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The Clifton is a bestselling trainer in the HOKA range and one of the most popular daily trainers in the world. It's such a popular trainer because it has such a high level of cushioning with such a low weight. It's a great walking shoe too thanks to its comfortable and supportive ride character. Every 2 years, a new Clifton is launched. Version 10 is a vastly different version to its predecessors. It has a new upper, midsole and outsole. This comparison will tell you which version is ...

The Clifton is a versatile daily trainer known for its lightweight build and its highly cushioned ride. It's one of HOKA's best-selling trainers and every year, it gets more and more popular. It costs $150. The Novablast is also a versatile daily trainer- it's known for its bouncy, fun ride. It's one of the new generation ASICS trainers that don't have gel in their midsoles. It costs $140. This comparison will tell you which daily trainer is better for you.

The HOKA Clifton 10 is a firm, light-stability trainer that guides your rearfoot with its active foot frame. It still has an EVA midsole so its ride doesn't possess much bounce or energy return but it has 3 mm more heel stack height. Version 10 has a wider forefoot than its predecessor which makes it more comfortable but it also has a firmer ride and stability features that might put some runners off.

The Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 is an old school, lightweight speed trainer for short, fast runs. It has no plate or stiffener so it has a flexible midsole that doesn't provide any speed assistance. It also has a low stack height that ensures there is plenty of ground feel- too much ground feel for most runners. Version 3 has a new upper which provides better durability and breathability.

The PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 2 is a light stability daily trainer with a firm ride that’s best suited to short or middle-distance runs. It provides a stable ride with its wide base, stout heel clip and firmer outer midsole rim. Unlike other stability trainers, it doesn’t have a prominent arch sensation but it does force your rearfoot to not roll inward which may cause some discomfort if you’re not used to guidance. Version 2 has picked up some weight but has a new softer, circular knit upper