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HOKA Clifton 11 vs Saucony Kinvara 16

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for HOKA Clifton 11 and Saucony Kinvara 16
SpecHOKA Clifton 11Saucony Kinvara 16
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 4 mm
Heel stack 42 mm 28 mm
Weight 283 g 206 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes No

Which should you pick?

HOKA

Pick the Clifton 11 if…

  • you need a wide fit
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Saucony

Pick the Kinvara 16 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 206 g vs 283 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: HOKA, Saucony.

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