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
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.
Excellent
Confidence
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Confidence
99 Very high
External retailer ratings
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Based on
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- Our ratings
- Product line track record
- External ratings
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”
“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”
Prefer this shoe over another
62% 21/34
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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
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
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
87 Good
64 Confidence
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2024 · 28 reviews
96 Excellent
95 Confidence
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Mach 5 This shoe
2022 · 67 reviews
95 Excellent
99 Confidence
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2021 · 7 reviews
86 Good
83 Confidence
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2020 · 1 review
73 Decent
76 Confidence
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2019 · 9 reviews
94 Excellent
87 Confidence
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2018 · 6 reviews
74 Decent
84 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.5 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 8.2 oz · Women's 6.8 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q2
- MSRP
- $140
- Stack
- 30/25mm
- Drop
- 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 5 In Context
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- HOKA Mach 7
- HOKA Mach 6 next version
- HOKA Mach 4 previous version
- HOKA Mach 3
- HOKA Mach 2
- HOKA Mach v1
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