Hoka Mach 7 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15
Two current shoes in the same category with similar stack height and drop, compared on the values in the database. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Hoka Mach 737/32 mm · apex 62 %
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v1541/35 mm · apex 62 %
| Metric | Hoka Mach 7 Daily trainer · Road | New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 Daily trainer · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 5 mmDerived | 6 mmStated |
| Heel stack | 37 mmStated | 41 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 32 mmStated | 35 mmStated |
| Weight | 241 gStated | — |
| Rocker apex | 61.8 %est. | 62 %est. |
| Rocker radius | 45 %est. | 51 %est. |
| Rocker rise angle | 28 degest. | 28 degest. |
| Toe tip over ground | 46 mmest. | 41 mmest. |
| Rocker angle at toe | 54 degest. | 61 degest. |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 73.8 %est. | 74.9 %est. |
| Toe spring (relative) | 20.5 %est. | 19.8 %est. |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | 115.5 mmMeasured | — |
| Midsole width (heel) | 93.3 mmMeasured | — |
| Interior forefoot width | 92.5 mmMeasured | — |
| Toebox width | 72.9 mmMeasured | — |
| Longitudinal stiffness | 33Derived | — |
| Midsole firmness | 82Derived | — |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Primary foam | supercritical EVA | Fresh Foam X |
| List price | $145 | $140 |
Key differences
- Hoka Mach 7's heel-to-toe drop is 5 mm, 1 mm lower than New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15's 6 mm.
- Hoka Mach 7's heel stack is 37 mm, 4 mm thinner than New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15's 41 mm.
- Hoka Mach 7's forefoot stack is 32 mm, 3 mm thinner than New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15's 35 mm.
- Rocker onset is about the same: 74 % of length for Hoka Mach 7, 75 % of length for New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15.
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