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HOKA Mach 6 vs On Cloudboom Zone

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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HOKA Mach 6
On Cloudboom Zone

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HOKA Mach 6 Picture

Track

On Cloudboom Zone Picture

Track

Weight
233.6 g (8.24 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
223.0 g (7.87 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank

Our Verdict

HOKA Mach 6

On Cloudboom Zone

The HOKA Mach 6 and the On Cloudboom Zone are both lightweight, unplated trainers built for uptempo runs and intervals, but they deliver different sensations underfoot. The Cloudboom Zone is slightly lighter and uses a plastic shank to add some stiffness, paired with a firmer midsole that feels more energetic but also less forgiving. While neither shoe is highly protective, the HOKA feels a bit more cushioned overall, especially in the forefoot.

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Variants

  • Mach 6 (Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Mach 6 (Black/Electric Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudboom Zone (White/Flame - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudboom Zone (White/Flame - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.0
7.5

Plate 
 

None
Plastic Shank

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.0
7.6

Weight  

7.0
7.4

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.0
7.4

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

233.6 g (8.24 oz)
223.0 g (7.87 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Stack Height Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

37.1 mm
37.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.2 mm
30.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.9 mm
7.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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HOKA Mach 6 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
On Cloudboom Zone 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

88 mm (3.5")
85 mm (3.4")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
77 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

108 mm (4.2")
112 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.37
2.28

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.46
3.72

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
HOKA Mach 6 3D Model Internal
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On Cloudboom Zone 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

271 mm (10.7")
269 mm (10.6")

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
65 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.2
9.5

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Width Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

1.6 mm (0.062")
2.5 mm (0.100")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.7 mm (-0.107")
1.8 mm (0.069")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
6.9

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Height Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.2 mm (-0.006")
-3.8 mm (-0.148")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

3.9
8.6

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Arch Fit Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-8.0 mm (-0.313")
-2.5 mm (-0.099")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Toe Clearance Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.2
7.4

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Heel Rocker Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

21 mm (0.8")
22 mm (0.9")

Heel Apex Position 
 

22.3%
22.5%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

17.7°
18.7°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.5
6.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Rocker Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

45 mm (1.8")
45 mm (1.8")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.8%
61.9%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

22.2°
22.2°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Other Features Photo
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On Cloudboom Zone Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic Shank
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

6.3
7.4

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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HOKA Mach 6 Heel Energy Return
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On Cloudboom Zone Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

74.1%
77.7%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.0
7.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Energy Return
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

76.0%
78.9%

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.8
6.7

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Heel Cushioning Picture
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On Cloudboom Zone Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 6 Heel Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Zone Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.86 J
3.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.53 J
8.30 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.28 J
13.97 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.8
7.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.51 J
4.41 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.38 J
7.92 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.61 J
12.03 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.9
6.4

Heel Firmness  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 6 Heel Firmness
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On Cloudboom Zone Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N 
 

60.0 N/mm
58.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

111.1 N/mm
127.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

235.8 N/mm
284.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.6
7.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Firmness
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Firmness
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Firmness At 800N 
 

100.0 N/mm
105.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

186.2 N/mm
205.7 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

385.5 N/mm
389.9 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.6
6.8

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.32 J
7.42 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.07 J
7.23 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.92 J
7.11 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.81 J
7.01 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

5.5
8.1

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

52 N
122 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.1
7.6

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

65.2%
68.4%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.6
7.9

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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On Cloudboom Zone Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

14.8 N/mm
17.6 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

300 N
322 N

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