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HOKA Mach X 3

Runometry Index 87 out of 100 · Go fast in training · PlatedRoadTraining & racingPlatedReleased 2025
HOKA Mach X 3, side view

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

87/100

Complete index

No. 1 of 22 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Very good

Lightness242 g
+27.5 pts
Cushioning40 mm
+29.0 pts
FoamPEBA
+30.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
242 g
Reference size not stated by the source
LightLighter than 71% of them
Drop
5 mm
Very lowLower than 76% of them
Low drop shoes (≤ 5 mm)
Heel stack
42 mm
Very highHigher than 76% of them
High stack shoes (≥ 40 mm)
Forefoot stack
38 mm
Very highHigher than 86% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
PEBA,EVA
Foam material
PEBA
Plate
Pebax
Support
Neutral
Upper
Warp knit woven upper
Outsole
Compression-molded sticky rubber

Who and what for

Versions
Unisex

Sources: hoka.com (manufacturer), au.hoka.com (manufacturer), top4running.it (retailer), hoka.com (manufacturer), au.hoka.com (manufacturer)

Method

What’s new since the HOKA Mach X 2

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

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  • Weight

    Mach X 3 (2025) · This version
    242 g
    Mach X 2 (2024)
    260 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    Mach X 3 (2025) · This version
    5 mm
    Mach X 2 (2024)
    5 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Heel stack

    Mach X 3 (2025) · This version
    42 mm
    Mach X 2 (2024)
    44 mm
    Change
    −2 mm
  • Forefoot stack

    Mach X 3 (2025) · This version
    38 mm
    Mach X 2 (2024)
    39 mm
    Change
    −1 mm
  • Midsole foam

    Mach X 3 (2025) · This version
    PEBA / EVA
    Mach X 2 (2024)
    PEBA / SCF EVA
    Change
    New
  • Plate

    Mach X 3 (2025) · This version
    Pebax
    Mach X 2 (2024)
    Pebax
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Catalogue price

    Mach X 3 (2025) · This version
    USD 190
    Mach X 2 (2024)
    USD 190
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Runometry Index

    Mach X 3 (2025) · This version
    87/100
    Mach X 2 (2024)
    83/100
    Change
    +4 pts
CriterionMach X 3 (2025)This versionMach X 2 (2024)Change
Weight 242 g 260 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 5 mm 5 mm Unchanged
Heel stack 42 mm 44 mm −2 mm
Forefoot stack 38 mm 39 mm −1 mm
Midsole foam PEBA / EVA PEBA / SCF EVA New
Plate Pebax Pebax Unchanged
Catalogue price USD 190 USD 190 Unchanged
Runometry Index 87/100 83/100 +4 pts

Model history

2025 This version

HOKA Mach X 3, side view
  • Weight 242 g
  • Drop 5 mm

6 colours

2024

2023

HOKA Mach X, side view, White

HOKA

Mach X

  • Weight 266 g
  • Drop 5 mm

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