Women's Clifton 9

• Weight: Men's is 8.7 oz (248 g); Women's is 7.3 oz (205 g).
• Stack Height & Geometry: Men's is 32 mm (heel) / 27 mm (forefoot); Women's is 29 mm (heel) / 24 mm (forefoot).
• Heel-to-Toe Drop: 5 mm.
• Support / Stability: Neutral (utilizes an inherent stable geometry base rather than heavy prescriptive correction).
• Midsole: Compression-molded EVA (CMEVA) foam.
• Outsole: Durabrasion rubber for enhanced longevity in high-wear zones.

Key Features

• Upper Construction: Breathable engineered knit with a streamlined, gusseted tongue to stop migration.
• Design Geometry: Early Stage Meta-Rocker for smooth heel-to-toe transitions.
• Sustainability: Built with vegan materials and recycled content in the mesh, sock liner top cloth, and laces.

Sizing and Length

• Length: True to size for most runners, though a minority prefer going up a half size for extra toe room on long runs.
• Width Options: Available in regular and wide, though note that even the wide version tends to fit snugger than standard wide trainers.

Feel and Upper Design

• Toe Box: Narrow profile; runners with high-volume forefeet or wide splay may experience tightness.
• Midfoot & Heel: Features a gusseted tongue and a plusher heel collar that deliver a secure, locked-in feel.
• Recommendation: If you have broad feet or high-volume arches, opting for the dedicated Wide (2E) size—or going up a half size—is strongly advised.

Best Uses

• Daily Training: Perfect for easy, comfortable road and treadmill runs.
• Walking & Standing: Excellent for nurses, retail workers, or anyone spending long hours on hard floors.
• Recovery Runs: Provides soft shock absorption for tired legs after hard workouts.

What to Avoid

• Fast/Speed Work: Lacks the snappy, aggressive bounce needed for track intervals or fast tempo training.
• Technical Trails: Smooth rubber outsole and exposed foam lack the deep traction required for dirt trails or rocky paths.
• Wide Forefeet: The standard fit leans narrow; shoe users generally reach a consensus that sizing up a half-size or selecting the wide (2E) option is helpful.