I've only run in mine twice. They do not feel different than the previous model if at all. Only difference for me is stones don't get as stuck in the center area.

I'd buy them just for that alone! As much as I love running in my On's, the one thing that always annoys me is the gravel getting stuck.

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Figured I'd follow up on this as I've been running in the new redesigned Cloudflow shoes for about a month.

I don't like them nearly as much.

I find the shoes way less cushioning and actually find them pretty "dead" feeling. I told my wife the other day that it feels like I'm running with 2x4 offcuts strapped to my feet.

With the reduced cushioning, I actually find the shoe pretty hard on my pretty fragile back - I feel a bit beat up after a longer run.

Oh well...I guess I'm going to be on the lookout for a new unicorn shoe now.

Another follow-up now that I’ve got more than 200kms I’m the shoes. My initial assessment continues to be dead on - the shoes feel dead with little cushioning.

I went ahead and ordered some Hoka One One Rincons tonight because the new CloudFlows just leave me beat up bad.

Only thing I’m wondering is if I should have sprung for the Clifton 6 instead ? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Will post again after I see how the Rincons feel and if I go for the Cliftons in addition or instead.

I run in cliftons and rincons. Cliftons better for the long and regular slog runs. Rincons very good as well. A bit lighter. If you race in Nike or one of the other carbon shoes and want a protective cush trainer, I would go Clifton all day long.

The Rincon is a nice shoe but it’s definitely not a unicorn. Doesn’t have the amazing squish and response the Clifton has.

Agree. The Hoka reps kept talking up the Rincon as the replacement for the Clifton 1... sadly it doesn't quite get the job done (but I will say it is a lot closer than the current Clifton shoes.) So I decided to just stick with the Clifton 1 (which I have 12 pairs of stockpiled :-O ... so hopefully when I run out there will be a new shoe that works as well as well for me.)

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The Clifton is supposed to be back with the Clifton 6, but I haven’t tried it yet. Was unhappy with the 4 & 5 and have amassed a bunch of nikes that still have life in them. Now they have a 7 coming out in June so I will wait for that so the 6 goes on sale and stock up.

Good to know!

I'm happy to have multiple pairs of shoes since I base replacement on kms so I will get the same amount of use just over a longer period of time rotating shoes.

I'm hoping I like the Rincon enough to warrant giving the Clifton 6 or 7 a shot...I suspect that going from the CloudFlow to a Hoka is going to be a bit of a shock to the system...but if I can get comfortable in this shoe, then going to an even plusher shoe might be the next steps for the long run days.

Thanks to everyone for weighing in! I'll definitely keep everyone posted. I should be getting the Rincon in the mail next week.

I have OnCloud and bought the Clifton 6 (due to recommendations on here). I have run about 50 miles in it and I just bought another pair. From what I have heard (various people and YouTube reviews) the Rincon is more for tempo runs, long and slow efforts are for the Clifton 6. The 7 is out (or about to be out) and the 6 should be discounted (I bought the 6 at about 30% off). If it continues to go well will stock up.

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This is great to hear!

Quick question - how was the sizing? We’re you able to buy the same size in for your Hokas as your old Cloud?

I am 46 in cloud and 46 2/3 I'm Hoka. I found the Hoka sizing chart to be accurate (I looked at the cm on my current shoes and then matched it to Hoka).

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