Running shoe sizing matrix

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	TTS for Hoka runners; half up for socks/swell — use Wide not length for width
Hoka Clifton 9	True to Size Verified	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 Verified	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; still not a max-wide last — thick socks may need half up	TTS default; half up for wide feet, thick socks, or long-run swell
Asics Gel-Kayano 31	True to Size Verified	Multiple widths on many SKUs	True to size with correct width
Asics Gel-1130	True to Size Verified	Often roomier than expected for a lifestyle ASICS	True to size
Brooks Ghost 16	True to Size Verified	High-volume neutral daily trainer; B/D/2E (and more) width options on many SKUs	True to size — use Brooks widths if you need them
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

Hoka Clifton 9

Hoka Speedgoat 5

On Cloud 5

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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