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The Hoka One One Mach is a brand new model from Hoka One One. It is basically the replacement for the discontinued Hoka One One Clayton 2. So if you’re looking for the closest thing to the Hoka One One Clayton, then the Mach is your best bet. It’s the first model I’ve run in. I have run in both the Hoka One One Clifton as well as the Bondi.

My apologies, but I took photos when I first got the shoe and lost them. I realized I had lost “clean photos” of the shoe, so you’ll have to deal with them with over 100 miles of mud and dirt. At least, you know I run in them. 😉

While I work in a running store, it’s important to keep in mind that there is no perfect running shoe. Not everything works for everyone, and Hoka is not paying me to write about their shoes. Here is a stock photo for good measure.

Weight: Men’s size 9: 7.7oz Women’s size 8: 6.5oz

Drop: 5mm

It always seems to surprise people that most Hoka Shoes are a 4-5mm drop. It’s like running on a flatter elevated platform.

The Fit:

The Hoka One One Mach is one of the wider Hoka models. It has a full knit upper. The knit upper means it’s seamless and allows feet to spread out as appropriate. As I’ve mentioned in many reviews, but more shoe companies are going towards a seamless upper. It accommodates wider feet including bunions.

Knit uppers are more seamless and a more flexible fit. Personally, I prefer seamless and knit uppers because they fit my foot much better.

Ride:

I like the ride a lot. While I never ran in the Hoka Clayton, I do know it’s the most similar and meant to replace it. It’s lighter and more firm than any other Hoka model.

Why is that?

The Mach uses a new material from Hoka named: ProFly.

ProFly makes the heel firmer in the forefoot but softer in the heal. It’s designed to role you forward and the difference also helps protect the feet, especially if you are more likely to heel strike. According to Hoka, the Profly is more durable and resilient. I found it to be the springiest and most “fast” of any Hoka shoe I’ve run in so far.

Summary:

I’ve logged just over 100 miles in the Mach and like it a lot. I wasn’t sure how much I would but new shoes are always fun to try (if they are appropriate for your foot). I haven’t had any issues, or blisters, which is essential as well. I’ll keep the Hoka One One Mach is my rotation until the cushion is gone.

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Current Shoe Rotation:

Daily runs: Hoka One One Mach, Brooks Glycerin, Saucony Triumph ISO 4
Workouts: Nike Zoom fly, Altra Escalante
Races: Saucony Type A or Endorphin

Questions for you:
What is your current favorite running shoe?
Do you prefer more or less cushion?

Appearance:

I rarely talk about the appearance of shoes, but Hoka has made a solid effort to make their shoes look more friendly to the eyes. When Hoka was first developing shoes, some of their earlier models I wouldn’t ever use as a “casual” shoe. The Hoka Clifton 4 went through such a drastic change in appearance, that it’s now a shoe I bought myself a second pair to walk around in.

Fit:

Fit wise, the Hoka Clifton 4 is similar to the Clifton 3. It’s important, especially if you have wider feet (like myself!). I wore a 10 in the Clifton 3 and continue in a 10 now.

The great news for the Clifton lovers is the Clifton now comes in wide! That deserves 10 exclamation points by itself.

As Hoka claims, they did update the upper. The new mesh is much more breathable than previous years and also has zero seams (which is trending in the industry right now).

Ride:

The Clifton is known to be lightweight but very cushioned. To me, it feels like a giant spongey marshmallow underneath your feet. The Bondi feels much more firm and dense, while the Clifton is much more spongy.

Hoka claims this year the Clifton 4 will last much longer than previous models. As someone who has run and works at a running store, I will say that the Clifton has been notorious for not lasting as long as many other similar brands. They sacrifice durability with decreasing the weight of the shoe. This year, is a different story and I’ve almost run 300 miles in the Clifton 4. A shoe I was never able to put that much mileage on.

If you have run in the Clifton 3, the ride is very similar. It’s like a giant marshmallow underneath your feet. If you are new to the Clifton or Hoka, it’s a lightweight but a well cushioned and soft ride. You feel the roll as you move through your gait cycle.

Thoughts:

I like the Clifton 4 and it will continue to keep it in my rotation. In fact, I bought a second pair to walk around in because I do believe it does look that good.

Current Rotation:
Saucony Freedom (long runs/easy runs)
Hoka Clifton 4 (long runs/easy runs)
Brooks Ghost 10 (daily runs)
Altra Escalante (speed workouts)
Saucony Type A/Endorphin (races)

Questions for you:
What is your current favorite running shoe?

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