Customer Reviews Hoka Mach 6

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 :).

Size 10 runs a bit small

You guys need to work on wide width design. Had a blister on my right little toe for the first two weeks. In my opinion you need to redesign your wide with sneakers still tight in the toe region. Other than that great sneaker.

I use for work. Lightweight, and so far, comfortable with great support. I stand/walk for 9 hour days.

The Mach 6 is the most comfortable shoes I've owned. It is also very comfortable. With an angled front, it makes longer running strides more natural.I also use this shoe for cardio cross-training (martial art combat) because it's so light and comfortable, making those jumping kicks a lot more flowy. Not the best of this type of exercise but ok for me.

So comfortable and I like how they look

Good walking shoe! I wish Hoka had more options for slip on shoes like sketchers has, business casual wear.

I bought this for more of a gym workout shoe and so far it's great. I am a die hard HOKA fan, I have trail shoes and, hiking boots, cold weather boots and running shoes from HOKA.

tight in toe box

Really comfortable and stylish. Rated 4 instead 5 stars (little higher sole than other shoes), need to get used to them so as not to turn an ankle

Bought these because I like the other Hoka shoes I've tried. Very comfortable shoes and I like the color.

Mainly used in gym for cardio work outs. The 10 2EE actually feels more narrow than my other HOKA purchases that are also 10 2EE