Bryan,
Based on everything I know about you the athlete you could probably slot the Clayton into your running closet and find good use for it. The Clifton and Bondi are too soft for your efficient running. They may feel good but you'll be bleeding energy as you power through the softness. The Clayton with it's firmer forefoot will not do that. You are not looking to Hoka to solve a problem you are looking at Hoka to enhance your running. That's the right way to do it and that's why I think the Clayton works.