Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Hoka Rincon 4 — Barely-there lightweight Hoka for quick, cushioned miles.
Sizing note
Mach X 3 run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.
Durability
Expect roughly 400 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Hoka Mach X 2 | Hoka Mach X 3 | Asics Glideride Max 2 | Mizuno Neo Vista 2(2025) | Hoka Skyward X 2 | Mizuno Neo Zen | Puma MagMax Nitro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 247 g / 8.7 oz | 264 g / 9.3 oz | 264 g / 9.3 oz | 265 g / 9.3 oz | 286 g / 10.1 oz | 245 g / 8.6 oz | 269 g / 9.5 oz |
| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 5 mm | 4 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 46 mm | 43 mm | 46 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 40 mm | 46 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 6:30–8:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Tempo, Daily | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Long run, Recovery, Daily | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Recovery, Daily, Long run | Recovery, Long run, Daily |
| Sizing | True to size | Size up ½ | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $190 | $190 | $180 | $175 | $230 | $165 | $190 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.