HOKA Clifton 9 GTX

APMA Seal of Acceptance - the GTX variant is not separately listed in the live APMA Seal Database as of August 2026 (verified directly against HOKA's full 22-product listing); only the base Clifton 9 (pid=8533, non-waterproof) currently appears filed. Retailer listings show the seal claim on the GTX SKU, but this has not been independently confirmed for the GTX variant specifically. Feature-based match built on shared construction with the base Clifton 9.

Time-sensitive note as of August 2026: this is HOKA's only currently purchasable weatherproof Clifton, but Clifton 11 GTX launches September 1, 2026 and should be revisited/added once available, as it will likely become the current pick

Not available on Amazon at time of research - HOKA direct link only

GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane with closed mesh upper for waterproofing

Removable OrthoLite footbed

Compression-molded EVA midsole with Meta-Rocker technology

5mm heel-to-toe drop, lower than the standard Clifton line

Podiatrist-informed context: reviewers note the base Clifton 9 platform (shared midsole/rocker with the GTX) has been recommended by podiatrists for running, walking, and long days of standing, specifically for those with knee pain or wide feet - source: mindbodygreen, tested review

Confirmed no wide-width option available for this GTX variant (unlike the base Clifton 9, which does offer 2E wide) - reviewer consensus and retailer guidance both note a narrower, performance-oriented fit not ideal for wide feet