HOKA
SauconyWhich should you buy?
Choose the Mach X 3 if you want a forgiving, well-cushioned shoe for long tempo runs, or need a wide fit.
Choose the Endorphin Speed 6 if you want the lighter, bouncier shoe for workouts and races.
The Mach X 3 is 34 g heavier than the Endorphin Speed 6. It has 6 mm more foam under the heel. Its drop is 5 mm against 8 mm.
Side by side
| Spec | Mach X 3HOKA | Endorphin Speed 6Saucony |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 87/100 (2 reviews) | Not enough reviews yet |
| Type | Super trainer | Super trainer |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 264 g | 230 g |
| Heel stack | 44 mm | 38 mm |
| Drop | 5 mm | 8 mm |
| Cushioning | Balanced | Balanced |
| Bounce | Springy | Springy |
| Plate | Plate / rods | Nylon plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard, wide | standard |
| Waterproof version | No | No |
| UK RRP | £170 | £170 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Mach X 3
- Deep, protective cushioning with a smooth rocker
- Lively forefoot rebound for tempo efforts
- Heel hold much improved over v2
- Heavier than the previous version
- Narrow toe box and a fiddly, unattached tongue
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Endorphin Speed 6
- Springier PWRRUN PBX foam
- More cushioning but lighter
- Secure heel lock
- Less grounded at easy paces
- Little rubber at the heel
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
HOKA Mach X 3: Mostly an upper fix: more padding and a reshaped heel collar and counter cure the Mach X 2's heel slip, while the plate and outsole carry over; it is a little heavier and snugger.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 6: New PWRRUN PBX foam, 2 mm more stack and a redesigned nylon plate, while dropping about 17 g compared with the Endorphin Speed 5.
Prices for the Mach X 3 Prices for the Endorphin Speed 6
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