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HOKA Mach X 3
ASICS SONICBLAST
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Weight
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Our Verdict
HOKA Mach X 3
ASICS SONICBLAST
The HOKA Mach X 3 and the ASICS SONICBLAST are both plated super trainers, but they emphasize different qualities. The Mach X 3 leans more toward cushioning and softness, with a geometry and bending stiffness that make it particularly well-suited for long runs where rolling efficiency matters most. It's also slightly heavier than the SONICBLAST, though it delivers a more forgiving, cushioned feel over extended miles. The SONICBLAST, on the other hand, is the bouncier option, especially noticeable in the heel, giving it a livelier and more energetic character at a range of paces.
Variants
- Mach X 3 (Neon Citrus/Neon Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Rose/Neon Tangerine - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (White/Neon Lime - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (White/Neon Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST (Black/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Citron/Tranquil Teal - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST (Cream/Blue Fade - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST (Cream/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Dark Pink Clay/White - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Winter Sea/Stillwater - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.4
7.7
Heel Energy Return
4.6
8.2
Plate
Plastic
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Weight
5.7
6.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.7
6.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
46.6 mm
47.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
39.0 mm
37.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
9.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
91 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
74 mm (2.9")
72 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.87
1.94
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.79
3.02
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance
Heel Energy Return
4.6
8.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
71.4%
81.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.9
8.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
80.3%
81.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.6
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.92 J
3.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.67 J
11.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.05 J
20.36 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.8
9.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.62 J
5.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.71 J
10.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.37 J
15.45 J
Heel Firmness
4.7
4.1
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
45.4 N/mm
46.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
97.6 N/mm
82.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
229.1 N/mm
178.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.1
6.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
87.7 N/mm
74.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
177.8 N/mm
157.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
348.2 N/mm
328.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.2
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.07 J
9.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.86 J
9.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.71 J
8.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.61 J
8.73 J
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