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Fine-tuned for extra energy return and a lively feel, the men's HOKA Mach 6 road-running shoes will add some pep to your stride, whether you're putting in daily miles or chasing a new personal best.
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View the HOKA Mach Product LineView all HOKA Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 5 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 26 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Creel jacquard |
Midsole | Single-stack SCF EVA |
Support | Active Foot Frame |
Outsole | Durabrasion rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 0.4 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14 Wide | 15 | 15 Wide | |
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U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.6 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14 Wide | 15 | 15 Wide |
UK | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
EU | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 48.6 | 49.3 | 49.3 | 50.6 | 50.6 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.06 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.56 | 9.7 | 9.875 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.375 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12 | 12 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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I have been running in Hoka shoes for years. For a long time in the carbon… which Hoka stopped making. So I switched over to the Mach. My first Mach was a Mach 5. I decent shoe that I had no issues with. But then Hoka changed the design and we got the Mach 6. The Mach 6’s toe box design is terrible. My toes hurt like crazy after 5 km of running. After 30, my feet are in a great deal of pain. I was hoping that it might just need some time to break in. But I have now done 100km in them, and they still hurt. I have a marathon coming soon, and there is no way I can use these…. So I just bought new shoes - not Hoka.
Light weight and extremely comfortable. Size 11.5, usually size 12 Adidas and 11.5 Nike.
I’m giving a five star review for REI’s customer service and return policy. I ended up not keeping this specific pair of Hoka’s as they didn’t seem comfortable and had so much cushion they didn’t feel stable. I purchased a different Hoka model and like them a lot. But the five star review is for sure the excellent return policy; no questions asked just brought them back, received a full refund and the employee who did the exchange executed the refund with a smile
Been running in the Hoka Clifton for years and decided to try the Mach 6. The Mach 6's are noticeably lighter. Found that the cushioning is a lot 'bouncier' and the shoe makes you roll of your toes propelling you forward making you feel a lot faster. The only gripe is that the tongue is un-padded and thus very thin, but hasn't been an issue on my runs so far.
I have ran 6 marathons, 2 in mach 5's. Version 6 is tighter in the toe box... a 1/2 size bigger it gets sloppy and the foot moves around too much. I've tried for close to a year to make version 6 work without success and it eats away at my knees. There is seriously something wrong with this version
Very light and comfortable. Internal elastic gives a nice lockdown on my foot. I have super flat feet so started using some PT recommended orthotics to prevent injury, but these were supportive enough and comfortable without for a while. A bit squishy for my liking for everyday wear, but still a decent ground feel while running, which is mainly what i use them for. Holding up great and still looking clean now with 4 months of ~15 miles a week of outdoor running
I have long narrow feet for a guy. These shoes are too narrow for me. I've never had to wear a wide, but if I were to buy these again, I'd have to try a wide. I really don't understand what Hoka was thinking, considering their shoes are supposed to provide enough room for foot splay. My feet felt like they were being bound in a torture device in these shoes..
Extremely comfortable and definitely will make you run faster.
My husband has been wearing the former version of these shoes for a few years. We ordered the upgraded version of this shoe and he loves them. He says they are even more comfortable. That is important because he walks 5 miles on the treadmill every day.
Have used this for slower runs as well as some tempo runs, around 3-5 miles in distance. This shoe has been comfortable and has fit my needs for a daily trainer.