HOKA Clifton 9 GORE-TEX - All-Weather Road Running Performance

The Clifton 9 GORE-TEX is HOKA's first-ever weatherproof road shoe, bringing the cushioned ride of the classic Clifton to wet conditions. Updated with GORE-TEX Invisible Fit and weather-ready traction pods, this is the Clifton platform engineered for runners who refuse to let rain, wet roads, or poor visibility stop their training. Designed to shine even when the weather doesn't, it proves no forecast is too fierce.

GORE-TEX Invisible Fit with Weather Protection

GORE-TEX Invisible Fit technology provides waterproof protection using a 70% recycled polyester face fabric that integrates seamlessly into the shoe's construction. The closed mesh design adds protection against water ingress, keeping feet dry during sustained efforts in rain. The creel jacquard knit upper combines weather resistance with breathability, preventing the interior from becoming a sweatbox during harder efforts. 360-degree reflectivity enhances visibility during early morning and evening runs when natural light is limited — particularly important during winter months when weather and darkness often coincide.

Weather-Ready Traction Pods

Traction pods on the Durabrasion rubber outsole provide grip on wet road surfaces where standard road shoe outsoles can lose traction. These pods are strategically placed to maintain contact with wet tarmac during cornering and braking, whilst the Durabrasion rubber compound delivers durability across regular road use. The cushioned ride that defines the Clifton platform remains intact — this is the same geometry and stack height runners know, now engineered for all-weather performance.

Sustainable Construction Materials

The upper uses 30% recycled polyester in the mesh and collar. The top tongue mesh is 100% recycled polyester, whilst the bottom tongue mesh uses 92% recycled polyester. Laces contain 70% recycled nylon and 30% recycled polyester. The strobel board uses 87% recycled polyester. This extensive use of recycled materials reduces environmental impact whilst maintaining the performance characteristics needed for regular road running.

Key Features:

- GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproof protection

- 70% recycled polyester face fabric

- Creel jacquard knit upper

- 360-degree reflectivity

- Weather-ready traction pods

- Durabrasion rubber outsole

- Closed mesh construction

- 30% recycled polyester upper mesh and collar

- 100% recycled polyester top tongue mesh

- Laces: 70% recycled nylon, 30% recycled polyester

Best For:

- All-weather road running

- Wet weather training

- Winter running

- Early morning and evening runs

- Runners training year-round regardless of conditions

- Daily training in variable weather

Is the Clifton 9 GORE-TEX Right for You?

The Clifton 9 GORE-TEX is built for runners who maintain consistent training regardless of weather conditions and need footwear that handles rain without compromise. If you live somewhere with regular rainfall, train during winter months when wet roads are inevitable, or simply refuse to let weather dictate your training schedule, the GORE-TEX protection keeps feet dry whilst the traction pods maintain grip on wet surfaces. The 360-degree reflectivity matters during darker months when visibility becomes a safety concern. It's the classic Clifton cushioned ride you know, now engineered for conditions where standard road shoes struggle — making it possible to log your miles rain or shine without changing your training plan based on the forecast.