HOKA Mach 6 vs Mach 7

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Tested using Methodology v0.10

Updated Mar 23, 2026 05:47 PM

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Weight 233.6 g (8.24 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 5.9 mm

Plate None

Weight 212.4 g (7.49 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 7.9 mm

Plate None

Our Verdict

HOKA Mach 6

HOKA Mach 7

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

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))

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Main Differences for

Marathon Racing

Threshold

0.10

Marathon Racing

7.0

0.0

No major differences between these running shoes for marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Marathon Racing

7.0

0.0

5K/10K Racing

6.5

0.0

Energy Return

6.8

0.0

Cushioning

7.3

0.0

Lateral Stability

7.2

0.0

True To Size

8.5

0.0

Design

Weight

7.0

N/A

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Weight

233.6 g (8.24 oz)

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Stack Heights

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Heel Stack Height

37.1 mm

Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height

31.2 mm

Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop

5.9 mm

Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop

5.0 mm

Lock mm

External Shape

3D Model Full Shoe

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Outsole Heel Width

88 mm (3.5")

Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width

61 mm (2.4")

Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width

108 mm (4.2")

Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio

2.37

Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio

3.46

Lock

Internal Shape

3D Model Internal

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Internal Length

271 mm (10.7")

Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width

59 mm (2.3")

Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width

92 mm (3.6")

Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available

Yes

Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width

9.2

N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation

1.6 mm (0.062")

Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation

-2.7 mm (-0.107")

Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height

N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation

-0.2 mm (-0.006")

Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width

3.9

N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation

-8.0 mm (-0.313")

Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit

N/A

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Other Features

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Tongue Gusset Type

Semi-gusseted

Locked

Plate

None

Locked

Performance

Heel Energy Return

6.3

N/A

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Heel Energy Return

74.1%

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Forefoot Energy Return

7.0

N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return

76.0%

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Heel Cushioning

6.8

N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N

2.86 J

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N

8.53 J

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N

15.28 J

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Forefoot Cushioning

7.8

N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 800N

4.51 J

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N

8.38 J

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N

12.61 J

Lock J

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Heel Firmness

5.9

N/A

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Firmness At 550N

60.0 N/mm

Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N

111.1 N/mm

Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N

235.8 N/mm

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Forefoot Firmness

7.6

N/A

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Firmness At 800N

100.0 N/mm

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Firmness At 1300N

186.2 N/mm

Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N

385.5 N/mm

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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

6.6

N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km

7.32 J

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km

7.07 J

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km

6.92 J

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km

6.81 J

Lock J

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