Hoka’s Forecast-Proof Road Shoe Is Now Quietly On Sale
Gore-Tex waterproofing and Hoka's signature max-cushion midsole in a road shoe — at a price that rivals budget trainers.
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The Hoka Clifton 9 GTX starts with one of Hoka's more cushioned road shoes and then wraps it in a Gore-Tex Invisible Fit membrane — the kind of upgrade that turns a rainy morning from a reason to bail into a non-event.
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A Gore-Tex Invisible Fit membrane wraps the Clifton 9's upper, blocking moisture without ditching breathability. - Credit: Zappos
Closed mesh keeps air moving while the membrane blocks moisture, and 360-degree reflectivity makes the shoe work in low-light conditions too.
On the traction front, Hoka states that the included Durabrasion rubber outsole with weather-ready traction pods provides enough grip for wet pavement without feeling overbuilt for dry days.
At 10 oz in a men's size 10, it's not the lightest waterproof road shoe around, but that's the trade-off for the cushioning stack and weather protection you're getting.
A Durabrasion rubber outsole with weather-ready traction pods handles wet pavement without feeling overbuilt on dry days. - Credit: Zappos
Right now, Zappos has the Clifton 9 GTX on sale for $107, down from its regular price of $165. It's built for neutral runners, so overpronators will need to shop elsewhere.
If your usual fall road shoe doesn't have a Gore-Tex layer, this is a straightforward case for making the switch before the weather makes the decision for you, at least while supplies last.
Hoka Clifton 9 GTX
The Clifton 9 GTX takes Hoka's plush, high-cushion road runner and wraps it in a Gore-Tex invisible-fit membrane for all-weather protection without sacrificing breathability. A closed mesh upper delivers ventilation while 360-degree reflectivity adds low-light visibility. Durabrasion rubber traction pods anchor the outsole on slippery surfaces. It's built for neutral runners who refuse to let rain cancel a workout, and it doubles just as well on the daily commute. read more
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$107 at Zappos $165 (35% off)
