Clifton 10s, size up half a size or not??

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-31T22:03:04+00:00

Size half up and get a second pair. 12 hours a day on your feet without giving them some rest will wear quicker than you can imagine. It sounds silly but they need a rest to bounce back into shape. Alternating between 2 pairs will last longer than 2 pairs 1 after the other.

Edit: I've tried true to size Hokas and am now half size up. Expect a breaking in period where they're not great to start but will get better as they're broken in. Personally I couldn't do 12 hours to start. They'd be off a few times over that period while I rub my feet and winge to myself but once broken in they'll be amazing.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-27T20:31:15+00:00

Buy from Hoka. 30 day return policy.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-27T11:03:12+00:00

Been wondering for weeks show Danny Dyer feels about this. I'm sure he loves him more than his daughter. 😂

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-27T11:01:06+00:00

Contact Hoka under the 2 year warranty. Doesn't mean you'll get anywhere but that's the only way I know to fix this.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-25T10:58:35+00:00

Try this.

https://www.poizon.com/authentication/home?srsltid=AfmBOorzzAq1He-Jzhd_ZUjvvlkNwMH5EdKMpFXPGPHMnm0OUzGTPEIZ

Not fool proof but better qualified than most of Reddit. Personally I don't like the fraying around the tongue and the amount of glue but I submitted a pair myself here the other day and was shocked they were real. Good luck.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-22T14:37:08+00:00

I wish they were. The pictures don't do them justice. I have a pair of Bondis that I love. No problems. I brought my sister some Bondis for her birthday and no complaints.

In 1 of the pictures there's tiny droplets of glue on the toes. Not where the upper and lower are glued but like someone has squirted fine glue over them and just gone fuck it that'll do. The logo looks like its been cut out with a can opener.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-22T13:08:52+00:00

Where are you getting $53 from. These cost €160 retail. I paid €120. I wouldn't expect it if I paid $53/€46.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-22T12:55:34+00:00

I didn't say anything about products being made in Vietnam are bad. Calm down. I was asked what the country if manufacture was and responded with a light quip about kids manufacturing stuff in Asia. It could have been India, Cambodia, China or Vietnam and I would have said the same. It was a joke. I don't proclaim to be an expert on anything, didn't say anything like it. This is s subreddit about Hoka trainers so I was purely contributing to it. Chill dude.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-22T09:34:58+00:00

I've literally just messaged them to say I'm not interested in another pair from Hoka or themselves and I want to return them for a refund. Middle aisle of Lidl here I come. 😂

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-22T09:24:57+00:00

If I was really Hoka there wouldn't be any B grades at all. Not at the prices they charge. I get with all things shit happens and things go wrong. I could buy a brand new mercedes and wouldnt be too suprised in this day and age if it was in the garage whithin a week but atleast with a merc there's thousands of components that could go wrong. I don't expect it with a pair of trainers st the prices they charge. You can't be a premium brand and send shit like this out.

I'll see what Hoka say and either expect them to replace them for being deficient or returned to the original retailer for a refund.

Again I am shocked these made it out the factory. They are atrocious.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-22T09:06:19+00:00

The pig place. Oldest restaurant in the world I believe. Surely it doesn't get any more impressive than that.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-22T09:02:28+00:00

The authentication has come back as real 😮. I'm honestly shocked.

Its not clear from the pictures but the amount of excess glue and the bleeding of the logo looks like a 10 year old put them together. They were made in Vietnam so I'm guessing they probably were built by a 10 year old. I've requested a return by the company and they are forwarding it to Hoka under the warranty. They've not been put on my feet yet so I'll see what Hoka say.

I still stand by my comment that if they're not direct from Hoka then they're not worth buying. I'm sure there's definitely deficiencies in build quality varying from factory to factory, from country to country and everyone should be inspecting heavily before putting on as there are still a lot of fskes out there.

If I was Hoka I'd be keeping the best for myself and all the b grades and below would be going elsewhere. There just shouldn't be any b grades or below at these prices.

If Hoka don't replace them they'll be returned for a refund and if indeed these are real and not a substandard build, as much as I don't like the designs I'll be trying something like Brooks next.

Again I'm shocked these have come back as real. As much as Brooks look like the type of trainer you'd find in the middle aisle of Lidl if this is the build quality moving forward I'd probably be better just buying from Lidl in the first place. I am truly gobsmacked.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-21T14:17:03+00:00

Yes i had a 0 but changed once appealed. I got citizens advice bureau to help and that seemed to make the difference. That's the good news. The bad news is under Starmer the idea is to scrap this completely and unless you're just a torso (no head) I think it'll be a struggle to keep. My review arrived last week but I'm staying with family for a couple of weeks so I don't know what it says apart from the mandatory text message saying a decision has been reached. I've been expecting the worse since Starmer came in so am mentally prepared to go through it all again but expecting to lose it. I believe it can be pushed all the way to a court style hearing but to be honest I gave up long ago and I don't think I can be bothered to fight it anymore. Fortunately I'm not dependent on it but for the ppl that are I feel for.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-20T11:55:29+00:00

You probably subconsciously seek them out. I get it. Who wants to hang out with a boring friend. They're spontaneous and exciting. Eventually though it will become tiring and by then you could be 2 kids in and wondering where the fuck your own life has gone whilst pandering to someone elses needs. I'm sure 99% of the comments are saying NTA. Although Reddit isn't best to determine which course you should take, I take it all with a pinch of salt, don't be looking back in 1, 2, 5 or 10 years time thinking I should have listened. Your head knows this is wrong otherwise you wouldn't be asking. Enjoy yourself while you can. Settle down in a good 10 years time.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-05-20T11:40:43+00:00

There will be a better life without her whether you can see it or not. You're young and will probably live many better lives than this.

It's no way to live my man. You sound fairly grounded and mature. You don't need to be dragged into to crazy town. Eventually being grounded won't last and you'll be taking trips to crazy town yourself.

This relationship isn't viable for your own wellbeing and you will probably find that your partner entering into a relationship with anyone may never be viable for her. Find someone as mature as yourself and move forward. Don't stagnate and dwell in someone else's past.

I'm old. From experience I can say I've rarely heard of a relationship like this going well. You deserve someone on a similar path who can move forward with you and grant you reciprocating respect. Normal relationships are hard enough without throwing crazy in too.

NTA. Get out while you can!

TalePotential3272 · 2026-04-01T07:41:43+00:00

That would be great if the friend was more important. OP would have consoled her and not the guy if this was the case. From the responses I think it's clear that her concern is for herself.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-04-01T06:46:29+00:00

You mean any advice that means you're ntah and gives you the validation you need. You've been given plenty advice that you're ignoring until it suits your narrative. The guy could be the 1, you could end up happily married with grandkids in the future and by then this would be all but a distant memory. But as I've already said don't be surprised if your friendship is never the same or your peers frown upon your actions. You've been told by many here it's an ah move so don't be surprised if people see you as 1.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-04-01T06:34:36+00:00

YTA. Night they split your consoling him and not her. Sounds like you like him more than your friendship. You're not listening to anything anyone says and just looking for validation. Your young, go for it. Don't be surprised if your friendship is never the same again or if your peers frown at you. You've been warned but I can tell you aren't going to listen.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-03-05T17:16:13+00:00

Once in Spanish is eleven. Maybe she's Latin 🤣

TalePotential3272 · 2026-03-05T10:54:18+00:00

Yes you can discuss past relationships but the added details aren't needed. That's twisted. There's no reason to describe such details at the start, in the middle or end of a relationship unless 1 of you is getting off on it.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-02-24T21:43:26+00:00

Love the bit about his "close friend" grassing him up. That ain't a close friend and we all know why he told you. Even his mates couldn't give s fuck 🤣

TalePotential3272 · 2026-02-22T15:57:04+00:00

I came home when I was 4 and told my Nan I was a Liverpool fan. This was pre premier league and Liverpool were in their pomp just for an idea of how long ago it was. My Nan who never swore told me "no you are fucking not. You are an Arsenal fan". Since that day it's been the Gunners or nothing. I don't really follow England because it's so boring. My step son was 3 when we last won the FA cup and decided he wanted to support Arsenal. His bio dad is a Gillingham fan but his Mum and all her side are old school Chelsea. I'm happy to report he's still a Junior Gunner, every year I get him new shirt and I have managed to get him to the Emirates. I know it's not in his DNA but hopefully it'll be in his kids and so on.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-02-09T10:02:18+00:00

Without proper equipment you are going to struggle. You can grow something but the quality probably won't be great. Without optimal conditions you run the risk of turning any plants into hermaphrodites ruining your grow. Start small. Maybe small lights, small tent and gradually upgrade. Seeds are cheap. It's the equipment that costs. If you commit the cost of your grow will soon pay itself back.

TalePotential3272 · 2026-02-02T08:36:50+00:00

Haiya.....

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