Mach v6
Width options: standard (Men's) / standard (Women's)
Imported family signal
32 of 38 runners said this shoe fit true to size.
Fit Notes
True to size. Snug toebox compared to other Hokas.
Sizing vs. popular reference shoes
| If you wear | Length | Width | Toebox | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New Balance FuelCell Rebel 4 (Women's) 9100% 2 of 2 runners landed on 9 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 9-9 |
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer 3 (Women's) 8.5100% 2 of 2 runners landed on 8.5 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 8.5-8.5 |
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 (Men's) 8100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8-8 |
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 (Women's) 11100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 11 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Snug toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 11-11 |
Altra Torin 7 (Men's) 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
Asics Metaspeed Sky+ (Women's) 9100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
Asics Novablast 4 (Women's) 9100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 (Women's) 9100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
Hoka Arahi 6 (Women's) 11100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 11 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Cramped toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 11-11 |
Hoka Bondi 9 (Women's) 9100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 13 (Women's) 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 14 (Women's) 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
New Balance Fresh Foam 880 14 (Women's) 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
New Balance FuelCell SC Elite 3 (Women's) 9.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly wide | Roomy toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9.5-9.5 |
Nike Air Zoom Structure 26 (Women's) 8.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8.5-8.5 |
Nike Vaporfly 3 (Men's) US13100% 1 of 1 runners landed on US13 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly wide | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 13-13 |
Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 (Women's) UK 9.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on UK 9.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Cramped toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9.5-9.5 |
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 (Women's) 11100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 11 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Snug toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 11-11 |
Saucony Kinvara 14 (Women's) 8.5, 9, or 9.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5, 9, or 9.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8.599-8.599 |
Adidas Adizero Evo SL (Women's) 8.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 (0.4 weighted). | Consider sizing up 0.5 | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8.5-8.5 |
Hoka Clifton 8 (Women's) 9100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.4 weighted). | Some go half size down | Slightly wide | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
Nike Pegasus 42 (Men's) 8100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8 (0.4 weighted). | Some go half size down | Slightly wide | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8-8 |
Hoka Rincon 3 (Women's) unknown100% 1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 report |
Hoka Speedgoat 6 (Men's) unknown100% 1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Roomy toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 report |
Hoka Bondi 8 (Women's) 11.550%unknown50% 1 of 2 runners landed on 11.5 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 11.5-11.5 |
Nike Pegasus 42 (Women's) unknown50%7.550% 1 of 2 runners landed on 7.5 (0.9 weighted). | Consider sizing up 0.5 | Slightly narrow | Snug toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 7.5-7.5 |
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 (Women's) 7 UK womens50%7.550% 1 of 2 runners landed on 7 UK womens (0.9 weighted). | Consider sizing up 0.5 | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 7-7.5 |
Hoka Clifton 9 (Women's) 8D50%9D50% 1 of 2 runners landed on 8D (0.9 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Roomy toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 8-9 |
Puma Deviate Nitro 2 (Women's) 850%1050% 1 of 2 runners landed on 10 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Cramped toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 8-10 |
Brooks Ghost 17 (Women's) 950%EU 44/US 10D50% 1 of 2 runners landed on 9 (0.9 weighted). | Some go half size down | True to width | Snug toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 9-4410 |
2 of 2 runners landed on 9 (0.9 weighted).
2 of 2 runners landed on 8.5 (0.9 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 11 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 11 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on US13 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on UK 9.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 11 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5, 9, or 9.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 (0.4 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.4 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8 (0.4 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.5 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 11.5 (0.9 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 7.5 (0.9 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 7 UK womens (0.9 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 8D (0.9 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 10 (0.9 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 9 (0.9 weighted).
Community reports
Across the full report set, this many called the shoe true to size.
Reports with extra written context about what runners actually felt.
Signals for hotspots, blisters, or other pain points across the full report set.
| Came from | Bought | Verdict | Runner note | Issues | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saucony Kinvara 14 (Women's) Size women's 9 or 9.5 | 8.5, 9, or 9.5 | True to sizeTrue to width | heel slipping, more pronounced than other Hokas tried | [ambiguity: Poster tried multiple sizes; Mach 4 showed more heel slip than Clifton or Kawana.] | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/v7vyin/hokas_and_heel_slipping_my_foot_or_technique/] | Blisters (heel) | Mar 2026 |
Puma Deviate Nitro 2 (Women's) Size 10 | 10 | True to sizeSlightly wide | Hoka Mach 6 toes feel squished despite being slightly wider in specs than Puma Deviate Nitro 2 | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1eemaap/hoka_mach_6/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Adidas Adizero Evo SL (Women's) Size 9.5 | 8.5 | Slightly shortTrue to width | Hoka Mach runs small compared to adidas Speed | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/mopoa5/overpronating_nike_loyalist_needs_to_change_needs/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 (Men's) Size 8 | 8 | True to sizeTrue to width | poster considering size 8 in Hoka Recovery 3 slides, currently wears size 8 in Adilette Comfort slides | [ambiguity: Poster is considering this size but has not yet purchased; inferred from context that poster is female based on size range and product type] | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1e63czc/size_for_hoka_recovery_3_slides/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 (Women's) Size 9 | 9 | True to sizeTrue to width | Mach 4 fits true to size | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/m1vq8x/hoka_rincon_2_and_mach_4_sizing/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 13 (Women's) Size 8.5 | 7.5 | True to sizeTrue to width | needed half size down for Hoka Mach 4 compared to NB 1080 | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/pz5qj9/hoka_mach_4_womens_sizing/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 (Women's) Size 7.5 UK womens | 7 UK womens | Slightly shortTrue to width | Sized down half size from Nimbus 24 | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/wclqvy/hoka_sizing_question/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
New Balance FuelCell SC Elite 3 (Women's) Size 9.5 | 9.5 | True to sizeSlightly wide | similar base shape to Supercomp Elite V3 with slightly taller stack and 1mm higher drop; more toe room than Supercomp Elite | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1f6lbmf/hoka_mach_x_2_launch_day_review/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Hoka Bondi 8 (Women's) Size 11 | 11.5 | True to sizeTrue to width | Mach 6 sized up to 11.5 from Bondi 8 at 11 | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1da64cl/review_500_km_on_hoka_bondi_8_from_a_heavy_runner/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Brooks Ghost 17 (Women's) Size EU 44/US 10 | EU 44/US 10D | True to sizeTrue to width | Doesn't feel tight but black toes disagree, more bouncy than Ghost 10 | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/17v43ka/recommendations_for_new_set_of_shoes/] | Black toenails | Mar 2026 |
heel slipping, more pronounced than other Hokas tried | [ambiguity: Poster tried multiple sizes; Mach 4 showed more heel slip than Clifton or Kawana.] | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/v7vyin/hokas_and_heel_slipping_my_foot_or_technique/]
Hoka Mach 6 toes feel squished despite being slightly wider in specs than Puma Deviate Nitro 2 | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1eemaap/hoka_mach_6/]
Hoka Mach runs small compared to adidas Speed | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/mopoa5/overpronating_nike_loyalist_needs_to_change_needs/]
poster considering size 8 in Hoka Recovery 3 slides, currently wears size 8 in Adilette Comfort slides | [ambiguity: Poster is considering this size but has not yet purchased; inferred from context that poster is female based on size range and product type] | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1e63czc/size_for_hoka_recovery_3_slides/]
Mach 4 fits true to size | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/m1vq8x/hoka_rincon_2_and_mach_4_sizing/]
needed half size down for Hoka Mach 4 compared to NB 1080 | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/pz5qj9/hoka_mach_4_womens_sizing/]
Sized down half size from Nimbus 24 | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/wclqvy/hoka_sizing_question/]
similar base shape to Supercomp Elite V3 with slightly taller stack and 1mm higher drop; more toe room than Supercomp Elite | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1f6lbmf/hoka_mach_x_2_launch_day_review/]
Mach 6 sized up to 11.5 from Bondi 8 at 11 | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1da64cl/review_500_km_on_hoka_bondi_8_from_a_heavy_runner/]
Doesn't feel tight but black toes disagree, more bouncy than Ghost 10 | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/17v43ka/recommendations_for_new_set_of_shoes/]
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