Speed shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.9 oz · 46/41mm stack · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Mach X 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Mach X is one of the strongest maximalist shoes in our data. Comfort and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating is based on 47 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Mach X 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
96 Very high
External retailer ratings
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“Less spongy than the Clifton and more durable”
“Super cushiony which allowed me to run with a torn ligament”
“Coming from Cliftons, where they have the cushioning I need but have never felt responsive”
“Peba foam and plate feel really good on the track and roads”
“Very responsive and have more cushioning than expected”
“Geometry that promotes long strides and heel striking”
“Fairly light feeling and bouncy”
“The tongue rides a bit”
“The Hokas are also durable and comfy”
“Great super trainer”
69% 9/13
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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 X, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
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Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Very happy with the Hoka Mach X. Less spongy than the Clifton and more durable. A nice upgrade.
Anonymous runner · Dec 2, 2023
training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 8
4/5
Overall
title says it all. While it's still fairly light feeling and bouncy, I was used to something like the Saucony Endorphin Speeds, which were lighter and pushed me more on my toes. The Hokas are also durable and comfy, though I'd recommend ankle socks since the tongue rides a bit. Might buy again but will likely move to the zoom fly or endorphin speed.
Anonymous runner · Nov 28, 2023
20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
4/5
Overall
Will Richards · Nov 27, 2023
45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Mach 5
5/5
Overall
Very comfortable shoe with great support and cushioning.
Peter Mogg · Nov 25, 2023
25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ariel GTS 23
5/5
Overall
Feels good.
Roger Dix · Nov 23, 2023
45 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Bondi 8
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