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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
41.9 mm
Weight
261.1 g (9.21 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Mach 7
HOKA Clifton 11
The HOKA Mach 7 is a better shoe than the HOKA Clifton 11. It's much lighter and bouncier, making it the pick for runners who want one shoe for daily training, long runs, and faster workouts. The Clifton 11 is a bit more cushioned and fits more true to size, so it's the better choice for runners who mainly log easy miles and want a softer, more forgiving feel. The Mach 7 also runs a little short and narrow.
Variants
- Mach 7 (Alabaster/Soaring Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Mach 7 (Alabaster/Soaring Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 11 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 11 (Frost/Glimmering Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.4
6.7
Weight
7.8
6.0
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.2
4.1
Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
41.9 mm
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.5
4.7
Forefoot Stack Height
29.2 mm
31.7 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.8
6.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
212.4 g (7.49 oz)
261.1 g (9.21 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
41.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.2 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.9 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
92 mm (3.6")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.7")
86 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.48
2.29
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.87
3.59
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
282 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.7
8.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.7 mm (-0.065")
3.1 mm (0.120")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.5 mm (-0.136")
-2.7 mm (-0.107")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.1
8.6
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.4 mm (-0.094")
-1.9 mm (-0.074")
Arch Fit: Width
4.1
9.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-7.8 mm (-0.306")
-0.4 mm (-0.017")
Length Fit
7.0
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.8
8.2
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
24 mm (0.9")
28 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
16.1%
21.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
27.6°
24.7°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
56 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
61.5%
62.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.4°
27.0°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
Not Advertised
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
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
11.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.0
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
9.6 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
25.5 hrs
Time To Dry
36.2 hrs
Water Absorption
7.2
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
44.3%
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
3.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
74.7%
70.0%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.2
4.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
77.0%
70.7%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.79 J
4.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.47 J
10.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.35 J
16.89 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.6
7.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.89 J
4.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.21 J
8.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.73 J
11.52 J
Heel Firmness
7.6
6.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
40.6 N/mm
36.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
52.9 N/mm
48.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
76.3 N/mm
69.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
8.4
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
56.0 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
74.1 N/mm
76.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
104 N/mm
107 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.6
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.28 J
7.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.04 J
7.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.88 J
7.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.76 J
7.26 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.1
5.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
44 N
60 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.5
4.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
62.5%
55.8%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.8
5.8
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.1 N/mm
8.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
266 N
217 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.7 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
19.1 mm
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