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Hoka Mach 5

Hoka Mach 5. 30.7mm stack, 225g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

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Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

69Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 30.7 mm stack, cushion 4/5

51Solid

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 25 mm forefoot stack

58Solid

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 30.7 mm heel stack

81Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 4 BR breathability

23Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 4 BR / ?% drying

74Great

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 5.7 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

5.7 mm

Heel stack

30.7 mm

Forefoot stack

25 mm

Weight

225 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.54
Breathability4 BR
Flexibility9.4 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return64.5 %
Shock absorption139 SA
Outsole thickness0.0 mm
Tongue padding4.3 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness4.2 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Hoka Mach 5 good for 100-mile races?

Great. 30.7 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 69/100.

Does the Hoka Mach 5 fit wide feet?

Toebox width has not been measured in the lab yet.

What is the drop on the Hoka Mach 5?

5.7 mm, with a 30.7 mm heel stack and 25 mm forefoot.

Is the Hoka Mach 5 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.54. Solid grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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Hoka Mach 5 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run