The Mach X is designed to be a extra reasonably priced, extra sturdy model of the excessive finish Hoka racers. It shares a few of the identical applied sciences because the tremendous sneakers so it has the same trip character.
The unique Mach X was a superb debut however the second model has been up to date and will get a brand new outsole, higher and midsole. This comparability will inform you which model is healthier for you.
Verdict
The Hoka Mach X 2 is a superb velocity coach with a flexible trip. It has a softer trip than most velocity trainers but it surely has a excessive degree of vitality because of its layer of PEBA foam and its Pebax plate. Model 2 has a extra breathable higher, a extra cushioned trip and a extra aggressive plate than the unique model. Its higher doesn’t really feel as comfy or as polished as v1 and it might trigger heel rubbing issues for some runners.
The Hoka Mach X is a superb new velocity coach which has a flexible trip. It shares extra in widespread with the Rocket X 2 than the Mach 5 as a result of it has a smooth, energetic trip because of the Profly X layer in its midsole. The Mach X fills the vital function of the plated velocity coach which has been lacking from the Hoka lineup.
Advisable for
Racing, speedwork
Racing, speedwork
Cushioning kind
Balanced
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Extremely cushioned
Extremely cushioned
Flexibility
medium
medium
Stability
some stability
very secure
Sizing
purchase half dimension greater
purchase half dimension greater
Retail value
US$189.95
US$180
The Mach X 2 has a twin foam midsole with a smooth, bouncy PEBA foam on the highest and a firmer, extra secure EVA foam on the underside. This offers you a extra refined trip character and it makes the coach extra sturdy.
The Mach X has the identical twin foam midsole but it surely has much less PEBA foam on the highest and extra EVA on the underside. It additionally has a thinner midsole than model 2 so it has a firmer trip with much less cushioning depth.
The X 2 is healthier for longer runs as a result of it has extra cushioning, whereas the X is healthier for shorter runs as a result of it’s firmer and lighter.
Each variations have a Pebax plate of their midsoles to create stiffness and propulsion. The plate within the X 2 is steeper and extra aggressive than the 1 within the X so it supplies extra propulsion. The plate is extra outstanding within the X 2 and it makes it really feel sooner. The plate in model 2 can also be winged which creates extra inherent stability.
The X 2 is extra secure than the X. It’s because it has EVA sidewalls on the rear foot on either side for much less lean bias.
The outsole of model 1 is extra sturdy than the outsole of model 2. It has thicker rubber lugs to guard the midsole foam so it reveals noticeably much less put on than model 2.
The higher of model 2 may be very skinny, gentle and breathable. It feels extra like stripped down racing higher than model 1. It has a flat tongue which feels tough on its underside which can irritate some runners. It has no padding on its collar and heel tab so rubbers with delicate Achilles could discover some irritation or rubbing from the sharp heel tab. It has a slim toe field so it’s best to go up a half dimension or get the extensive model.
The higher of model 1 is thicker, extra padded and extra comfy than model 2. It feels extra like a coaching higher than a racing one. It has a thicker, padded tongue which is comfy on the highest of your ft. There’s padding round its collar and heel tab so there isn’t a irritation. It runs a half dimension small because of the slim toe field so that you also needs to get the extensive model or go up a half dimension.
