HOKA Mach X 3 vs HOKA Mach X 3
HOKA Mach X 3 vs HOKA Mach X 3, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $190 | $190 |
| Weight | 289.2g | 243.8g |
| Drop | 5mm | 5mm |
| Stack (heel/forefoot) | — | — |
| Lug depth | — | — |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Primary use | Uptempo | Uptempo |
| Cushion | High | Moderate |
| Firmness | Balanced | Firm |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | Composite | Composite |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Midsole | Dual-density midsole: PEBA foam top layer over EVA (CMEVA) | CMEVA with PEBA top layer |
| Outsole | Compression-molded sticky rubber | Compression molded sticky rubber |
| Width availability | Standard | Standard |
| Best for | Runners who want one shoe that covers both daily miles and tempo work with some plated propulsion. | Runners wanting a single plated shoe for tempo work and uptempo daily miles at a 5mm drop. |
| Avoid if | You want a dedicated race-day shoe or a plush, soft recovery trainer. | You want plush, soft cushioning for easy recovery days or have a wide forefoot sensitive to a snug toe box. |
| Lowest offer | — | — |
Which should you pick?
head-to-head · opinionThese are the same shoe in different fits: the HOKA Mach X 3 (289.2 g, high cushion) and the HOKA Mach X 3 Women's (243.8 g, moderate cushion), both a 5mm drop with a composite plate for tempo and uptempo daily miles. Pick the version that matches your fit and sizing, since the trade-off is only the lighter, slightly firmer women's build versus the more cushioned men's platform. Neither is a dedicated racer or a plush recovery trainer, so look elsewhere if that's what you need.