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Introduction
Taking insights from HOKA’s successful Cielo X 1 Road Racer the updated Mach X 2 offers more speed and an improved ride.

Key info 

Price: £170
Foot type:
Neutral
Weight:
290g (Men’s)
Stack height:
46mm – 38mm
Heel drop:
8mm
Surface:
Road
Best for:
Long slower runs, recovery runs and enjoyable cushioned runs.

History
The HOKA Mach has been a super-fast daily trainer for a while now, but in 2023 the Mach X came out, adding a plate to up the speed of the original lightweight build.

The Mach X 2 marks its first update and brings with it some big changes to improve your speed.

Closer Look
Up top HOKA have introduced a new lino-weave material in the upper, which means you get a highly breathable and lightweight upper that is still built to withstand the rigours of daily training.

The plate through the midsole is made from Peba, a plastic that is known for its ability to store energy, releasing it with a snap when pressure is relieved, which is why is used to give an energetic feel underfoot within both the plate and the cushioning. It also gives a slightly less firm feel than a carbon plate, which makes it ideal for everyday use.

Inspired by their successful and pinnacle Cielo X 1 road race day shoe, the plate not only has added winglets to improve your stability, its shaped in a more aggressive meta rocker as part of a more aggressive profile of the shoe to help with your speedwork.

This updated version also features more Peba foam than before. Peba is the generic name for the branded PebaX, so you get more of the incredible propulsion we discussed when talking about the plate. Peba foam is also super lightweight, so it helps to keep the shoes weight down.

Underneath the midsole, HOKA have improved the rubber coverage in the outsole, and with a new sticky rubber material being used, you can expect excellent traction too.

Conclusion
By adding more Peba foam, a more aggressive rocker shape, and an improved plate, the Mach X 2 is a big update to an already winning shoe, set to help you find the fastest version of yourself.

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Ray Barlow

Having suffered from Chronic Fatigue for over a decade, I am a recent convert to the joys of running. Although every run steals a lot of energy, the mental health and fitness benefits more than make up for it. My runs are mainly across the back of the nearby beaches, dodging between the tourists. When not geeking out over the latest running tech, you can find me trying new gins, making gins, or boring anyone within earshot about gin.
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