Good, solid, quick shoe
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019
45 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Clifton 1
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
HOKA Mach v1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.6 oz · 42/37mm stack · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Mach 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Mach v1’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 6 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
84 Moderate
Based on
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- Brand rating
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Runs about a half size too big.”
“Great for tempo runs and faster paces, but still comfortable for recovery days.”
“Light, responsive, and sufficiently cushioned.”
“Light, comfortable, low heel drop feels natural.”
“Thick stack height allows protection and comfort on longer runs.”
“Light enough to race 8k and up with plenty of support.”
“Firmer forefoot allows better toe-offs at quicker paces.”
“Very little rocker and runs very naturally.”
“Cushioning allows it to work as a daily trainer.”
“Very secure and supportive, but also quite stiff.”
“Cushion doesn't feel overprotective.”
“Doesn't have much grip.”
“Not as responsive on faster runs.”
“Once broken in, very comfortable.”
Prefer this shoe over another
44% 4/9
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- It weighs 8.2 oz on a 42mm heel stack.
- Four reviewers use it for both tempo work and easy recovery miles.
- Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, its highest dimension.
Cons
- Two of six reviewers so far record it as running about half a size big.
- The Mach 2 after it scores 99 on nine reviews and the Mach 5 scores 98 on sixty-seven, against this version's 84.
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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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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Mach v1 This shoe
2018 · 6 reviews
74 Decent
84 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.6 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 8.2 oz · Women's 6.9 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q1
- MSRP
- $140
- Stack
- 42/37mm
- Drop
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Hoka One One Mach
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 5
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
A half size too big
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019
20 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Cavu
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Comfortable shoe, can be used as a trainer
5/5
Overall
Chesterfromthewatchcompany · Jul 3, 2019
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 11
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Hoka Mach: Great trainer and racer!
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 7, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Tracer
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
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HOKA Mach v1 In Context
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- HOKA Mach 6
- HOKA Mach 5
- HOKA Mach 4
- HOKA Mach 3
- HOKA Mach 2 next version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- HOKA Clifton 1 1 runner
- Brooks Ghost 10 1 runner
- HOKA Tracer 1 runner