Daily trainers and trail shoes advertise “true to size,” but forefoot volume, rocker shape, and
sock choice change what that means. Hoka Bondi vs Clifton, On Cloud 5 vs Cloudmonster, ASICS
Kayano vs Gel-1130, and Altra’s FootShape last are different width stories even when length
offsets are near zero.
If you have wide or narrow feet, jump to the dedicated hubs after scanning this matrix.
Decision matrix
| Model | Verdict | Width | Advice |
|---|
| Hoka Bondi 8 | True to Size Partial | Wide and extra-wide options available | True to size; half up only for thick socks/extra toe room |
| Hoka Clifton 9 | True to Size Partial | Slightly less roomy than Bondi for some; wide available | True to size |
| Hoka Speedgoat 5 | True to Size Partial | Improved upper vs older Speedgoats; still a touch tapered for some — wide available | True to size; consider wide (EE) or half up if you need more forefoot room |
| On Cloud 5 | Runs Small Partial | Narrower/streamlined vs Cloudmonster; elastic speed-lace is snug | Runs small and narrow — most size up half; wide feet especially |
| On Cloudmonster | True to Size Partial | More forefoot room than Cloud 5 for many | True to size; half up if wide |
| Asics Gel-Kayano 31 | True to Size Partial | Multiple widths on many SKUs | True to size with correct width |
| Asics Gel-1130 | True to Size Partial | Often roomier than expected for a lifestyle ASICS | True to size |
| Brooks Ghost 16 | True to Size Partial | Multiple widths | True to size |
| Brooks Glycerin 21 | True to Size Partial | Plush midsole — length usually TTS | True to size |
| Altra Lone Peak 8 | Runs Wide Verified | Signature FootShape roomy toebox — intentionally wide vs conventional trail shoes | True to size in length; use Altra wide if you need even more volume |
Length snapshot
Same 5-step bar used on model pages (small ← TTS → big).
Hoka Bondi 8
Runs smallTrue to sizeRuns big
Length usually matches a typical street size for this category.
Width note: Wide and extra-wide options available
Hoka Clifton 9
Runs smallTrue to sizeRuns big
Length usually matches a typical street size for this category.
Width note: Slightly less roomy than Bondi for some; wide available
Hoka Speedgoat 5
Runs smallTrue to sizeRuns big
Length usually matches a typical street size for this category.
Width note: Improved upper vs older Speedgoats; still a touch tapered for some — wide available
On Cloud 5
Runs smallTrue to sizeRuns big
Length often runs short vs street size (offset +0.5 US).
Width note: Narrower/streamlined vs Cloudmonster; elastic speed-lace is snug
If you wear A, take B
- If your Hoka Bondi 8 fits at US 10, start at US 10 in Hoka Clifton 9 (same length offset family — confirm width and break-in). (guide)
- If your Hoka Bondi 8 fits at US 10, start at US 10 in Hoka Speedgoat 5 (same length offset family — confirm width and break-in). (guide)
- If your Hoka Clifton 9 fits at US 10, start at US 10 in Hoka Speedgoat 5 (same length offset family — confirm width and break-in). (guide)
- If your Hoka Clifton 9 fits at US 10, start at US 10.5 in On Cloud 5 (fit offset delta +0.5 US vs Clifton 9). (guide)
- If your Hoka Speedgoat 5 fits at US 10, start at US 10.5 in On Cloud 5 (fit offset delta +0.5 US vs Speedgoat 5). (guide)
- If your Hoka Speedgoat 5 fits at US 10, start at US 10 in On Cloudmonster (same length offset family — confirm width and break-in). (guide)
- If your On Cloud 5 fits at US 10, start at US 9.5 in On Cloudmonster (fit offset delta -0.5 US vs Cloud 5). (guide)
- If your On Cloud 5 fits at US 10, start at US 9.5 in Asics Gel-Kayano 31 (fit offset delta -0.5 US vs Cloud 5). (guide)
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