Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Hoka Clifton 9 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: 75% of 134 owners recommend it, vs 38% of 24 for the Hoka Clifton 9.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
38%of 24 owners recommend
38% recommend · 33% neutral · 29% don't
Owners praise
- Very comfortable with plush cushioning
- Great for long runs and easy daily miles
- Comfortable for walking and all-day wear
Owners complain about
- Not responsive or fast; feels ploddy when picking up pace
- Cushioning wears out and feels dead quickly
75%of 134 owners recommend
75% recommend · 6% neutral · 19% don't
Owners praise
- Versatile do-it-all daily and tempo shoe
- Great for uptempo, tempo and race-pace runs
- Nice bounce, pop and protective cushioning
Owners complain about
- Narrow, pointy toebox cramps and rubs the pinky toe
- Firm, dead-feeling midsole with little bounce
- Toe numbness or circulation issues mid-run
What Hoka Clifton 9 owners say
“Hoka Clifton 9 are so good I have 2 pairs in different colors.”— @agendasurf8604 on
YouTube
“I just got some and LOVE THE CLIFTON!”— @danielsiminski5878 on
YouTube
“These are a absolute nightmare if you have flat feet and unwearable”
What Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 owners say
“Endo Speed 4 being great”
“i love them so much i decided to run the marathon i was preparing with”— @jeremybmxfr on
YouTube
“Speed 4 is by far my least favourite version. I loved version 1-3 but this one just doesn't feel right on my foot.”