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HOKA Mach X 2
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Weight
244.6 g (8.63 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
HOKA Mach X 2
HOKA Mach X 3
The HOKA Mach X 3 is the successor to the HOKA Mach X 2, and the most notable change is in the upper. While the Mach X 2 was lighter and more streamlined, the lack of structure around the heel counter led to slippage for many runners. The Mach X 3 has added more padding and a more rigid heel counter, which helps with lockdown, but also increases the weight. As such, the Mach X 3 is less nimble than its predecessor, but the ride is more secure.
Variants
- Mach X 2 (Black/Electric Aqua - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 2 (Black/Electric Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 2 (Electric Coral - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 2 (Frost/Citrus - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Citrus/Neon Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Rose/Neon Tangerine - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (White/Neon Lime - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (White/Neon Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.8
7.4
Weight
6.6
5.7
Heel Energy Return
6.3
4.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.6
5.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
244.6 g (8.63 oz)
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
44.5 mm
46.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
37.5 mm
39.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
7.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
73 mm (2.9")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.00
1.87
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.91
2.79
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Plastic
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.3
4.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
74.0%
71.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.9
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
80.1%
80.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.9
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.36 J
3.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.15 J
10.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.24 J
18.05 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.3
8.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.05 J
5.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.61 J
9.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.82 J
14.37 J
Heel Firmness
4.7
4.7
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
42.9 N/mm
45.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
100.3 N/mm
97.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
237.0 N/mm
229.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.5
7.1
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
79.1 N/mm
87.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
159.1 N/mm
177.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
313.2 N/mm
348.2 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.4
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.37 J
9.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.14 J
8.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.00 J
8.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.89 J
8.61 J
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