HOKA Clifton 11 Trainers - Purple - 8

The standard Clifton 11 profile provides a medium fit. If you have particularly wide feet, it is recommended to try them on in-store to ensure the midfoot does not feel overly compressed.

While the Clifton 11 has excellent traction for pavement, it is optimized for road use. For technical trails, consider a model from the HOKA trail-specific lineup.

If you notice the original support is degrading, you can replace the factory insoles with high-quality orthotic inserts once the foam in the original liners starts to flatten.

Most users find them comfortable out of the box, but the foam usually reaches its peak responsiveness after 15-20 miles of use.

The standard Clifton 11 is designed for breathability and is not waterproof. For wet conditions, look for the GORE-TEX variant of the series.

We recommend measuring your feet in the late afternoon when they are at their largest and ensuring there is a thumb-width of space between your longest toe and the front of the shoe.

The thick sole creates a different center of gravity; walk slowly on flat surfaces for the first few hours to allow your stabilizer muscles to adjust.

Adjust the lacing technique to a 'runner's loop' or 'heel lock' configuration to improve lockdown and prevent slippage.

Check your gait cycle for overpronation or underpronation and ensure you are not dragging your feet on uneven pavement.