ShoeGeometry

Hoka Mach X 3

TempoRoadPebax plate2025Men'sCurrent

At a glance

Heel-to-toe drop
5 mmStated
Stack, heel / forefoot
46 / 41 mmStated
Weight
289 gStatedsize 9
Plate
Pebax plate
Toe rocker
35 % of lengthest.photos 35–39 %
Heel bevel
13.6 % of lengthest.photos 13–14 %
Stiffness / firmness
52 / 46 of 100Derived
Primary foam
PEBA top layer + EVA base

How it compares

  • Hoka Mach X 3's heel-to-toe drop is 5 mm, lower than the catalogue median of 6 mm (14% of the 179 other current shoes are lower).
  • Hoka Mach X 3's heel stack is 46 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 38 mm (95% of the 176 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Hoka Mach X 3's forefoot stack is 41 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 31.5 mm (98% of the 171 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Hoka Mach X 3's weight is 289 g, heavier than the catalogue median of 269 g (71% of the 167 other current shoes are lighter).
  • 4 shoes with similar geometry from other lines.

Differences smaller than the precision of the sources (about 1 mm of stack, 8 g, or the spread between photos for photo estimates) are reported as about the same.

Specifications

Heel-to-toe drop
Manufacturer stated
5mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Doctors of Runningsource
Heel stack
Manufacturer stated
46mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Doctors of Runningsource
Forefoot stack
Manufacturer stated
41mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Doctors of Runningsource
Weight
Manufacturer stated
289g
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Doctors of Runningsize 9source
Plate
Pebax plate
Primary foam
PEBA top layer + EVA base
List price
$190

Geometry

Catalogue average: heel 38 mm, forefoot 32 mm, toe rocker 35 %Hoka Mach X 3: heel 46 mm, forefoot 41 mm (drop 5 mm); toe rocker 35 % of length, radius 45 % of length; heel bevel 14 % of length, 28 mm high at the back, ending about under the heel bone.46 mm41 mmUnder the centre of the heel bone: 12 % of length from the heel, where heel stack is measuredheel boneHeel contact: the sole is within 4.5 mm of the ground from 14 % of length (foam compresses more under load), ending about under the heel boneheel bevel 14 %Toe rocker: the front 35 % of the length curves up (the curve leaves the ground 65 % of length from the heel)toe rocker 35 %toeheel
Front: toe rocker shorter longerRear: heel stack lower higher not measured
Dashed: average of the catalogue
Illustrative profile, not a photograph or scan: drawn to scale for a 300 mm shoe from published stack heights and photo estimates of the unloaded shoe (under body weight the foam compresses and the curves flatten). The grey upper is a generic outline, not this shoe’s. Hoka Mach X 3: heel 46 mm, forefoot 41 mm (drop 5 mm); toe rocker 35 % of length, radius 45 % of length; heel bevel 14 % of length, 28 mm high at the back, ending about under the heel bone. Heel bone: 12 % of length from the heel, where heel stack is measured. Heel bevel and toe rocker are marked where each curve meets the ground; for the heel that is where the sole comes within 4.5 mm of the ground, which foam compression closes under body weight.

Percent values are relative to shoe length so they compare across images and sizes; widths in millimetres are lab measurements from the cited source, while toe tip and heel heights in millimetres are photo estimates converted for a men’s US 9 (assumed 300 mm long), so approximate. See how rocker geometry is defined.

Toe rocker
AI estimated
35%

4 photos range 35–39 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker radius
AI estimated
45%

4 photos range 41–49 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker rise angle
AI estimated
31deg

4 photos range 26–31 deg; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Toe tip over ground
AI estimated
45mm*

4 photos range 38–46 mm; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely (* the photos disagree by more than usual).

LowSide photosource
Rocker angle at toe
AI estimated
57deg

4 photos range 53–67 deg; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

LowSide photosource
Visible rocker lift onset
AI estimated
76.6%

4 photos range 73.9–76.8 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Toe spring (relative)
AI estimated
20.3%

4 photos range 16.7–20.7 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

LowSide photosource
Heel bevel length
AI estimated
13.6%

4 photos range 12.8–13.6 %; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Heel bevel height
AI estimated
28mm

4 photos range 27–29 mm; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Midsole width (forefoot)
Externally measured
115.4mm
MediumLab testsource
Midsole width (heel)
Externally measured
89.1mm
MediumLab testsource
Toe box shape
AI estimated
75%

2 photos range 74–76 %; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely.

LowTop photosource
Interior forefoot width
Externally measured
91.6mm
MediumLab testsource
Toebox width
Externally measured
70.8mm
MediumLab testsource

Stiffness

Longitudinal stiffness
Derived
52/ 100

Lab reading: 17.8 N, force to bend the shoe 30° (lab bending test); the score is our 0–100 rescaling of it.

MediumLab flex testsource
Midsole firmness
Derived
46/ 100

Lab reading: 32.5 Asker C, midsole durometer reading (higher = firmer); the score is our 0–100 rescaling of it.

MediumLab durometersource

How it compares

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Sources

  • HOKA Mach X 3 Review (2025) - Doctors of RunningreviewDoctors of Runningaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • HOKA Mach X 3 Men's Shoes Black/Neon Nebula | Running WarehouseretailerRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-mach-x-3 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-mach-x-3 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-mach-x-3 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-mach-x-3 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • Cut in half: HOKA Mach X 3 Review (2025) | RunRepeatlabRunRepeataccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-mach-x-3 top product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • hoka-mach-x-3 sole product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
Technical detail: every recorded value, method and version (32)

All approved observations

Every recorded value, including superseded ones. The displayed value per metric is chosen by precedence (measured › stated › derived › AI estimated), then confidence, then recency. 59 further observations awaiting review.

MetricValueClassConfidenceMethodSourceRecorded
Heel-to-toe drop5 mmStatedMediumSpec listingDoctors of Running2026-10-04
Heel stack46 mmStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel stack46 mmStatedMediumSpec listingDoctors of Running2026-10-04
Forefoot stack41 mmStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Forefoot stack41 mmStatedMediumSpec listingDoctors of Running2026-10-04
Weight289 g (size 9)StatedMediumSpec listingDoctors of Running2026-10-04
Rocker apex65.3 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker apex65.1 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker radius44 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker radius45 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker rise angle29 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker rise angle31 degest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker angle at toe57 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker angle at toe60 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe tip over ground46 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe tip over ground44 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Visible rocker lift onset76.8 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Visible rocker lift onset76.6 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe spring (relative)20.3 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe spring (relative)20.3 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel length13.6 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel length13.6 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel height28 mmest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel height28 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Midsole width (forefoot)115.4 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Midsole width (heel)89.1 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Toe box shape76 %est.LowTop photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe box shape74 %est.LowTop photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Interior forefoot width91.6 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Toebox width70.8 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Longitudinal stiffness52 DerivedMediumLab flex testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Midsole firmness46 DerivedMediumLab durometerRunRepeat2026-10-04

Classes: Manufacturer stated · Externally measured · AI estimated · Derived · User reported. Hover a method for its identifier and algorithm version.

Source notes

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Side profile illustration of the Mizuno Sky Prime
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Heel
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Toe rocker
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Side profile illustration of the ASICS GlideRide Max 2
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Heel
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Toe rocker
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Side profile illustration of the On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
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Heel
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Toe rocker
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Side profile illustration of the Adidas Hyperboost Edge
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Drop
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Heel
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Toe rocker
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