HOKA Mach 6 Reviews

Stefan calls it his favorite road shoe, versatile from roughly 6:00/km long runs to 3:50/km intervals, with no blisters and still not “done” at 1,000 km. It is less comfortable than a Clifton and somewhat slippery on wet or icy ground.

400 miles logged in them, about three quarters easy days plus steady runs, workouts and a 20-mile run. They liked the plentiful cushioning without bulk, the light weight (under 300 g in a UK 13), the comfortable upper and wear that held up well, with the rubber protecting the foam. They found it not as good for speed as shoes with a more pronounced rocker, though light enough for workouts. By 400 miles it had lost most of its bounce and comfort, with a few easy runs left.

Just hit 500 km in the Mach 6 wide and it is still going strong with no obvious wear, the first HOKA to last that long for them.

Several testers ran in it, one about 40 miles including a 10K race and an 18-mile progression run, another over 60 km. They liked the light, lively, stable ride, enough cushioning for easy and fast miles, and an outsole that wore well. The fit is snug and narrow with little toe room, so wider feet should try half a size up or the wide version, and it lacks the pop of a plated shoe. A versatile, good-value daily trainer with a faster sweet spot.

Bought the Mach 6 after wearing out Mach 5s and loves it even more after three workouts.