Customer Reviews Hoka Mach 6

My first pair of Mach 6 (and legacy Mach 5) were amazing. I run nearly every day from 2 milers to 50Ks and have loved the Mach 6. I gave this a 3 because I know the shoe is great but my recent purchase was a bad shoe. The tongue is broken (it's ripped) and I've only put 10 miles on the shoe so I'm disappointed.

If you have been running for the last few years in Mach 5's, be aware that the Mach 6 is a very different shoe. It is significantly "bouncier" and the rocking feature has been exaggerated further over that of the Mach 5. They are are still great shoes, but I definitely recommend running in them before making your purchase (I just did a quick slip on for sizing). I am sure I would have tried some of the other neutral road running shoes before buying these,

i ran with mach 6 "black/white" over 400 miles and got another pair in "oat milk/barley". I felt they are little different and realized that mach 6 in "oat milk/barley" is little narrow compared to in "black/white". the little difference threw me off a bit when running over 20 mile long running with them. I put average 55 miles/week in mach 6. overall i couldn't be happier with mach 6. I would buy wider mach 6 for "black/white".

I use them mainly for walking

I have eight pairs of Machs and Mark 5sAnd I love all of them. The Mach six has a different Sole, which was a disappointment and didn't work for my knees.

The only sneaker that I was able to be comfortable, was your Mach line, unfortunately, I see that it's no longer a low profile type running shoe!!! I'm going to make it work this time however I may have to find a different brand that gives me a lower profile ride

Loved the Mach 5s as my go to shoe. Only downsides which were tolerable were the tongue slipping and durability. Got the Mach 6s and they were off the bat easier to break in but after a handful of runs and workouts I'm not a fan. Mach 6s have a greater rocker, are more narrow, arch is higher, and stiffer shoe. If you loved your Mach 5s you'll be disappointed. If you never tried Mach 5s the Mach 6s may work as an upper Z2 and faster shoe. Overall, Im developing a few hot spots on my arch and top of foot that I didn't get ever before so definitely disappointed with the new model. If it ain't broken don't fix it is my model with shoes. I just wish shoe brands took the same approach and just created a new line to test shoes rather than retire popular models.

I love love love the Mach 5, but these are NOT good. They're too bulky, too stiff, feels like I'm running on a Styrofoam brick, please get rid of this model and bring back the Mach 5.

I was excited about the new Mach 6 release. Hoka eliminated a few shortcomings of the Mach 5: reintroduced the gusseted tongue and adding a rubber outsole for better wear. However, taking them out for a run today they felt sluggish. Contrary to advertisement, the Mach 5 feels snappier. The Mach 6 feels more like a recovery run shoe akin to the Bondi. This is not bad by itself - I like Bondis and have owned a few pairs, and use them for more relaxing recovery runs. But in competing with the Bondi this shoe is redundant for me. Another thing I noticed is that the extended heel spur is gone when compared to the prior version. This heel spur really helped me cure out an Achilles injury a couple years back as it cantilevered my foot down gently as a predominantly heel striker. It does not have to be as exaggerated as a Ten Nine, but a slight extension really helps. I am a big Hoka fan, and that has not changed. I will always look for Hoka running shoes first. However, I've decided to sit this one out and pick up a Mach 5 on sale for now , poor wear and tongue and all, to replace an older worn out model until the next Mach version arrives.

I got the Mach 6's a couple days ago and have taken them out on 2 runs/workouts including an 11 mile walk. These are very firm for a Hoka and caused some serious shin pain that cut this mornings workout short. These aren't as soft or fun to run in as the Mach 5's and really lack that road feel. The new grip on them creates an unpleasant feel underfoot on long walks and isn't a positive for the shoe. On a run these are good for picking up the pace but feel very bland and unexciting overall. These are also a narrow shoe that feel very unstable underfoot so be conscious of that. They do look great and have good turnover when picking up the pace but that's where the positives end. A disappointing 6/10 type shoe for me.

Ordered shoe online ... got different quality shoes than was in store...

Can't recommend this shoe for comfort. Definitely a lower quality shoe. The tongue is short and doesn't protect the top of the foot.

I've been a dedicated fan of the Hoka Mach series for several years, wearing nothing else for my runs. I currently have six pairs in my garage, all in size 10.5, but frustratingly, each one fits differently. Some have a spacious toe box, while others feel uncomfortably tight. A few pairs run long, but the newer models seem noticeably shorter. After my most recent purchase, I've decided it's time to switch to a different shoethe sizing inconsistency is just too unreliable and aggravating.

Never use these shoes for golf it always keeps me imbalanced

I have been wearing Hoka Mach 6 running shoes for the past three years. I have been using them as a everyday shoe due to the comfort they provide. However, the last two pairs I have purchased, one pair directly from Hoka and the other from a large sporting goods chain. Both pairs squeak when walking. One pair I stopped using as it was embarrassing to be walking by people at work hearing then squeak so much.

I've always heard great things about Hoka shoes, so I decided to order a pair during the Christmas sale. Unfortunately, I'm a bit disappointed. The shoes are very comfortable, but I don't feel stable in them it's like standing on a boat that rocks back and forth. Maybe Hoka just isn't the right fit for me, but I can see how others might enjoy the cushioning and comfort.

The shoes were very comfortable the first 30 days then after that, the poor quality began to show. Not good support!

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Uncomfortable

Maybe the design has changed? My recent purchase is not as comfortable as the first purchase about 1 year earlier.