Hoka Mach 7 vs Hoka Mach 6
What changed from the Hoka Mach 6: toe tip over ground higher, weight heavier. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Hoka Mach 737/32 mm · apex 62 %
- Hoka Mach 637/32 mm · apex 63 %
What changed
| Measure | Hoka Mach 6 | Hoka Mach 7 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 37 mm | about the same |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mm | 32 mm | about the same |
| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | about the same |
| Weight | 232 g | 241 g | heavier (+9 g) |
| Rocker apex | 62.8% of length | 61.8% of length | about the same |
| Toe tip over ground | 42.3 mm | 46.1 mm | higher (+3.8 mm) |
| Rocker rise angle | 28.5° | 27.5° | about the same |
| Stiffness | 30/100 | 33/100 | about the same |
| Firmness | 73/100 | 82/100 | about the same |
| Forefoot base width | 113.9 mm | 115.5 mm | about the same |
Compared with the previous version in this catalogue. Differences within measurement noise are shown as about the same. All version changes
| Metric | Hoka Mach 7 Daily trainer · Road | Hoka Mach 6 Daily trainer · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 5 mmDerived | 5 mmStated |
| Heel stack | 37 mmStated | 37 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mmStated | 32 mmStated |
| Weight | 241 gStated | 232 gStated |
| Rocker apex | 61.8 %est. | 62.8 %est. |
| Rocker radius | 45 %est. | 53 %est. |
| Rocker rise angle | 28 degest. | 28 degest. |
| Toe tip over ground | 46 mmest. | 42 mmest. |
| Rocker angle at toe | 54 degest. | 55 degest. |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 73.8 %est. | 74.5 %est. |
| Toe spring (relative) | 20.5 %est. | 18.7 %est. |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | 115.5 mmMeasured | 113.9 mmMeasured |
| Midsole width (heel) | 93.3 mmMeasured | 93.7 mmMeasured |
| Interior forefoot width | 92.5 mmMeasured | 95.5 mmMeasured |
| Toebox width | 72.9 mmMeasured | 70.1 mmMeasured |
| Longitudinal stiffness | 33Derived | 30Derived |
| Midsole firmness | 82Derived | 73Derived |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Primary foam | supercritical EVA | Supercritical EVA |
| List price | $145 | $140 |
Key differences
- Heel-to-toe drop is about the same: 5 mm for Hoka Mach 7, 5 mm for Hoka Mach 6.
- Heel stack is about the same: 37 mm for Hoka Mach 7, 37 mm for Hoka Mach 6.
- Forefoot stack is about the same: 32 mm for Hoka Mach 7, 32 mm for Hoka Mach 6.
- Hoka Mach 7's weight is 241 g, 9 g heavier than Hoka Mach 6's 232 g.
- Rocker onset is about the same: 74 % of length for Hoka Mach 7, 74 % of length for Hoka Mach 6.