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HOKA

Mach v1

Mach v1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (76%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Good (76%)

Rated better overall than 76% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 76% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Good (76%)

Cushioning

Exceptional (97%)

Comfort

Very good (89%)

Durability

Average (57%)

Value

Average (56%)

Appearance

Average (43%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 76% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Good (76%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 77% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Good (77%)

Mach Family

Worse than 86% of 10 mach family ranked.

Bottom tier (14%)

HOKA

Better than 57% of 133 HOKA shoes ranked.

Average (57%)

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
Saucony Kinvara 16
Mach v1
Mach 6
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M
6.9 oz M Lightest
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Stack
42/37mm
37/32mm
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Drop
5mm
5mm
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Release
2018 Q1
2024 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$140
$140
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Good (79%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (97%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (57%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (43%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Average (56%)
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

6 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 6 reviews

Good, solid, quick shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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