Hoka Clifton vs On Cloudsurfer
Comparing the current Clifton 11 and Cloudsurfer 2. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Clifton 11 stacks 10 mm more foam under the heel than the Cloudsurfer 2. That is a softer, more insulated landing on the Clifton 11 and more ground feel on the Cloudsurfer 2. Both sit in the same role (daily trainer). The Clifton 11 lists $5 lower.
- Hoka Clifton 11Men's at AmazonWomen's
- On Cloudsurfer 2Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Aug 5, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
Every spec, side by side
| Spec | Clifton 11 | Cloudsurfer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| FIT AND WEIGHT | ||
| Weight | 9.2 oz | 9.2 oz |
| Widths | D, 2E, 4E | D |
| Upper | Softer engineered mesh with 3D print overlays and a 3D-printed open-cell sockliner | Breathable engineered mesh with TPU eyelet reinforcements and an ungusseted tongue |
| CUSHIONING GEOMETRY | ||
| Heel stack | 42 mm | 32 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 34 mm | 23 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 9 mm |
| MATERIALS | ||
| Midsole | Compression-molded EVA foam with a MetaRocker profile | Firmer Helion superfoam in an evolved CloudTec Phase geometry |
| VALUE | ||
| List price at launch | $155 | $160 |
Which line changes its ride more often?
Both lines rework the ride about as often: the Clifton has done it once in 5 versions, most recently with the Clifton 10 in 2025, and the Cloudsurfer has done it once in 2 versions, most recently with the Cloudsurfer 2 in 2025. Neither is the safer long-term rebuy on this record.
Buy the Clifton 11
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Jul 30, 2026.
Buy the Cloudsurfer 2
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Aug 5, 2026.
Chasing a specific older version rather than choosing between the current two? The Hoka Clifton lineage and the On Cloudsurfer lineage track every version and what changed in each update.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Hoka Clifton or the On Cloudsurfer lighter?
- Neither, meaningfully. The Clifton 11 and the Cloudsurfer 2 both weigh about 9.2 oz in a men's US 9.
- Can I switch from the Hoka Clifton to the On Cloudsurfer?
- Yes, but ease into it. The drop moves 1 mm (8 mm on the Clifton 11, 9 mm on the Cloudsurfer 2), which changes where your foot loads at landing. Give it two weeks of easy running before a hard session.
- Which is more cushioned, the Hoka Clifton or the On Cloudsurfer?
- The Clifton 11, on stack height: 42 mm under the heel against 32 mm. Stack is not the whole story, though; the foams differ too.
- Which comes in more widths?
- The Clifton 11. The Clifton 11 runs in D, 2E, 4E for men's sizes; the Cloudsurfer 2 runs in D.
- Which costs more, the Hoka Clifton or the On Cloudsurfer?
- The Cloudsurfer 2, by $5 at list ($155 against $160). That gap narrows once either one gets a successor.
Updated August 5, 2026.