Hoka Clifton 11 vs Nike Winflo 12
Two shoes compared on measured geometry. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Hoka Clifton 1143/35 mm · toe rocker 38 % · heel bevel 12 %
- Nike Winflo 1244/32 mm · toe rocker not measured
Which suits you
| If you want | Pick | Because |
|---|---|---|
| More cushioning under the heel | About the same | 43 vs 44.3 mm heel stack |
| A lower drop | Hoka Clifton 11 | 8 vs 12.5 mm drop |
| A stiffer, snappier forefoot | About the same | 29 vs 29 /100 stiffness |
| A firmer, more stable feel | Hoka Clifton 11 | 41 vs 30 /100 firmness |
| A wider base under the forefoot | Nike Winflo 12 | 113.8 vs 122.2 mm forefoot base |
From the values below, with differences inside measurement noise shown as about the same. This describes the shoes, not what is right for your feet; comfort in the first few runs decides.
| Metric | Hoka Clifton 11 Daily trainer · Road | Nike Winflo 12 Daily trainer · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mmStated | 12.5 mmMeasured |
| Heel stack | 43 mmStated | 44.3 mmMeasured |
| Forefoot stack | 35 mmStated | — |
| Weight | 261 gStated | 297 gMeasured |
| Toe rocker | 38 %est. | — |
| Rocker radius | 51 %est. | — |
| Rocker rise angle | 28 degest. | — |
| Rocker angle at toe | 62 degest. | — |
| Toe tip over ground | 43 mmest. | — |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 75.2 %est. | — |
| Toe spring (relative) | 19.7 %est. | — |
| Heel bevel length | 11.7 %est. | — |
| Heel bevel height | 21 mm*est. | — |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | 113.8 mmMeasured | 122.2 mmMeasured |
| Midsole width (heel) | 96.2 mmMeasured | 104.4 mmMeasured |
| Toe box shape | 79 %est. | — |
| Interior forefoot width | 94.7 mmMeasured | 98 mmMeasured |
| Toebox width | 70.9 mmMeasured | 72.6 mmMeasured |
| Longitudinal stiffness | 29Derived | 29Derived |
| Midsole firmness | 41Derived | 30Derived |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Primary foam | CMEVA (compression-molded EVA) | Cushlon 3.0 with Air unit |
| List price | $155 | $110 |
Key differences
- Hoka Clifton 11's heel-to-toe drop is 8 mm, 4.5 mm lower than Nike Winflo 12's 12.5 mm.
- Hoka Clifton 11's heel stack is 43 mm, 1.3 mm thinner than Nike Winflo 12's 44.3 mm.
- Hoka Clifton 11's weight is 261 g, 36 g lighter than Nike Winflo 12's 297 g.
Read more about both shoes
We measure the shape. For how they feel over many miles, and for lab tests of cushioning, grip and fit:
Hoka Clifton 11
- Believe in the Run · tester review
- RTINGS · lab test
- RunRepeat · lab test
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