Reader review
5/5
Overall
Nate · Jun 16, 2023
15 mpw training for middle distance came from the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
HOKA Mach 5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8 oz · 5mm drop · 30/25mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Mach 6 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Mach 5 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Comfort and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 67 runner reviews and 6 other rated shoes in the Mach product line.
Exceptional
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
98/100
What runners say
“Light but not minimal, cushion balanced, wide toebox, snug midfoot/heel”
“Roomy toebox, amazing lockdown, super comfortable and breathable upper”
“Upper fits like a glove, very light, rockered geometry guides effortlessly”
“Amazing on gravel roads, and feet didn't feel all the rocks like with other shoes”
“Perfect utility shoe for all training runs—slow to fast, all distances”
“Incredibly versatile for long runs, tempo, track work—reliable shoe”
“Cushion is soft but still feels very springy and responsive”
“Gentle rocker sole bouncy enough for racing 5K to marathon”
“Roomy toe-box but still secure in midfoot and heel”
“Durability concern: soft midsole top layer, no rubber outsole”
Prefer this shoe over another
62% 21/34
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- Reviewers use it for easy days, tempo work and long runs alike.
- It weighs 8 oz, and reviewers still call the cushioning soft and springy.
- Reviewers praise the rocker and the roomy toebox with a secure midfoot.
Cons
- The outsole is foam with no rubber, and six reviewers report it wearing down quickly.
- One reviewer finds the thin insole creases and replaces it.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the HOKA Mach
Each dot is one version of the Mach, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 0 reviews
91 Very good
55 Confidence
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2024 · 28 reviews
98 Exceptional
96 Confidence
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Mach 5 This shoe
2022 · 67 reviews
98 Exceptional
98 Confidence
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2021 · 7 reviews
95 Excellent
86 Confidence
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2020 · 1 review
87 Good
58 Confidence
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2019 · 9 reviews
99 Exceptional
94 Confidence
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2018 · 6 reviews
85 Good
80 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q2
- MSRP
- $140
- Stack Height
- 30mm heel - 25mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Good all rounder
5/5
Overall
Hoka Mach 5 is good for base training runs, quicker up tempo and long runs. I would not use for racing or track repeats. Very cushy, cute colors
i am a female averaging 55-65 mpw training for mile-10k (PRs 4:40-17:05). I can’t say I would recommend these for people running bulky mileage (I.e 70 plus) as they are not super durable
Zoe Matherne · Jun 13, 2023
55 mpw training for middle distance came from the New Balance 1080 v8
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Good every day trainer but wears out super quick.
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 11, 2023
training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
great shoe but i wish it had rubber outsole for grip
5/5
Overall
it's great shoe but i wish it had rubber outsole for grip, it rocks nicely feels responsive down at 5:0x pace and is light while providing support but, i need some more traction when it rains
Anonymous runner · Jun 8, 2023
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the On Cloudmonster
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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- HOKA Mach 4 previous version
- HOKA Mach 3
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