The Hoka Mach 5 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The Hoka Mach 5 is a versatile performance trainer suitable for various running needs. It is particularly effective as a tempo running shoe, making it ideal for runners seeking speed. With its cushioned yet stable ride, the Mach 5 excels on easy days and long-distance runs, providing significant energy return and responsiveness.


Pros

  • Fun and energetic
  • Velvety smooth strides
  • Runs and feels light
  • Comfy for easy days
  • Cushioned for long runs
  • Absorbs impact
  • Awesome fit
  • Welcomes wide feet
  • Reflective
  • Worth the money

Cons

  • Really lacks outsole durability
  • Underperforms in cold weather

Key Features

  • Ideal for runners and marathon runners
  • Perforated, contoured, and removable insole for customizable comfort
  • Technical mesh upper featuring hot-pressed TPU yarns for enhanced breathability and durability
  • Profly compound midsole providing soft and pleasant cushioning

Specifications

  • Sole material: Rubber
  • Shaft height: Alla caviglia
  • Outer material: Textile
  • Inner material: Textile

Hoka Mach 5 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Hoka Mach 5 Hoka Mach 6 Hoka Kawana 2 Skechers GO RUN Ride 11
Price $140 $140 $140 $125
Pace Daily running Daily running Daily running Daily running
Arch support Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
Weight lab Weight brand 7.9 oz / 225g 8.2 oz / 232g 10.5 oz / 298g 10.1 oz / 285g
Lightweight
Drop lab Drop brand 5.7 mm 9.6 mm 5.2 mm 6.5 mm
Strike pattern Mid/forefoot Heel Mid/forefoot Mid/forefoot
Size True to size True to size True to size True to size
Midsole softness Soft Balanced Balanced Soft
Difference in midsole softness in cold Big Big Normal Normal
Toebox durability - Decent Decent Decent
Heel padding durability - Bad Good Bad
Outsole durability - Good Good Good
Breathability Moderate Breathable Moderate Moderate
Width / fit Narrow Medium Narrow Narrow
Toebox width - Narrow Narrow Medium
Stiffness Flexible Moderate Stiff Moderate
Torsional rigidity Flexible Stiff Moderate Stiff
Heel counter stiffness Moderate Stiff Stiff Moderate
Rocker
Heel lab Heel brand 30.7 mm 36.0 mm 33.2 mm 34.1 mm
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand 25.0 mm 26.4 mm 28.0 mm 27.6 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Normal
Orthotic friendly
Season All seasons Summer All seasons All seasons
Removable insole
Ranking Top 20% Top 42% Bottom 39% Top 2%
Popularity Top 21% Top 4% Top 15% Bottom 27%