Hoka Mach X 2 | Stellar Shoe, Potentially Fatal Flaw

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@adambuckle4513 3 ай бұрын

Banger of a shoe... 2 things, break them in, couple 5ks then a couple of 10ks then went for a longer tempo effort... im sure like most it takes more than a couple of runs to get that lacing fit dialed in, they are an absolute baller of a shoe... getting better with everyrun, that eva bottom now tenderised a little... very addictive daily trainer!

@jordanmiller5627 3 ай бұрын

I have had these since they launched and I have no heel issues with them. Love them! Great video!

@SeeChadRun 2 ай бұрын

I found that if you fold the achilles heel flap down around the back of the shoe, that seems to help with reduced rubbing. All this said, I've really enjoyed the Mach X 2. It's a shoe that is super rewarding to run fast in but one that also feels good when needing to slow the pace down. Great review as always!

@MillennialMedicine 3 ай бұрын

I had issues with heel rubbing when I first got them and did a 5 K but didn't have a blister. I bought those pads you can get for high heels and stuck it in the back and was able to get the 10 miles in with no issues!

@S7ARTAN 3 ай бұрын

Please send link to pads

@RyKnocks 3 ай бұрын

Shoe brand of the year for me. Skyward X, Cielo X1, and now Mach X2. I got my Mach X2 on release day and haven't had a single issue with the heel. It's what a "super trainer" should strive to be. Great at slow pace, with extra gears for higher pace, while being lightweight and comfy.

@henrybarksdalejr.5558 3 ай бұрын

Have to tell you that this shoe is just plain awesome. My running feels explosive in it and I’ll probably race in it (over my endorphin pros😮)! Heel is not an issue and they are stable for me (a need). For most runners I think it may just be taking the time to put these on at the heel- probably not a slower paced heel strikers best shoe - but I am a heel striker and the get you onto your forefoot FAST. Love them and chose them over Superblasts.

@wonkydonkey7899 3 ай бұрын

Hoka tried to make this version more like a racing shoe, which explains why they omit the padding around the ankle collar to save weight. They overlooked the potential rubbing and irritation some runners have experienced running in this shoe. Hopefully they fix this flaw in the next version.

@GeoffLivingston 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate you flagging the heel straight out of the gate. I really wanted to buy this shoe when it came out, but just cannot risk blowing up a training cycle with that heel design. Hopefully v3 will just be an upper update.

@matthiassventoest6800 3 ай бұрын

Hmmm,, interesting.., this is what we need to hear as runners. thank you

@staxx7753 3 ай бұрын

havnt tried this one yet but lovein the cielo x1 . hope you have been doing well always love your awesome reviews

@iibnf 3 ай бұрын

I used to love Hokas, the old Vanquish were a pre-supershoe favourite, but now they all seem to have those really high instep orthotic style supports that cause me enormous pain.

@Chancemorgan44 3 ай бұрын

I personally haven’t had any Achilles issues. I enjoyed these more than the skyward x

@theminimallist 3 ай бұрын

Dope NY shirt… just got this shoe. Hoping my not so narrow ankles are an advantage here because the shoe feels great in store.

@Johnson-xx9pm 3 ай бұрын

Ran a 10K race in these and they were fab, felt like I was gliding and they made me want to run fast! Had no heel issues thanks to using ultralight Balega socks and heel lock lacing, but it is a bit odd to have to compensate for this problem in an expensive shoe.

@turcottedavid 3 ай бұрын

Bougth this excited to have a training partner with my beloved Cielo X1...cut my heel up 2 miles in. Sadly had to send it back. LOVED the ride. Hate the heel.

@Lee-mx5li 3 ай бұрын

Great job on video... agree on back heel area is bad,

@joshhutton9534 3 ай бұрын

Did my first run in them this morning. It’s a great ride, but started feeling some irritation near the end. I’m going to see if some KT tape helps out or they may end up going back. Shoe is sooooo close to being an absolute banger.

@stephenmiller722 3 ай бұрын

i dont get who run tests these shoes and doesn't come back to Hoka with these problems during production, literally every single review has said the same problem with the heel so I don't know how they don't pick up on something like that during production

@franklinperedo 2 ай бұрын

Right on man… 👍

@Brozneo 3 ай бұрын

I've got them and no issues at all with the heel

@FrazCollett-Gorton 3 ай бұрын

Another excellent review, Emily 🔥❤ I’ve never worn Hoka shoes but this looks good to me. Great choice of music for your run footage by the way 👌🏼 Oh and I’ve recently seen some of your posts on Instagram…I’m a massive basketball fan and have followed the Knicks / Liberty for a number of years. Loving your dedication to the Libs! 😍 Keep doing what you do 🙏🏻

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

Let’s goooo Liberty! Even though they just lost lol love them anyway)

@davidyangonzalez6660 3 ай бұрын

Great review...I love the level and quality of advice, and I have to say that after all the negative comments I've seen on the heel issue, thanks to your review I AM going to test them, anyways.

@KrisP10 3 ай бұрын

Tried it on today, ok under foot but did not get a secure fit -> Achilles soon to be 🔥

@Maochan81 3 ай бұрын

Same. Wanted to save some money, but had to go with the Cielo x1. It's puzzling to me how the heels are similar, yet the mach x2 heel is messed up. It's like did not position those heel pads correctly.

@mikerobbins4138 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review I agree with you on the heal I prefer padded one all around from the video I haven't seen them in person heal looks flimsy I could be wrong. You think the upper will hold up?. And hi ruby

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

I do think the upper will hold up!

@mikerobbins4138 3 ай бұрын

@@RunLikeHeller was this the first time you saw a warning or msg on a shoe?

@jorgecastillo8289 3 ай бұрын

What do you think about the toe box and performance when compared to the new balance SC trainer v2 vs Hoka Mach x2 or can you do a video on the two I’m a heavier runner and looking for a good race day should with a wide fit

@ssos1786 2 ай бұрын

솔직히 발바닥 아래로 정말 좋음. 발등위가 병신같음. 발바닥 아래로는 정말매력적임. 진짜 손 많이가는 신발임. 쿠션이 특히 미쳤는데, 걸을 때 무너지지않는 균형감도 잇을정도로 안정감도 같고있을 정도임. 솔직히 말하면 슈퍼블라스트2보다 더 매력적이고 편하고 안정적인 미드솔같음. 어퍼가 편안하지 않은거지, 힐안정은 좋은편임. 발/발목/발바닥 안정적임. 단점은 발등위 모든것, 장점은 발바닥 아래 모든것. 어퍼가 늘어날거같지는 않은데, 신을수록 괜찮아짐. 지금은 적응한거인지 늘어난건지, 발 자체는 신을만함. 전 발볼 : 보통, 발등 : 보통인 편입니다. 일반모델을 삿고, 사이즈는 느낌에 발등이 좀 낮은느낌입니다. 저같은 보통발인 사람은 와이드모델을 추천함.

@i.p2088 3 ай бұрын

KT tape on the Achilles Tendon. ❤

@ThreadsandTreadsGreenwich 3 ай бұрын

Very curious to see the V3 sample in December - Gen 2 could be the killer for this model / series. Customers don't even ask what the price is, b/c they don't even approach the thought of purchasing it. SUPERBLAST sales versus MachX2. ---->> 110:1 in the last 15 days.

@jefreywith1f924 3 ай бұрын

I'm one of those 110 people And just like the name suggests, the ride is super, and I'm having a blast running in them. The new black color release is 🔥

@ThreadsandTreadsGreenwich 3 ай бұрын

@@jefreywith1f924 😀 👋👋

@jtorres3779 3 ай бұрын

Following 😊

@Sonic0988 3 ай бұрын

You’re amazing!

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Tom-kp8hh 2 ай бұрын

Anyone else watching this after they got the shoe 😅

@Altruistic00 3 ай бұрын

If weight saving was the goal with that minimalist heel collar, they shouldve just reshape the midsole outer design to look less bulky, at the gain of more comfort.

@Maochan81 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree. IDK why they always try to save weight in the upper. They give you a monster stack of foam and a flimsy upper.

@teasetarte17 3 ай бұрын

This or the Cielo X1 that I just bought? 😢

@Maochan81 3 ай бұрын

Just tried them both today. Both shoes have a great midsole. But the heel on the mach x2 is soooo bad. I went with the Cielo.

@noahsmolsky4434 3 ай бұрын

Watch out for your legs - your inner foot pronates while running (especially on the right side), it’s very obvious. You either need insoles or shoes with more support/stability.

@zanepritchard3600 3 ай бұрын

Not going to take a risk on the heel - not the first reviewer to warn about this.

@Alabama_Runnr 3 ай бұрын

The heel has been horrible for me. But I love the fit and midsole of the shoe, I’m trying to figure out solutions to the blister situation. Ordered some heel pads to see if that’ll help. If not, I’ll unfortunately return them for something else.

@ramirezsmith9791 3 ай бұрын

That’s my concern as well. Some say they’re having heal issues and some are not! Need to try them on first.

@wonkydonkey7899 3 ай бұрын

@@ramirezsmith9791Anatomically our feet are vary in shapes, volumes and lengths. Just because some runners experience heel rubbing, doesn’t mean you’ll have the ordeal.

@Alabama_Runnr 3 ай бұрын

@@ramirezsmith9791 unfortunately I tried them on and they felt great, but after a couple of miles in them, that’s when you start to notice a bad heel rub. Tried using moleskin, didn’t help, using something else to help feel the padding situation but if it doesn’t work, I’ll return them. It’s a shame too because the shoe runs amazing.

@Chancemorgan44 3 ай бұрын

The heel didn’t bother me I returned the skyward x for these and I love it

@itsahardmuttlife9263 3 ай бұрын

How did the idiots at Hoka come to agreement on this heel counter?

@wonkydonkey7899 3 ай бұрын

Maybe the testers they have running in this shoe didn’t have the heel rubbing issue, so they finalized it as a releasable model.

@itsahardmuttlife9263 3 ай бұрын

@@wonkydonkey7899 That just means they didn’t have enough people testing this shoe. Too many reviewers have issues with it. Everyone doesn’t have the same running mechanics. Companies need to think about potential issues that could affect the majority of the running community instead of just their pro athletes.

@gtromble 3 ай бұрын

Maybe they're just raising prices.

@PabloPerez-nd7se 3 ай бұрын

So this isn’t rocket science right???? These designers must know how to make heels and ankle padding!?!? Why is there so often one thing that doesn’t work right?