Hoka
Hoka Mach X 3
Hoka Mach X 3. 42.9mm stack, 264g. 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? 42.9 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 33.4 mm forefoot, heel counter 2/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 28.5 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 9.5 mm drop, heel counter 2/5
Full specs
Drop
9.5 mm
Heel stack
42.9 mm
Forefoot stack
33.4 mm
Weight
264 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.58 |
| Breathability | 3 BR |
| Flexibility | 17.8 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 20.40 Nm |
| Heel counter | 2/5 |
| Energy return | 58.9 % |
| Shock absorption | 151 SA |
| Midsole softness | 32.5 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Tongue padding | 6.4 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 5.0 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (70.8 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Tall toebox (28.5 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 X 3 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 42.9 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.
Does the Hoka Mach X 3 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 70.8 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Hoka Mach X 3?
9.5 mm, with a 42.9 mm heel stack and 33.4 mm forefoot.
Is the Hoka Mach X 3 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.58. Elite grip on wet rock.
Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 90/100 (Elite)
hotFootScore: 22/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 63/100 (Solid)
hundredMilerReadiness: 79/100 (Great)