A plated daily trainer for speedwork and up-tempo running.

The HOKA Mach X 3 is a plated trainer built for faster training. It pairs a dual-density midsole with a PEBA top layer and a winged Pebax® plate, so the ride feels lively as you pick up the pace. HOKA lists it for everyday runs, training and racing.

Best for

• Tempo runs and intervals
• Faster daily runs
• Runners who want a plated shoe they can train in
• Racing, as HOKA suggests

Key specs

• Type: Plated neutral road trainer
• Ideal distance: Tempo sessions, intervals and faster daily runs, from 5 km up to longer training runs. HOKA also lists it for racing
• Support: Neutral
• Cushioning: Responsive
• Heel-to-toe drop: 5 mm
• Weight: about 242 g (women's, HOKA figure)
• Midsole: Dual-density, with a PEBA top layer
• Plate: Winged Pebax® plate
• Geometry: Speed-focused MetaRocker™
• Upper: Warp-knit upper, refined collar and softer tongue
• Outsole: Compression-moulded sticky rubber
• Width: Women's standard (B)
• Colour: Glimmering Blue / Varsity Navy
• Style code: 1168721-GBLV

Why you’ll love it

• PEBA top layer for a bouncy, energetic feel underfoot.
• Pebax® plate for a snappy toe-off.
• Speed-focused MetaRocker™ that rolls you forward as the pace lifts.
• Sticky rubber outsole for grip on the road.

True Stryde fit tip

Plated shoes feel firmer and faster than a daily cushioned shoe. Many runners keep the Mach X 3 for quicker sessions and use something softer, like a Clifton or Bondi, for easy days.

Sizing

US women's sizing in standard B width. As printed on the box, US 10 is UK 8.5 / EU 42⅔ / 27cm, and US 11 is UK 9.5 / EU 44 / 28cm.

FAQs

Is the Mach X 3 a race shoe?
HOKA describes it as a plated trainer for everyday runs and training, and also lists racing.

What's the drop?
5 mm.

Is it a stability shoe?
No, it's neutral.

Care

Brush off dirt and wipe with a damp cloth. Air-dry away from direct heat. Don’t put them in the washing machine or dryer.

Not sure if it’s the right shoe for you? Come and see us at True Stryde in Berwick. We use OCHY gait analysis, which tracks how your joints move as you run or walk, so we can match you to the right model, size and width.