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Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
Weight
212.4 g (7.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
34.7 mm
Weight
211.9 g (7.47 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Mach 7
ASICS HYPER SPEED 6
The HOKA Mach 7 and ASICS HYPER SPEED 6 are both lightweight trainers, but the HOKA is the better shoe for most runners. Its midsole foam absorbs impact better, and it also returns significantly more of the energy you put into it, resulting in a livelier, more cushioned ride. The HYPER SPEED 6 retails at a lower price, so it's still a viable option for runners who don't need much cushioning or bounce.
Variants
- Mach 7 (Alabaster/Soaring Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 7 (Alabaster/Soaring Blue - (Women - US 7))
- HYPER SPEED 6 (Aquarium/White - (Women - US 7))
- HYPER SPEED 6 (Stadium Orange/Singed Red - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.4
6.2
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.2
2.1
Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
34.7 mm
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.5
4.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.6
5.7
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.6
1.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.8
7.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
212.4 g (7.49 oz)
211.9 g (7.47 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
34.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.2 mm
28.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.9 mm
6.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
92 mm (3.6")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.7")
68 mm (2.7")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
105 mm (4.1")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.48
2.28
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.87
3.66
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
274 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
87 mm (3.4")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.7
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.7 mm (-0.065")
0.8 mm (0.031")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.5 mm (-0.136")
-2.7 mm (-0.104")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.1
5.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.4 mm (-0.094")
-5.6 mm (-0.222")
Arch Fit: Width
4.1
9.7
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-7.8 mm (-0.306")
3.0 mm (0.116")
Length Fit
7.0
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.8
7.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
24 mm (0.9")
18 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
16.1%
15.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
27.6°
21.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
7.4
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
51 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
61.5%
65.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.4°
27.0°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
Flytefoam
Primary Foam Type
EVA
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
10.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
7.4
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
6.9 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
18.0 hrs
Time To Dry
25.4 hrs
Water Absorption
7.8
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
40.2%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.6
1.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
74.7%
66.2%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.2
2.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
77.0%
68.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
6.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.79 J
2.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.47 J
8.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.35 J
13.84 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.6
6.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.89 J
3.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.21 J
6.74 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.73 J
10.33 J
Heel Firmness
7.6
9.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
40.6 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
52.9 N/mm
68.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
76.3 N/mm
94.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
9.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
56.0 N/mm
81.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
74.1 N/mm
101.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
104 N/mm
137 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.6
5.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.28 J
6.24 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.04 J
6.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.88 J
6.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.76 J
5.99 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.1
6.8
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
44 N
79 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.5
4.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
62.5%
55.2%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.8
7.2
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.1 N/mm
13.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
266 N
272 N
Heel Compression Depth
4.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
9.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
16.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
20.0 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
4.4
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
9.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
12.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
15.0 mm
HOKA Mach 7
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