Cushioned midsole absorbs shock. Testers were polarized on new asymmetrical tongue; some said it was secure, others felt the new tongue put too much pressure on their instep. Price: $160. Type Personally, I thought the Clifton 8 felt a bit heavy after the 25km mark. That’s probably a fit thing, but still something to consider regardless. That being said, you definitely won’t have to worry about comfort. There’s plenty of (firm) cushion, the heel counter is out of the way, and the upper is amazing. $115.00 Hoka One One Rincon 2. $115.00 Hoka One One Rincon 2. “Unlike the Clifton 7,” he continued, “which had a tight-yet-loose fit, the Rincon 2 didn’t have any performance issues on Construction: The Upper. With the Clifton 3, we maintain a fully no-sew supper and they have removed a good number of the molded overlays from the 2s in favor of a little more flexibility overall. Additionally, we see a rewinding of the toe box to the original Clifton which was a welcome change given it was one of the biggest complaints that The Clifton 8 as a daily trainer is tougher and can handle wear and tear much better whereas the lighter Rincon 3 can pick up the pace on tempo or threshold days. However, if I could only have one, I’d pick the Rincon because of its greater versatility. The closest shoe to the Rincon 3 in feel is the Hoka Mach 4. The Mach 4 is slightly Review: Hoka One One Clifton 2 The Hoka One One Clifton 2 is a featherweight running shoe with plush midsole cushioning and a secure upper that excels on easy and moderate runs on paved surfaces. It will be most comfortable and natural for runners with small- or medium-volume feet, neutral pronation, and a forefoot or midfoot foot strike. sOCsK.