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* {{H:cushioning}}. The Clayton has the massive cushioning that made Hoka famous, and in a shoe that is remarkably light. The cushioning-to-weight ratio is nearly as good as the [[Hoka Clifton]], which is about the best of the [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoes. You can get better cushioning-to-weight ratios, but only in much lighter shoes like the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]], [[New Balance RC5000]], or the amazing [[New Balance RC5000v2]]. The Hyper Speed has similar levels of overall cushioning to the Clayton, though the Hyper Speed has more cushioning in the heel and less in the forefoot.
* {{H:drop}}'''. '''The Clayton has about a 3-4mm drop which is close enough to zero-drop for me.
* {{H:structure}}. The Clayton has two types of foam, a traditional EVA foam used as the midsole, and a much tougher [[RMAT]] foam used as the outsole. The combination of these two foams does not interfere with your biomechanics in the way that would occur with a medial post. In the midsole cups the heel of the foot, which tends to create a little unobtrusive stability. The midsole does arise up under the arch, but I didn't find this will cause enough to cause any planter fasciitis issues. I found the taper at the front of the Clayton when the midsole thins between the ball of the foot and the toes to be quite smooth and natural (Hoka refers to this as the "rocker ".) One thing that did trouble me a little was the way that the midsole extends out from the outside edge of the forefoot. If you are a forefoot or midfoot runner, then this extension is a little uncomfortable and creates additional torsional stress on your ankle. Even though I tend to be a rear foot strike my forefoot lands on the outside edge, and I found this a little helpful. If you look at the picture of the Clayton from above you can see the bright green midsole extend out from the outside edge of the forefoot. I may try a little surgery to cut away some of this excess; if I do I'll post an update.
