Hoka Mach 6 First Run Review

[@dumpster_dick9599]

Thanks for doing this review. Mach 4 was one of my favorite b/c my heel strike and the roll the shoe has. Hope the new design doesn’t lose this trait…

[@supwell]

Little bit less of that roll and the foam doesn't extend as far back as the Mach 5 but still an awesome show so far. Just size up half or full 😂

[@lukepaulson3428]

This was a great, in-depth review. Thanks! Newest doesn’t always equal best, as some channels would have us believe, and it’s nice to get honest feedback.

[@jtorres3779]

Got the mach 6 and it's pretty bouncy and has excellent grip in the rain, I took it out on a 16mile rain run and didn't disappoint... Still will have the mach 5 in the rotation

[@hufemeve]

Dude, thanks so much for your thorough review. I got a lot of love for the Mach series to the point that I still have a pair of Mach 4 that I use exclusively for treadmill workout and they're awesome. I was a bit concerned with this latest version, but based on your review I'm looking forward to get me a pair. Cheers!

[@chadcook164]

I got my Mach 6 today and had the same thoughts as your conversation about tightness. I also went to get my Mach 5s and they’re most definitely short. Ordered up 1/2 size.

[@justoutlaw6423]

How do they compare in the toebox?

[@masterlange1439]

Really appreciate all these reviews.

[@DodgerDad]

LFG! I was so looking forward to your review, homie.

[@yahinkie9532]

Love the vlogging feel of these videos

[@xtalenx]

I totally agree with the rubber coverage on the rear foot, I hit and wear in exactly the same place and it's ridiculous they didn't just extend the rubber to the back of the shoe. Can't wait to see you take it to 100 miles to show the wear, my Mach 4 were already showing heavy wear at that stage so should be a good indication

[@supwell]

Yeah it's a weird design choice for sure. Same thing in the cielo x-1

[@brokenfreddy1262]

Another great video..I gave up on hokas for a few years..now they have changed up the foams and the rocket x2 is my best long distance racer/trainer..enough that I bought several for the future..also the Cielo road and Cielo x1 are starting to take the place of other brands in my racing lineup..really like the format and real analysis instead of a shoe company ad..my day is always 10-13mi on the hamster wheel with big screen tv and Japanese races..my tunes are Chinese/Vietnamese club musics..can't understand a word but the beat is what counts..😅

[@supwell]

🙌🏽thanks for the kind words. And agreed I just need a good beat for the treadmill! Also hoka is on a tear - I'm excited to see what the Mach x 2 and the skyflow bring

[@ajmartinez1906]

Thanks for the review, in progress of getting a pair from a fellow Hobby Jogger. Hopefully this won't disappoint as I was with the Mach 4's

[@anthonytorgerson4175]

Great review as usual. I have mine, in blue, on the way.

[@Simo.PT.]

Great content! Like also for this long format: everyone can only Watch the part of his interest with the timestamp- I dont get the complaints. Will be interestes in a Long term durability review. Keep up the great work

[@supwell]

🙌🏽 thank you

[@aravaluska954]

This is great news for someone like me who has a really narrow feet. Can’t wait to get this in my rotation.

[@snakey973]

I loved the Mach 5s

[@tomlin4996]

Please compare Mach 6 vs NB Rebel v4✌

[@SofaKingA]

I'm still torn, did you make a decision yet? 😂.

[@infernaltim]

​@@SofaKingA In case you're still on the fence, I bought both. I got rid of the Rebels and kept the Mach 6. The Rebels are super squishy in the heel for me but not the forefoot so it felt like a negative drop, like I was running uphill, and it was making me work way too hard to turn my legs over. The Mach 6 is smooth and fantastic for me.

[@SofaKingA]

@@infernaltim I think I'm gonna buy both shoes lol. I had a $20 coupon to use at Dicks and they only had my size in the Rebel in stock so I took the plunge. The aren't as bouncy as I expected them to be.

[@infernaltim]

@@SofaKingA Exact same experience here. The arch setting pushed up too much as well and felt like it was pushing my forefoot up past my heel, I just didn't get on with them. I'm a heel striker so they seem like they'd work much better for a mid to forefoot striker.

[@SofaKingA]

@@infernaltim Seems like we are very similar, what other shoes you like? Have you tried the Boston 12? Another shoe in interested in.

[@kuriosites]

I like the daily trainer reviews. Also, early Saturday morning at the gym would be a great time to Deadlift 😁.

[@supwell]

Hahaha that is a great idea

[@youling1997]

Damn i was just waiting for this

[@kgunz4282]

I’m super interested in this. I loved my Mach 4. I still use them. Just shy of 500 miles. The bottoms are flat but I don’t care. I’ll take them until chunks are missing or my feet are falling out.

[@klipklapklop3359]

B2B 50+ min videos 🔥

[@salvadorboi]

“We don’t judge running shoes by their foam” 🔥🔑

[@mlmaxcheung]

A great hour long review!

[@Klian159]

NOICEEE hoka!! Awesome video as always! btw would love to see another review of the Adizero SL. I recently bought mine and they really are fine wine that just keeps getting better every run! :)

[@JonathanSanders458]

Get a stryd pod! They are such a game-changer

[@tono1665]

Top Review👍

[@hamoudalnasser]

Great review, as usual. I'm curious to know about the tightness width wise. I've found, in recent years, Hoka has been narrowing their toe boxes and lowering the volume around the arches/forefoot. I'd definitely go 1/2 a size up in this and almost certainly get the wide fit edition. Like you, I got more than I thought I would out of my last Mach (I had the 4). I;m thinking the outer rubber should add to durability, but there's only one way to know for sure. Curious to see your long run/100mile review. As for your question at the end, I'll make the obvious choice: in more detail how does the Mach 6 compare to the New Balance Rebel v4?

[@pseudoty]

These videos are the real Marathon 😂

[@cazman41]

1st your channel has become my go to for shoe reviews and recommendations. Very happy to see it pop in my feed by chance. 2nd, just some shoe advice. I'm 48, 6' 225lbs. Partial meniscectomy on each knee in 2019 and 2020. 5K time is currently only around 29 minutes. Current favorite trainer is the Tempo Next %. Running shoe is Speed 3. Any recommendations for a daily trainer and/or racing shoe? Money isn't really an obstacle. I just want to log more miles while protecting my knees and just being more healthy and active in general. Thanks in advance.

[@noeidee924]

Try answering the 5 questions in his personalized shoe matcher website. The link is included in the video description above. 👆🏼

[@fabio223FMJ]

You should work on getting more into mid foot to fore foot strikes, your mach 5 looks like you’re a hard heel striker.. it really helps a lot 👍🏻 my Mach 5 has almost not worn off at the heel but more in the front

[@djseitz425]

Just did my first 12 miler yesterday. Freaking sore today. Can’t wait until those are easy for me.

[@supwell]

Nice work 💪🏽 I remember when I did my first 10 miler in 2020 and it felt like the hardest thing I'd done in my life. Being consistent running an hour at least once a week for most weeks over the past few years has helped me gradually progress

[@itsCLG]

Great vid! What are your favorite daily trainers out at the moment?

[@shirtxl]

Keep the videos coming!

[@supwell]

💪🏽

[@hommefield9612]

How would you compare the Rebel v3 to these with only a non-firm supercritical foam for a mixture of running, walking, and coffee shops comfort?

[@ninernick9]

I actually thought the Mach 5 was too long, so Mach 6 being shorter is a big relief.

[@Carlosediaz543]

I’m so happy they added rubber! Like I think Hoka get alot of crap for durability because they don’t put any rubber on the shoes. Like older mach only lasted like 200, Clifton’s really only last like 250…

[@PedalScience]

I have the same sizing conspiracy theory about Adidas re Takumi Sen 9 to 10. You can imagine the debate between the design team and marketing! P.S had to return the Mach 6, easily at least half size too small.

[@dwb5043]

Great review. Surprised you didn’t exchange for a size up they looked tight. What jogging stroller do you use? New dad here.

[@paul5971]

do a tier list video soon please yowana

[@aaron81931]

What would be your top 5 shoes for 2 hour plus runs?

[@jg4894]

Compare to Topo Spector please

[@femaciel]

"Speed trainers" is good, I also call them workout trainers 👍🏻

[@bradhulick8488]

I had to go up a full size in my Mach 6.

[@fabsterun]

Kinda a Hoka Rebel now

[@jtorres3779]

I think it's going to take a few runs to break them in from the sides has they do start a bit tight

[@jesval01]

Wait, you in Charlotte? That’s dope man same here.

[@supwell]

Yeee mint hill

[@thierryung9387]

37mm... remember when we saw a Bondi 7 with 36mm at the heel and it was called "maximalist"...

[@mateuszmrowiec4265]

Can you please compare mach 6 with velocity 3 and novablast 4? Thank you😊

[@chinitopogi7511]

Son is this better than Adidas Boston series and Endorphin Speed Series?

[@SnorlaxRunning]

Do you have a running warehouse link for this?

[@supwell]

Yes here you go! www.runningwarehouse.com/HOKA_Mach_6/descpage-HO6MM00.html?from=supwell

[@SnorlaxRunning]

Thanks! Does it only work with the black color way or will it still apply if I change colors?

[@supwell]

@@SnorlaxRunningany color! As long as you click the link first, it will work for anything you buy on the site. Thank you for the support! 🙌🏽

[@SnorlaxRunning]

@@supwell Just ordered a pair and some shorts. Hopefully it worked!

[@leejarrett4928]

If you can bend a shoe with your hand it’s not offering any pop , your total weight vs a hand push is completely different.

[@stevestarr9769]

Too funny, I live in Rock Hill and shop at the Charlotte Running Company all the time. I had tried on the Mach 4 and 5, and was SO not impressed. With the change in midsole material, I'll likely try these on and see how they feel. I'm going to assume you got these at the Charlotte RC?

[@goldnugget7810]

Asics meta speed edge Paris plssss

[@bbtrainerfish7124]

Only thing i dont like is that a lot of people who just wear Hoka's for daily use and not running, dislike the looks of the thick, high sole of Hokas. The previous Mach's were the only version with a more flat appearance and now the Mach 6 looks more like all the others.

[@garyhaber6957]

Personally, I am very upset with Hoka atm. They had one of the absolute best shoes ever with the Hoka mach five, with a huge fan base, and they were always sold out. The Mach 6 has just came out for sale and they did a switch up on all of us loyal mach fans.. The shoe is now another Clifton with a different foam. And unfortunately, would you believe they have added a whopping eight millimeters to the stack. EIGHT MILLIMETERS!!!! The shoe has nothing to do with the original mach series as it is only 2mm difference from the Clifton's, give or take. What on earth? Hoka now have nothing for those of us who like a bit of a lower stack and a bit of flexibility and ground feel, without plates, etc. I just bought a pair of New Balance Rebel v4 sneakers. They seem to be a very good replacement, particularly with the stack height and drop, with only 1mm difference in the drop. V4 are 24mm in the forefoot and 30mm in the heel, so identical to the wonderful Mach 5s with only 1mm extra in the heel. Hoka have lost my business now and I hope they eventually come out with a shoe for those who like a lower stack shoe with ground feel and flexibility, in effect, something identical to the legendary and iconic Mach 5s and even 4s. But for now, have jumped over to New Balance. By the way, the Mach 5 offered really amazing lockdown in the rear and midfoot, but still offered fantastic toe splay up front, and i dont have a narrow foot. And when you put those Mach 5s beside the Mach 6s, bro those Mach 5 still look hot as..... its like comparing a fancy sports car in the 5s, with a Toyota Camry Hybrid in the 6 😅 Just be aware of all this when buying the Mach 6, if u are a Mach 5 fan. By the way, luv all your videos, your reviews, your thoroughness, your personality and honesty, and the great and interesting angles you use of your shoes on feet. Keep up the great work. God bless all 🙏 Ps. How do u think the Rebel v4 compares with the iconic Mach 5?

[@lukepaulson3428]

Why not just buy some more Mach 5’s? They are on sale and stocked in plenty of sizes at different online retailers. I have 2 pair I’m gonna work my way through.

[@garyhaber6957]

@lukepaulson3428 I did lol. I actually bought 5 pairs and stored them away to use one by one. But bought a pair of rebel v4s to include in my rotation.....

[@lukepaulson3428]

@@garyhaber6957 Nice! I’m thinking of adding a V4 to my rotation as well.

[@garyhaber6957]

@lukepaulson3428 you should. We need an alternative to the iconic Mach 5 for when they wear out aye. Plus it's good to have a few similar models on our feet 😆 🤣

[@drone9082]

Did they give you a women’s shoe

[@Carlosediaz543]

These just look like better Mach x’s with a better upper

[@TheValonquar]

Didnt work for my feet. Arch pain.

[@danielandco.8136]

do you have flat feet? if so what shoes do u get along with

[@TheValonquar]

@@danielandco.8136 yea low arch. Superblast novablast 4. Pumas despite being narrow feel ok. Saucony also work. EP4 feels amazing.

[@SharondaMilburn-em7qn]

I'm a newbie and I'm looking for a good walking shoe. I heard about these shoes cuz of the POTUS and I need a good shoe anyway. But! I needs something that's good for weight as well thanks.🙏✌️💪👍👌😊

[@tuckertech]

Yeah you gotta change out for a bigger size.

[@drone9082]

Exchange it for bigger size NOT WORTH I N J U R Y

[@brittonknaphus1425]

Good way to make a shoe lighter is make the shoe smaller lol.

[@deltamoney2742]

First

[@andeeaye]

Shouldn't bend shoes too much broseph. It can mess with the plate or midsole

[@sunnlands]

53 minutes for a first run video? I really want to watch your content, but 5-7 minutes would do here.

[@jwing51015]

Agreed. Anything past 20minutes I can’t wrap my head around diving into. Great analysis though! Just nice to see a bit more condensed

[@tuckertech]

He has timestamps. Just skip to the portions you want to see. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jwing51015]

@@tuckertech 👍

[@sunnlands]

@@tuckertecheven the time stamped sections are way too long

[@that_which_is_not]

Please don’t handle a shoe, while filming, when you’re driving. That’s some terrible driving etiquette

[@sunnlands]

I got some heavy DeMoor vibes from the driving scene. Maybe it is a ploy to get some traction on LRC?

[@BizzeB-nq1jb]

Because you never multi-task while driving….get real! Cancel culture vultures are the absolute worst! Keep killing it Yowana!

[@RunnerdJK]

He was looking at the road… Y’all need to chill

[@kellygray2852]

Oh boy…..

[@santiagochavez2068]

Dude lives in the burbs it’s not the same if he was LA driving or something…

[@drpacomd1]

I love your channel but this close to 1 hour videos are absurd man. Very few people have the time or the patience to watch a 1 hour shoe review. I certainly don’t. Unfortunately I’ll have to skip these videos. I’ll be back when your videos become more reasonable in length

[@thomasabbottjr]

Hoka doesn’t know how to make an upper.

[@chrisandsofia1919]

Don't drive and drin... er, make KZbin vids bruh 🤣