{
  "id": 12845166,
  "title": "I’ve tested the Hoka Clifton 11 vs Hoka Bondi 9 and this is the one I’d buy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ive-tested-the-hoka-clifton-11-vs-hoka-bondi-9-and-this-is-the-one-id",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/ive-tested-the-hoka-clifton-11-vs-hoka-bondi-9-and-this-is-the-one-id-buy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I’ve tested the Hoka Clifton 11 and Hoka Bondi 9 running shoes and have found the key differences between them to help you decide which shoe to purchase. The Hoka Clifton 11 is lighter and more versatile, offering a smooth, comfortable ride suitable for easy and steady runs. It weighs in at 10.1oz for a US men’s size 9.5, making it slightly lighter than the Bondi 9, which is 11oz in the same size. Both shoes feature a mesh upper with padding around the collar and tongue for comfort, and a thick rubber outsole for durability. The Bondi 9 is a higher stack shoe with a 5mm drop, while the Clifton 11 has a 8mm drop, giving it a higher forefoot height of 34mm compared to the Bondi 9's 42mm. The Bondi 9 tends to be softer and better at absorbing impact during easy runs, while the Clifton 11 provides a more pronounced rocker, tipping the foot onto the toes and offering a smoother feel during runs.",
  "summary": "The Hoka Bondi 9 and Clifton 11 are two of the most popular running shoes available, but they have different strengths and weaknesses.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hoka Clifton 11 is lighter at 10.1oz vs Bondi 9's 11oz",
    "Clifton 11 has 8mm drop, Bondi 9 has 5mm drop",
    "Clifton 11 offers higher forefoot height and smoother feel"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}