The Clifton is HOKA’s best-known daily trainer, and it features in our running shoes for bad knees guide. It’s light, yet gives excellent cushioning, and despite all that foam it still provides good feedback from the road.

The mesh is durable and breathable, and the toe-off feels natural and comfortable. It’s a shoe you can run long in without knee pain. HOKA updates the Clifton regularly, and the Clifton 10 is the current version.

Who it’s for: neutral runners wanting a light, cushioned shoe for everyday miles.