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Mach v1

Mach v1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Excellent (93/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.2 oz
Release
2018 Q1
MSRP
$140
Stack Height
42mm heel - 37mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (93/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 91% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Excellent (93/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

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Value

Very good (85/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 74% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Very good (84/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (75/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 49% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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44%

4/9

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 91% of 2,617 running shoes.

Excellent

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 91% of 1,872 daily trainers.

91%

HOKA

Scores better than 78% of 137 HOKA shoes.

78%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too big.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Mach X 2.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Mach v1
HOKA Mach 6
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Mach v1
Mach 6
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lowest price / Best appearance / Best value
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M
8.2 oz M
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Stack
42/37mm
35/30mm
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Drop
5mm
5mm
7mm
Release
2018 Q1
2024 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$140
$140
$200
Best price
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$139.99 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (49%)
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (70%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Exceptional (98%)
Value
Good (74%)
Excellent (97%) Best value
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Good, solid, quick shoe

Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019

4/5

Overall

Have a nagging Achilles injury, this shoe has been the only one I’ve found I can train in. Also it light enough to race 8k and up and has plenty of support. Would be my choice should I ever run a marathon again.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Hoka One One Mach

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

4/5

Overall

Been a great shoe as I have been running mostly easy miles in a comeback from an injury a year ago. Not as responsive on faster runs, but doesn't ever inhibit me even on trails.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

A half size too big

Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019

5/5

Overall

The Hoka Mach is light, responsive, and sufficiently cushioned. My only knock on the shoe is that it's about a half size too big.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Comfortable shoe, can be used as a trainer

Chesterfromthewatchcompany · Jul 3, 2019

5/5

Overall

I originally purchased this shoe for uptempo efforts, as it was advertised but the cushioning made it so that i could wear it as a daily trainer.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Hoka Mach: Great trainer and racer!

Anonymous runner · Aug 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

Upper: The upper of the Mach is very secure and supportive, but also quite stiff. It took a little while for it to break in, but once it did it was comfortable. Midsole: This shoe uses Hoka's ProFly midsole which means that it's softer in the heel and firmer in the forefoot. While the midsole is generally pretty stiff overall, the thick stackheight allowed for protection and comfort on longer runs. The firmer forefoot allowed for better toe-offs at quicker paces. Outsole: The outsole is RMAT (a rubber and foam hhybrid compound) which allows the shoe to be light and add a little bounce to it. While it isn't as durable as blown rubber, I haven't add any huge durability issues with it. Keeping in on roads is probably best considering it doesn't have much grip. Summary: Having run in the Tracer and Clifton 4, the Mach sits right inbetween the two. I use the Tracer for shorter speed work, and the Clifton as an everyday trainer. I found the Mach to be great for long tempo runs and fartleks, faster paced runs, but can still be comfortable for recovery days. In a few weeks I will be using this shoe to race a half marathon, and I would recommend it to other people looking for a light, cushioned, and fast shoe that excels at long distances.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5