FWD Experience vs. Clifton 9 - Best Low Drop Trainer?

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2024

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  • @LancePeterman
    @LancePeterman Рік тому +4

    Thanks for doing this, David! I was really curious to see the differences. I'm a confessed Altra enthusiast and use the Torin & Paradigm for my daily miles (P7 for the longer runs) and wanted something to use for a little more performance work. I'm debating the FWD and the Cyclone 2 at this point. Appreciate the insights!

    • @djsalassmc
      @djsalassmc Рік тому +1

      If you already like the feel of Altra, the FWD experience could be nice for that! The Cyclone is a very different shoe. FWD more of a stiff quickly rockered shoe and a little less bounce with the Cyclone being more flexible and a tad softer with a little more bounce

    • @dianachiu9316
      @dianachiu9316 11 місяців тому

      I also run in Torins and Paradigms and was looking at the Cyclone 2 and FWD!! What did you end up going with?

    • @LancePeterman
      @LancePeterman 11 місяців тому

      @@dianachiu9316 I got the FWD. It's a good shoe but probably limited to workouts and 5k's for me due to the midsole being a little firmer than I would like for longer distances.

  • @amandaball7116
    @amandaball7116 Рік тому +3

    I had Clifton’s in womens normal fit (they didn’t do a womens wide) and despite the higher volume the width in the toe box was definitely no where near as comfortable as the Altra FWD experience is that I have just bought. The Clifton’s in fact gave me my very first blister on my big toe. They may be ok in the mid foot but there is an obvious taper in the HOKA compared to the Altras.
    So even tho’ FWD’s are for sure less roomy than my Torin’s they are wider than clifton. I’ve found now that my feet have splayed from wearing VIVO’s for everyday wear and TOPO/Altra for running, I simply can’t fit into any ‘normal’ running shoes. Also on the plus side my toes are less bent at the joints and so I now need less volume

    • @nejolo9563
      @nejolo9563 4 місяці тому

      Would a half size up help with the Hoka Clifton’s fit in the forefoot? I’ve also become so accustomed to altras that even the FWD I just bought fit a bit snug. I have an opportunity to get the Clifton’s for a low price but was wondering about the forefoot and if I should go a half size up?

  • @kuriosites
    @kuriosites Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your thoughts about the differences in ride between two shoes that appear very similar at first.

  • @seanwise7464
    @seanwise7464 Рік тому +9

    I have both, Altra wins. That is all. 😊

  • @DarkPa1adin
    @DarkPa1adin Рік тому +1

    Thanks David! Next dog fight is 1080v9 vs C9

  • @iberiksoderblom
    @iberiksoderblom Рік тому +1

    For me and from experience with treating people with severe achilles problems, all the Altra needs to be perfect, is a less dense/firm midsole.
    If it was more like the regular Hoka 9 (differs from the GoreTex 9...), the Altra would be "The Shoe", that I would recommend my athletes/patients.

    • @ryanhawkins2834
      @ryanhawkins2834 Рік тому

      Hi @iberiksoderblom! Crazy I saw this comment on this shoe as I've had an achilles problem for a couple years now. I ran in Altra's and loved it, but feel I need a small drop. You think I should grab these or a Hoka Clifton type shoe? Thanks for any help!

    • @iberiksoderblom
      @iberiksoderblom Рік тому

      @@ryanhawkins2834 Hi'
      Initially I would point to the Hoka, because I know them.
      But I'm inclined to go for the Altra if your bodyweight is relatively low.
      The most important is to keep working with- and strenghening the calfmuscles, and give the some good massage.
      Also work with with a balance bord and strengthen the muscles in your feet.
      And be patient!
      Start with a 6-12 month horizon.

  • @sebaldushoch
    @sebaldushoch Рік тому +3

    He nailed it.

  • @r.cordis8251
    @r.cordis8251 Рік тому +3

    Well I am a little bit confused, are you talking about the clifton wide version or normal width? I have some Altra shoes and I like them because of the footshape, stability, wider base and toebox space and low/zero drop. The drop is 4mm, not much difference between both shoes, but if the hoka has a wider midfoot and a wider and more space/volume in the toebox (and I´ve heard that it is narrow) the Altra wont be very nice for my wide feet. When you say "in the firmer side", the midsole, is it comparable with the Via Olympus? Sorry for this huge comment. Thanks.

    • @djsalassmc
      @djsalassmc Рік тому +1

      You're good! Normal width HOKA. Width is pretty similar with this and the Altra. This model is a little more narrow in forefoot than other Altras but still checks the lower end of wide. The lower volume probably makes it feel more so. Foam is very firm on step in but breaks in. It actually felt firmer that Paradigm at step in but broke in a little more for me

    • @iberiksoderblom
      @iberiksoderblom Рік тому +2

      Clifton 9 comes in a Wide-version, that actually fits wide.
      Recommended!

    • @filoIII
      @filoIII Рік тому

      Clifton 8 and 9 aren't narrow.

    • @iberiksoderblom
      @iberiksoderblom Рік тому +3

      @@filoIII sorry, but I beg to differ.
      Thats why I always buy the Wide version.

    • @filoIII
      @filoIII Рік тому

      @@iberiksoderblom Well, it's not the SHOES that are narrow for the AVERAGE person, but that you have a wide foot.

  • @frankieh9233
    @frankieh9233 Рік тому

    would you run a slow casual half marathon in them

  • @nate.docsofrunning
    @nate.docsofrunning Рік тому +1

    Hi Yoshi

  • @DarkPa1adin
    @DarkPa1adin Рік тому +1

    Is your Clifton 9 stack measured?

    • @djsalassmc
      @djsalassmc Рік тому

      per Running Warehouse

    • @DarkPa1adin
      @DarkPa1adin Рік тому

      @@djsalassmc strange. I saw else where 38-33

  • @marc1975ification
    @marc1975ification Рік тому

    I walk about 15 miles every workout. Are the Altra Fwd Experience the right shoes for me?

    • @Not_A_JTAC
      @Not_A_JTAC 10 місяців тому +1

      There’s better options for just walking. The Altra fwd would be better for a little more tempo than just walking. Clifton or bondi from Hoka would be better for walking

  • @trevernapier7206
    @trevernapier7206 10 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed running in the Rivera 3, so I had high hopes for a 4mm drop Altra. As it turns out, I absolutely hate the FWD, to the extent that I'm retiring it from my rotation after 25 unenjoyable miles. The Clifton 9 is SO much better/more fun to run in than the FWD!