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HOKA Mach 6
HOKA Clifton 10
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Weight
233.6 g (8.24 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Mach 6
HOKA Clifton 10
The HOKA Clifton 10 and the HOKA Mach 6 represent two distinct takes on daily training within HOKA's lineup. The Clifton 10 is the brand's classic, comfort-oriented daily trainer, built around a higher stack of compression-molded EVA foam that prioritizes protection, impact absorption, and a plush underfoot feel. It's heavier, softer, and ideal for runners who want maximum cushioning for easy runs. The Mach 6, on the other hand, is HOKA's lighter, more stripped-down daily trainer, offering a simpler, more minimal feel underfoot that's also a bit more stable. Its midsole is more energetic, giving it a noticeably more efficient ride overall. If you're after cushioning and softness, the Clifton 10 is the way to go; if you prefer a lighter, more energetic ride, the Mach 6 is the better pick.
Variants
- Mach 6 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (Black/Electric Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (Black/Fuchsia - (Women - US 7))
- Mach 6 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Mach 6 (Cielo Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Mach 6 (Cloudless/Waterpark - (Women - US 7))
- Mach 6 (Dusk Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (Electric Cobalt/Varsity Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (Frost/Gold - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (Lava - (Women - US 7))
- Mach 6 (Oat Milk/Barley - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (Pale Dusk/Gull - (Women - US 7))
- Mach 6 (White - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (White/Lettuce - (Women - US 7))
- Mach 6 (White/Nimbus Cloud - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (White/Nimbus Cloud - (Women - US 7))
- Mach 6 (White/Solar Flare - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Blue Spark/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Blue Spark/White - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Blue/Skyward Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Carnation/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Cosmic Grey/Stardust - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Droplet/Druzy - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Mint Fluorite/Luna Moth - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Navy/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Oat Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Orange Zest - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Orange Zest - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Skyward Blue/Cielo Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Stellar Grey/Stardust - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Vanilla/Birch - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (White/Cielo Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (White/Skyward Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (White/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.0
6.4
Forefoot Energy Return
7.0
4.4
Weight
7.0
5.5
Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
41.6 mm
Heel Energy Return
6.3
4.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.0
5.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
233.6 g (8.24 oz)
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
41.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.2 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.9 mm
9.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
61 mm (2.4")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
108 mm (4.2")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.37
2.26
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.46
3.56
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
271 mm (10.7")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.3
4.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
74.1%
71.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.0
4.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
76.0%
71.1%
Heel Cushioning
6.8
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.86 J
3.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.53 J
10.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.28 J
17.10 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.51 J
4.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.38 J
8.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.61 J
12.38 J
Heel Firmness
5.9
4.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
60.0 N/mm
44.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
111.1 N/mm
107.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
235.8 N/mm
238.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.6
7.8
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
100.0 N/mm
101.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
186.2 N/mm
199.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
385.5 N/mm
397.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.6
5.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.32 J
6.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.07 J
6.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.92 J
6.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.81 J
6.04 J
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