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Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
Weight
233.6 g (8.24 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
Weight
212.4 g (7.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.9 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Mach 6
HOKA Mach 7
The HOKA Mach 7 is a better shoe than the HOKA Mach 6. It's lighter, more stable, and more agile, with a more secure fit and better grip up front. The Mach 6 has a roomier, more accommodating fit, so it may suit runners who need more space.
Variants
- Mach 6 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 6 (Black/Electric Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 7 (Alabaster/Soaring Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 7 (Alabaster/Soaring Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.2
7.4
Weight
7.0
7.8
Forefoot Stack Height
31.2 mm
29.2 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.0
7.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
233.6 g (8.24 oz)
212.4 g (7.49 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
37.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.2 mm
29.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.9 mm
7.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
92 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
61 mm (2.4")
70 mm (2.7")
Outsole Forefoot Width
108 mm (4.2")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.37
2.48
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.46
3.87
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
271 mm (10.7")
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
8.7
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.6 mm (0.062")
-1.7 mm (-0.065")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.107")
-3.5 mm (-0.136")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
8.1
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.006")
-2.4 mm (-0.094")
Arch Fit: Width
3.9
4.1
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-8.0 mm (-0.313")
-7.8 mm (-0.306")
Length Fit
10
7.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.2
7.8
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
24 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
22.3%
16.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
17.7°
27.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.5
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
62.8%
61.5%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
22.2°
24.4°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
15.0%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.3
6.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
74.1%
74.7%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.0
7.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
76.0%
77.0%
Heel Cushioning
6.8
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.86 J
3.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.53 J
9.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.28 J
15.35 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.51 J
4.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.38 J
8.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.61 J
11.73 J
Heel Firmness
8.7
7.6
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
50.6 N/mm
40.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
61.2 N/mm
52.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
83.8 N/mm
76.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.3
8.1
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
59.9 N/mm
56.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
75.8 N/mm
74.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
104 N/mm
104 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.6
6.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.32 J
7.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.07 J
7.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.92 J
6.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.81 J
6.76 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.5
5.1
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
52 N
44 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.1
6.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
65.2%
62.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.6
6.8
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
14.8 N/mm
11.1 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
300 N
266 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.6 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
20.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
24.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
14.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
19.7 mm
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