Speed shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.5 oz · 30/25mm stack · 5mm drop
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 running shoes in our data. Comfort and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 67 runner reviews and 6 other rated shoes in the Mach product line.
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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
99 Very high
External retailer ratings
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Based on
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“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”
“Enough cushion for recovery, lightweight and firm for faster work”
“Need more traction when it rains—no rubber outsole”
“Insole issue: thin, holes misaligned, creases uncomfortably when warm”
“Durability varies: 200-400 miles before feeling flat”
“Midsole weakened after 400+ miles”
“Lacks some cushioning but light and not overly supportive”
“Fits true to size”
62% 21/34
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Mach, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2026 · 0 reviews
87 Good
64 Confidence
2024 · 28 reviews
96 Excellent
95 Confidence
Mach 5 This shoe
2022 · 67 reviews
95 Excellent
99 Confidence
2021 · 7 reviews
86 Good
83 Confidence
2020 · 1 review
73 Decent
76 Confidence
2019 · 9 reviews
94 Excellent
87 Confidence
2018 · 6 reviews
74 Decent
84 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
The shoes are very good for speed and long runs. I have found my best runs in them for more on the longer run side.
Anonymous runner · Aug 9, 2023
45 mpw training for 5K and 10K
5/5
Overall
This is a great shoe with medium cushioning and support. It’s a solid choice
Maddy · Aug 4, 2023
12 mpw training for a half marathon
5/5
Overall
The Hoka Mach for easy days, fast days or long days, it’s the shoe they talk about in the “3 bears.”
Mike Fronsoe · Jul 15, 2023
training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 8
5/5
Overall
The Hoka Mach Fives are great- for whatever reason, it seems like the Mach Fours were slightly better.
Tony Bardy · Jul 10, 2023
20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Mach 4
5/5
Overall
The shoe rocks forward well and has life in the foam.
Chris McDermott · Jul 10, 2023
training for 5K and 10K
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