Hoka
Hoka Mach 7
Hoka Mach 7. 35.6mm stack, 224g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 35.6 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 26.2 mm forefoot, heel counter 5/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 29.1 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 96 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 96 BR / 54% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 9.4 mm drop, heel counter 5/5
Full specs
Drop
9.4 mm
Heel stack
35.6 mm
Forefoot stack
26.2 mm
Weight
224 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.62 |
| Breathability | 96 BR |
| Drying potential | 54 % |
| Flexibility | 14.2 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 13.60 Nm |
| Heel counter | 5/5 |
| Energy return | 60.6 % |
| Shock absorption | 137 SA |
| Midsole softness | 41.7 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Tongue padding | 3.1 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 4.4 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (72.9 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Tall toebox (29.1 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs small. Consider a half size up.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the Hoka Mach 7 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 35.6 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.
Does the Hoka Mach 7 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 72.9 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Hoka Mach 7?
9.4 mm, with a 35.6 mm heel stack and 26.2 mm forefoot.
Is the Hoka Mach 7 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.62. Elite grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 21/100 (Weak)
hotFootScore: 100/100 (Elite)
achillesFriendlyScore: 39/100 (Passable)
hundredMilerReadiness: 79/100 (Great)