Which is lighter, the Hoka Clifton 7 or the Clifton 8?

Neither by a meaningful margin. Both weigh about 8.7 oz in a men's US 9.

Do the Hoka Clifton 7 and Clifton 8 come in the same widths?

Yes. Both run in D, 2E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the Clifton 7 carries over to the Clifton 8.

How do the stack heights compare?

29 mm heel and 24 mm forefoot on the Hoka Clifton 7, against 29 mm and 24 mm on the Clifton 8. Same platform under both.

Is the Clifton 8 still the newest Clifton?

No. The Clifton 9 replaced it in 2023, so the Clifton 8 now sells as an older model and usually below its $130 list price.

Hoka Clifton 7 vs Clifton 8

Updated July 30, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.

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Faithful successor

THE SHORT ANSWER

The Clifton 8, by default. Amazon's Hoka Clifton 7 stock is gone in both men's and women's sizes, so what follows is a record of what changed, not a choice you still have.

Clifton 7 · 2020

Clifton 8 · 2021

Every spec, side by side

Spec	Clifton 7	Clifton 8
FIT AND WEIGHT
Weight	8.7 oz	8.8 oz
Widths	D, 2E	D, 2E
Upper	Soft sandwich engineered mesh with a gusseted tongue and pull tab	Vegan engineered mesh with a plush gusseted tongue
CUSHIONING GEOMETRY
Heel stack	29 mm	29 mm
Forefoot stack	24 mm	24 mm
Drop	5 mm	5 mm
MATERIALS
Midsole	Compression-molded EVA (CMEVA) with an early MetaRocker	CMEVA with a foam compound 15 percent lighter than the 7
	Same chemistry, lighter blend. The ride read a touch softer and bouncier.
VALUE
List price at launch	$130	$130
OTHER CHANGES
Materials	Standard mesh and glues	100 percent vegan materials

Weighing whether to switch at all, rather than which of these two to buy? What replaced the Hoka Clifton 7 covers the verdict on the update, what loyalists made of it, and the closest alternatives from other brands.

Buy the Clifton 7

Old stock gone

Amazon's stock of the Hoka Clifton 7is gone in both men's and women's sizes, and discontinued stock does not come back.

Old stock is gone. See what replaced it

Buy the Clifton 8

Sizes running out

Discontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.

Men's: Check remaining stock Women's: Check remaining stock

Availability last checked Jul 30, 2026.

Questions runners ask

Which is lighter, the Hoka Clifton 7 or the Clifton 8?: Neither by a meaningful margin. Both weigh about 8.7 oz in a men's US 9.
Do the Hoka Clifton 7 and Clifton 8 come in the same widths?: Yes. Both run in D, 2E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the Clifton 7 carries over to the Clifton 8.
How do the stack heights compare?: 29 mm heel and 24 mm forefoot on the Hoka Clifton 7, against 29 mm and 24 mm on the Clifton 8. Same platform under both.
Is the Clifton 8 still the newest Clifton?: No. The Clifton 9 replaced it in 2023, so the Clifton 8 now sells as an older model and usually below its $130 list price.