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I was back home in Australia, running through the bush (yes, we actually do that!
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), nursing foot pain from a pair of worn-out sneakers I shouldve retired months prior.
A fellow runner ahead of me caught my attentionspecifically, herHoka Clifton 9 Sneakersdid.
After finishing my run, I immediately went online to buythe podiatrist-approved pair of shoesand havent looked back since.
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Ive tried the Bondi, the Mach, the Rocketeach with its own perksbut the Clifton remains my MVP.
While Hokas are renowned for their performance, I wear my Cliftons for far more than just running.
On a recent trip to Madrid, they were my travel MVPs.
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At night, Id stroll to my favorite tapas spotsstill in my Cliftons.
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Beyond comfort and price, I genuinely love the look of the Clifton 9s.
Sure, they have a boxy silhouette, but theyre lightweight and flexibleideal for tossing into a suitcase.
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And theyre not just built for city adventures.
They held their own across mixed terrain, being unexpectedly durable for a road shoe.
Theyre versatile, durable, and stylish enough to work beyond the track.
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Its no wonder Hoka has released ten different iterations of them.
And Im not the only one singing their praises.
One reviewer summed it up perfectly.
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Another fan said they were on their fifth pair and still loving them.
They havent experienced any plantar fasciitis flare-ups since making the switch.
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