Customer Reviews Hoka Mach 6

Bought these as a daily trainer. These were my first non-Nike running shoes in a number of years. I put a couple of 6 mile runs on them, and then ripped through a marathon distance through the streets of Philadelphia. Very few issues - a few hot spots here and there over the course of the run, but for the most part they were a joy to run in. Highly recommend.

The Mach 6 is an improvement over the Mach 5 (ran through two pair of 5s). A bit narrower in the toe box and a firmer ride but more responsive. The firm feel has softened a little bit after the first 50-60 miles. I prefer the look of the Mach 6. Less boxy, color scheme better. Great for tempo and speed work. Still good for zone 2 runs but not as plush as the Mach 5s. Going to buy another pair when these wear out.

This is a very comfortable lightweight shoe Would recommend for anyone with exercise and running in mind

They look great and feel even better

Absolutely the best version of this shoe yet. Much improved fit in the upper forefoot that makes the this show comfortably wrap your foot without sacrificing the natural movement. The additional rubber to the outsole gives just enough stability to make this a great daily trainer and improve the durability.

Reference: I wear Clifton 9 size 9.5, Cielo X size 9, Mach 5 size 9.5. For Mach 6, 9.5 wide. It fits well out of the box. Hearing that it runs narrow, I got the wide. It might get little loose after few miles. Performance: The bounce is better than Mach 5 but less than Cielo. It will be a perfect daily trainer.

The Mach lineup has had a spot in my running shoe rotation since the Mach 4. I've put hundreds of miles on both the 4 and 5 and have loved them both dearly and feel that the 5 improved on the 4. This is the same case with the 6 overall, with a few minor downsides. First off, this shoe definitely feels like it will be more durable than the 5 which is my main problem with the 5. Otherwise, the shoe was perfect. The 6 is a little tight if you order TTS but I like the snug fit. It doesn't feel as fun or snappy to run in compared to the 5 but I think that's due to emphasizing longevity in the foam which is what everybody didn't like about the 5. The Mach 6 is still plenty of fun to run in and super light so it makes everyday from a normal easy run to a tempo run a lot of fun.

I bought this pair for my high schooler. Hoka has become his fav!

I have a ton of experience running just like any other 2:30 marathoner or 14 min 5k'er out there. The mach 5s were complete garbage! No support, no response, nothing in the mid foot, etc. This show brings it all! I have had many injuries throughout my life including compartment syndrome, runner knees, two penetrating disks, hiatel hernia, posterior tendonitis, etc, and these shoes didn't let me loose the notion of going straight and staying straight! I was gliding on my first run! The 5mm drop is excellent along with the extra support helping to keep your foot landing straight. The other thing that wowd me were the laces being long enough where there were a little more than enough to create a double knot. Lastly, the mid sole protectant is a MUST! I battle achillies tendonitis time and again! Not this time! This shoe beats out the current asics stability shoes and this is a neutral shoe. I'm very happy to be running with hoka on my feet where I can not have to focus on cadence to protect my knees or my calves. Thanks hoka!

I love the way these fit! Definitely changed the way I was running, I could feel my hamstrings working more and my lower back didn't tighten up like it usually does after a 10k. Still alternating shoes for break in period but so far I love these.

Amazing fit. Ran 5 miles 3x in first week and all good!

Love the feel of the Mach 6. Super light and can feel the extra cushion throughout the midsole to heel with responsive feel on the toe off. Amazing job with this model, great improvements all around!!

Best yet

Marathon training

I never leave reviews on shoes but this is too good not to. I've been a Mach fan since the 4, each iteration has been better than the last and the same is true for the 6. It has incredible energy return and because the stack height isn't through the roof it maintains a light weight. The Mach 6 feels highly versatile for a variety of runs, easy day/recovery runs, speed intervals/tempo runs, as well as long runs. Also, the colors are amazing, I bought the Virtual Blue / Bellwether Blue, looked great online and even better in person.

I was in the market for a road shoe for training as I've been out running on asphalt and concrete more often lately as I wait for the trails to clear of snow and mud. I tried various different shoes from countless brands and ended up disappointed in all of them. Then I saw a YouTube video of someone who got their hands on these shoes early and had great things to say about them so I decided to hold out for release and try them for myself as my trails shoes are speed goats and I've had a pretty pleasant experience with Hoka so far.. WOW and I happy I made that decision, I ordered them as soon as they were available and the arrived super quick, and the running experience is absolutely astonishing! I've had these for just under a week and I've already set my new PR for 10k and my legs didn't feel like I had just ran that distance at all, let alone at my fastest pace! Despite not having a plate, the Mach 6's are insanely responsive and have phenomenal energy return, with enough cushion to take some of the impact load of your feet and legs without limiting your ground feel or having an insane amount of drop. I'm also really pleased to see that these came in wides as most road shoes I find tend to run too tight for my feet. I'm definitely picking up a second pair and I can't wait to run my next 10k in them! Great job Hoka! If you're thinking about getting a pair of these to try do yourself a favor and Fly Human, Fly!

I purchased a pair from a local running store the day they came out and have done a couple runs in them. Compared to the Mach 5, it fits better on my foot. With the Mach 5 my foot slid a bit more forward sometimes causing a purple toe if I did a lot of downhill running. That is not the case with the Mach 6. However, the largest improvement is in the sole and ride of the shoe compared to the Mach 5. The Mach 6 is bit firmer, with added stability. It has a less spongy feel, something I prefer. I always felt the Mach 5 more of a race shoe. The Mach 6 is now something I want to train in every day. It's a nice balance between a racer and something more hefty. The Mach 6 now has treaded rubber "pads" at the contact points. The Mach 5 lacked these, was a bit slippery, slightly sloppy feeling on runs and most importantly the sole ground down very quickly if running on concrete. This all seems to be addressed. It's basically what I would personally have changed to improve of the Mach 5. Time to order more of them :).

Nice Fit

Worth buying