Hoka Mach X2

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

Комментарии • 113

  • @peterledrew2556
    @peterledrew2556 2 месяца назад +12

    My experiences are the opposite of Kofuzi quite often it seems lol I'm a bigger 200lb runner so maybe part of it. Love love this shoe at all paces actually and it fits me perfectly with little to no heel issue. I've tried so many of the top shoes and this along with skyward x also from Hoka have been fantastic. Among my two favs this year. Really haven't enjoyed Hoka for some years now but they're killing it lately.

    • @mdgordon53
      @mdgordon53 2 месяца назад

      Same here. I’m 175lbs and find the Mach x2 very bouncy compared to Mach 6. And the idea of the rocket x2 being “firm” sounds crazy to me, as I feel all sorts of compression from it.

  • @i.p2088
    @i.p2088 2 месяца назад +15

    Heel striker and slow runner and love the Mach X2 ❤❤❤

  • @RyKnocks
    @RyKnocks 2 месяца назад +18

    Have had the Mach X2 since release day and it's an amazing shoe. Despite its race trim construction, it still feels good at slow paces. Not sure what Kofuzi means about the lack of bounce, because this shoe has plenty of it. I think it's the "training trim" version of the Cielo X1 as it presents a lot of similar qualities. Maybe it really doesn't suit his foot strike, but it's plenty bouncy, light, and quick, while still feeling good at easy pace. Great all around shoe that trends on the quicker end.

    • @strawberry_iced_donut
      @strawberry_iced_donut 2 месяца назад +3

      Like he said in the video. What might not work for him may very well work for others. Running styles is very different for everyone so his way may not be condusive of the bounce you are talking about while your running style may allow the bounce to manifest. If everyone had the same foot and running style, we don't need a variety of shoes.

    • @RyKnocks
      @RyKnocks 2 месяца назад +7

      @@strawberry_iced_donut Right. The reason for my comment is to let people know that there’s plenty of bounce/crumple/energy return in the shoe. The video almost puts a negative shine on the shoe altogether. It’s no knock on Kofuzi, but it’s a pretty great shoe despite him not even granting a place for it in the Hoka rotation at the end.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +1

      in *kofuzi's rotation at the end

  • @claudiojaramillo5177
    @claudiojaramillo5177 2 месяца назад +7

    I got my Mach X2 last week and I have already put about 60 km in it. I love the feel of the midsole at any pace in between marathon and half marathon for me. Anything too slow feels a bit clunky. Love the shoe, I will use it for my upcoming marathon!

  • @macau.friend
    @macau.friend 2 месяца назад +3

    It’s been a while since I last saw a Kofuzi Hoka review and didn’t want to buy that shoe, but you just helped me save 190 dollars

  • @EdwinPohan
    @EdwinPohan 2 месяца назад +33

    Time to get the discounted Mach X then! As a mostly budget runner, getting previous iteration that is still considered good and close to the newest version is the only way to keep running well without much (if any) sacrifice at all

    • @kid6094
      @kid6094 2 месяца назад +1

      Got mine at 109sgd last pair my size 😆

    • @joshhutton9534
      @joshhutton9534 2 месяца назад +5

      X2 is a big improvement over the 1

    • @RyKnocks
      @RyKnocks 2 месяца назад +5

      @@EdwinPohan They’re not comparable. The X2 almost has a different design philosophy from the X1. Two totally different experiences. You might find that the X1 leans on the side of comfort while the X2 leans on the side of speed.

    • @landaring
      @landaring 2 месяца назад +2

      I feel like responses are missing the point of getting a good shoe that is close to state of art on a deal

    • @RyKnocks
      @RyKnocks 2 месяца назад +3

      @@landaring But in this case, it’s not a matter of buying Gen A because Gen B isn’t an improvement. They’re totally different shoes, so it’d still be worth it to give the Mach X2 a try if you feel like it serves a spot in your rotation. I personally wouldn’t buy the X for the types of runs the X2 serves me.

  • @Martha-fluterunner
    @Martha-fluterunner 2 месяца назад +9

    Speaking as a solidly midfoot striker and very light weight runner, the Mach 6 was an extremely fun and versatile trainer. I used it for everything from slow, easy runs to double-digit long runs, and it was responsive enough to use for up-tempo running as well. It was also quite durable and I wore it to death for a combination of about 250 miles of running plus too many additional miles of walking. The upper still looked brand new when I retired it. It’s the only HOKA I loved that much and while I haven’t yet replaced it with the same shoe, I happily could have and still might.

    • @EricdRealtor
      @EricdRealtor 2 месяца назад +2

      I agree. But I really wore mine to death. 1000kms (625 miles) and they didn’t start feeling dead until 850km in.

  • @davidmcquade4743
    @davidmcquade4743 2 месяца назад +1

    Ran the Chicago Marathon in the Hoka Mach 5 and had zero blisters or foot pain. The regular Mach series will always be one of my favorites. Such a great value.

  • @joshhutton9534
    @joshhutton9534 2 месяца назад +9

    I love this shoe. This one gets the majority of my harder training days to go along with the Skyward X as my recovery shoe. I will maybe throw something in for shorter distance intervals, but this can handle that as well if needed. I've got some races to close out the year, and I've considered using this for some of them (don't worry, no one is concerned about me placing in an "illegal" shoe).

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      glad to hear that the Mach X2 / Skyward X is a good combo for you!

  • @willwilling4728
    @willwilling4728 2 месяца назад +2

    The Wave Rebellion Flash 2 is my surprise shoe of the year. I works well for me. I mainly use it for easy daily training miles.

  • @matthiassventoest6800
    @matthiassventoest6800 2 месяца назад +1

    excellent overview.., thank you for addressing the overlap between a lot of shoes, in not only the Hoka line, but many shoe brands.
    I feel that some of these shoe brands could be not only more efficient, but could better serve the consumer, by not making it so confusing with so many shoes. Heck they (shoe brands), say that most of the ppl that purchase these running shoes, don't use them for running.

  • @scottwiggans6292
    @scottwiggans6292 2 месяца назад +5

    Just wanted to put my two cents in…I appreciate what these shoe reviewer’s do but we have to understand it’s only there opinion it’s not set in stone I nearly cancelled my order because kufuzi said it’s best for heel stickers and it wasn’t for him..got mine today 8 miles out of box and OMG BRILLIANT…no heel rubbing the turn over was beautiful the feel of the midsole amazing I’m a supinator land mid to forefoot and theses are the best superblast killer these are so much better again in my opinion what I’m trying to say is just try the shoes for yourself and let you be the judge because I nearly missed out on a banger because I was listening to others and not trying myself 😊

    • @jiralko
      @jiralko 2 месяца назад

      práve som dokončil objednávku a že si idem pozrieť nejaké recenzie a bol som zhrozený. do teraz som behal len trail ,toto budú moje prvé bežecké topánky na cestu tam som zvedavý

  • @tono1665
    @tono1665 2 месяца назад +1

    True Accurate Review👌. I sent the mach x2 back to Hoka as it just doesn’t offer me anything different to my rotation. Trying out the topo specter 2 Tuesday after the UK release last week.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      Hope you enjoy!

  • @mattpeters6224
    @mattpeters6224 2 месяца назад +1

    After watching 4-5 Mach X reviews it's amazing how different the takes are on this shoe from my regular rotation of Shoe reviewers. This is definitely NOT the case the majority of the time. Fordy got his heel all chewed up and Ed is leaning toward trainer of the year!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +3

      Some shoes kinda work for everyone. Some shoes are polarizing. The people who have the most difficulty with finding shoes tend to like the polarizing ones (or at least the subset of polarizing shoes that match their set of preferences and needs)

  • @timnewell5120
    @timnewell5120 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for your insight. I was thinking this might be a lighter Cielo x but you have disabused me of that notion.

  • @Manuel-901
    @Manuel-901 2 месяца назад

    Good job, Kofuzi. Like from 🇪🇸 Spain. Happy monday.

  • @peterledrew2556
    @peterledrew2556 2 месяца назад +2

    I also see this as an easy choice for many to race in. Isn't it as light or lighter than the Cielo x 1? A cheaper race day option that would work quite well for many. Protective and fast. It could be a trainer and racer and also for me works for slower paces so versatile. When you consider all that the price all of a sudden seems quite good. I think it's a possible shoe of the year for those that don't have any issues with the heel. I don't think I'm crazy so think that from many reviews I've come across as well as my own experience.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +1

      I don't disagree. I just personally prefer the Mach 6 in each dimension you described.
      But for those for whom the Mach 6 may be too unstable or too soft, the Mach X2 could certainly be a great race day option. that person would also likely have a completely different preferred Hoka rotation than I do.

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl 2 месяца назад

    It was kind of fun for me looking at just the noses of the various Hokas in your buying guide and guessing what was what lol.

  • @KrisBozo
    @KrisBozo 2 месяца назад

    great delivery as always. any chance you're gonna review the new glycerin max, king?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +1

      Stay tuned

    • @KrisBozo
      @KrisBozo 2 месяца назад

      @@kofuzi will be (among) the first to watch. please keep uploading king👑

  • @telebiopic
    @telebiopic 2 месяца назад

    Thanks. Love the honesty.

  • @brianflath9037
    @brianflath9037 2 месяца назад +1

    This shoe does intrigue me, but I just don’t know that I need it in my current rotation, especially at that elevated price point. It looks to be a nice upgrade over the first version, however.

  • @bankmissiontorun
    @bankmissiontorun 2 месяца назад

    I call it “baby version of Cielo X1”
    Fits me in every run!😊

  • @numbers7905
    @numbers7905 2 месяца назад +2

    No Skyflow comparison? Interesting to hear how you’d view it compared to the Clifton.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +2

      I cannot compare it to a shoe I have not yet tried

  • @Tregsg
    @Tregsg 2 месяца назад

    As a runner with marathon goal time is 4.00-4.25 hours, I am unsure I will get a full benefit of supershoes/racing shoe. Instead, I look for Supertrainer for my marathon, so I more excited to see the reviews of this range/class of shoe. Since X2 is too expensive for me (and yes, with the same price tag, I think I will look for another shoe), I got discounted price Mach X for about $127, so far so good for me, not as fast as Boston 12 or Endorphin Speed 3, but I feel it will be good enough for Marathon.
    Also tried Mach 6 in the store, and I instantly knows why people love that shoe, might be will be on my list for the when the next iteration out.

  • @pedallknife
    @pedallknife 2 месяца назад +5

    I got the Mach X 2 and I love it!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +1

      Awesome!

  • @sleepyturtwig
    @sleepyturtwig 2 месяца назад +2

    I thought the Mach X was actually a great shoe. It was a good daily/long run trainer. Wouldn't call it a workout/race shoe but not a bad shoe as a whole

  • @wandererthroughtime
    @wandererthroughtime 2 месяца назад +2

    sad you didn't add the skyflow to the lineup

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +1

      I have it but haven't tested it yet. if it's anything like the mach x2 or the skyward x, I don't think it would have mattered either way
      but let me know where you'd think it would fit in my lineup

  • @A_SEGA_Dremcast
    @A_SEGA_Dremcast 2 месяца назад

    Have a great race in Berlin. Go get that last ⭐!!!

  • @briankennedy1313
    @briankennedy1313 27 дней назад

    I like the Gaviota 5s but want to step up. I’m thinking these. Any thoughts?

  • @Dan-77
    @Dan-77 24 дня назад

    Hi I have my 2nd marathon next may and want to get a pb however I have a collapsed arch and overpronate would this shoe be ok for my needs or could you recommend something else thanks

  • @happyhamster2011
    @happyhamster2011 2 месяца назад

    Brah. I got to add this to the collection. I have so much hoka gear now you'd swear I'm a sponsored athlete. But I'm not!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      hope you enjoy!

  • @cheekster777
    @cheekster777 2 месяца назад

    Thank you Mike.

  • @wspaniauy
    @wspaniauy 2 месяца назад

    I bought X2 especially for the marathon (Warsaw). I have Pumas with carbon, but they seem too hard for such a distance and Novablast 3, but that's for slow runs. After 35 km @ 4:49 (first easy run) I don't feel a nice return of energy in the shoes, I have the impression that the cushioning absorbs everything. We'll see what happens on acceleration, I hope it improves, because otherwise it's money down the drain :/

  • @peterkisidaj9329
    @peterkisidaj9329 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi Mike, thanks a lot for your review! This is exactly what I'm thinking if Magic Speed 4 or Mach X2. I love SKy Paris, this is my best racing shoe, better for me that Vaporfly 3, also love Superblast, Superblast is the king of supertrainers in my opinion. so Asics seems like company of the year :) That's why I'm maybe more leaning towards MGS4. IS that better for speed workouts than Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 as well? I loved ES3, byt version 4 seems to me less propulsive than version 3 and I think ES 2 was the best fit to wokrouts/tempo compared to later version 3 and now version 4. So looking for something instead of Saucony ES4. :) Thanks a lot.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      I prefer the Endorphin Speed 4 to the Magic Speed 4, but I agree that I wish the Endorphin Speed 4 had a bit more pop to it. And as far as your rotation goes, I'd still go with the Endo Speed 4 and then reach for the Metaspeed Sky Paris for workouts that need it.

    • @mawilliams777
      @mawilliams777 2 месяца назад

      @@kofuziI made the Speed 4 my first try of the latest Saucony shoes and have to say I was disappointed how it worked for me, just like the Invincible’s, they all seem to absorb energy- my energy!
      I’ve just been out in my new Mach x 2s and had the manic grin I had when I ran in my first pair of carbon shoes (rocket x1s)
      I think it comes down to the foot strike I think,
      You were spot on with the magic speed 3s, I listened to your review and even though you weren’t to impressed, I knew they would suit me because you didn’t and the reason I went for th Edge and not the sky😂
      Both yourself and Ed Bud like the opposite to myself, it’s become a known variable that I use as a metric!

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl 2 месяца назад +2

    I'm gonna sound like a Ronco rotisserie oven commercial but... Superblast: just set it, and forget it.
    It's only $10 more.

  • @garethevans2499
    @garethevans2499 2 месяца назад +1

    Random question of the day (possibly): do you review all shoes you're sent or do some not make it on screen?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +3

      Some don’t make it. I’m just one person

  • @achilleberti4072
    @achilleberti4072 2 месяца назад

    Hi! I would like to run the next marathon at 5min/km pace, I’m 43 and my weight is 74 kg. I normally use the Clifton 9 but would you like to recommend me the Mach X 2? Thanks!

  • @not_oscar8588
    @not_oscar8588 2 месяца назад +1

    How does this compare to the on cloudhyper?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +1

      I will assume you mean the cloudmonster hyper.
      I find each of the shoes to be underwhelming, given the long list of premium of materials on each shoe's spec sheet. each shoe is also quite overpriced.
      functionally, the Mach X2 is a daily trainer than can go fast whereas the Cloudmonster Hyper is a shoe that doesn't seem to enjoy going fast.

  • @edlorenz1552
    @edlorenz1552 2 месяца назад +1

    Brooks - "we came out with a new shoe." HOKA - "Hold my beer."

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      funny. but technically, the Mach X2 came first. Glycerin Max doesn't even start shipping for another week or so.

  • @fabi8731
    @fabi8731 2 месяца назад

    How do they compare to the adios prime x? I'm desperately looking for a replacement of them

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Месяц назад

      best replacement for a prime x2 strung is another prime x2 strung, prime x1 strung, or maybe Cielo X1
      although, the king of them all is the prime x1 (not strung)

  • @probolehla
    @probolehla 2 месяца назад +1

    i just tried it on in a local store earlier today, and it’s quite narrow for my wideAss feet hahaha. they said there will be a wide version. any possible you can do a review on the width difference? or maybe anybody here know the width difference regular vs wide version?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +2

      I’m not sure how valuable that would be for me, other than to read off specs from a sheet.
      I would recommend finding a wide foot reviewer

    • @probolehla
      @probolehla 2 месяца назад

      @@kofuzi thanks for the reply man. i actually just found out there is a wide option (2E) on the official website lol. awesome video as always!!

  • @tomdecock840
    @tomdecock840 2 месяца назад

    ouch Mach 6 over Mach X 2! :) Really usefull insight! But that makes it kind of completly redundant!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      Redundant unless Mach 6 didn’t work for a runner

  • @muhammadfaqihbarchia1193
    @muhammadfaqihbarchia1193 2 месяца назад

    true to size or upsize?

  • @davidyork8020
    @davidyork8020 2 месяца назад

    what is the best shoe for working on a concrete floor . I am wearing a Hoka one one right now I know someone will know don't run no more just ride a bike about 20 miles on Colorado mountain passes

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      I review running shoes for the use case of running. I generally don't use my running shoes for anything other than running. with that caveat, I will venture an answer.
      I think it depends on a lot of things, like if you're lifting things, just standing, how much walking there is, whether you need closed toes, whether you need steel or reinforced toes, what you like in terms of softness, what your ankles need in terms of support. Some options that run the gamut of potential running shoe options (none of which have steel or reinforced toes):
      Hoka Bondi
      New Balance More
      Brooks Glycerin
      Topo Atmos
      Adidas Ultraboost
      Other things to keep in mind:
      - the best shoe for you might not necessarily be a running shoe (if open toes are an option, I'd love Teva flippy floppies or maybe Oofos slides)
      - looking around at what other people who have been at your work for a long time are wearing is probably a very good indicator at what is good for the task at hand

  • @gokhanozgunes3494
    @gokhanozgunes3494 2 месяца назад

    Thank you!

  • @Navanirunz
    @Navanirunz 2 месяца назад +1

    I both love the underfoot feel of this shoe, and hate the upper. So much. It’s a love hate relationship. Only reason I am still running in it is to remind myself to never buy a shoe I don’t need 😂

  • @mmkal9632
    @mmkal9632 2 месяца назад +1

    This or kinvara pro ??

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +1

      The Kinvara Pro feels like a stability shoe to me, so for those reasons, I’m out

    • @mmkal9632
      @mmkal9632 2 месяца назад

      @@kofuzi thanks for the reply

  • @TakaFujiOfficial
    @TakaFujiOfficial 2 месяца назад

    Mach X2 or Endorphin Speed 4?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад +1

      If you’re someone for whom the Mach X2 is designed, probably Mach X2. It’s so different from Endo Speed 4. Personally, I’d take Endo speed 4

    • @TakaFujiOfficial
      @TakaFujiOfficial 2 месяца назад

      @@kofuzi did try run on old version Mach X, really feel like "omg what shoes is this" hardly to find where the rockers at. I wonder did X2 feel the same or the rocker more pronounce?

  • @hueything228
    @hueything228 2 месяца назад

    This shoe is forgiving for heel strikers...but not really for anyone else.

  • @jarededmiston6291
    @jarededmiston6291 2 месяца назад

    I ran 9 miles in the Mach X2 and got a lot of heel rubbing and a nasty blister. I see this is a common issue with this shoe. I returned them the next day. Shoe is great minus the heel. Super disappointed.

  • @tsubakichan
    @tsubakichan 2 месяца назад

    Hah. Just like what I felt a couple years ago. I liked the Mach 4 way more than the Mach X.

  • @Max-vw2zq
    @Max-vw2zq 2 месяца назад

    12 seconds ago? well i guess i have to take a pause of work then

  • @BoonAnnSean
    @BoonAnnSean 2 месяца назад

    Hi kofuzi, I bet you still have knees pain after all these years. I say so seeing your review/promotions for all these bulky shoes. A challenge for you is to go barefoot/barefoot shoes for 3/6 months.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      hahahaha. nope. you should check out my latest video.

  • @michaelcaricoo
    @michaelcaricoo 2 месяца назад +2

    You know it's going to be sketchy when Running Warehouse puts a warning on the shoes page. Have a good trip and race Ko

    • @jarededmiston6291
      @jarededmiston6291 2 месяца назад

      Gave me a nasty blister. They were sent back. Horrible design in the heel.

  • @mapleridge8
    @mapleridge8 2 месяца назад +1

    "Zonal rubber placement"

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      It’s literally literally how Hoka would describe it

  • @jersievers
    @jersievers 2 месяца назад

    I wish more reviewers covered how soft the exterior of the upper was. Ha ha ha.

  • @yapyucojosephat412
    @yapyucojosephat412 2 месяца назад

    Yo!!!!!

  • @rudypront6
    @rudypront6 2 месяца назад +4

    These shoes are fantastic and all, but my bank account is not compatible with them.

  • @LuisBecerra79
    @LuisBecerra79 2 месяца назад

    Yo, what’s going on!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 месяца назад

      Yo Luis!

  • @garychan4850
    @garychan4850 2 месяца назад +5

    Hoka is the winner of year 2024.

    • @CCRun34
      @CCRun34 2 месяца назад +7

      ASICS is 😂

    • @zambroata
      @zambroata 2 месяца назад +3

      New Balance

    • @AdrianNiveau
      @AdrianNiveau 2 месяца назад +1

      For what reason? Funky Color ways ar least 🥴🥴

    • @CCRun34
      @CCRun34 2 месяца назад +2

      @@garychan4850 Noise on the Mach 6 and (maybe) speedgoat was all there was this year, meanwhile ASICS dropping banger after banger not to mention a strong presence on the Olympics marathon
      Nimbus, cumulus, NB, SB, glideride 😜😜😜

  • @empoymontealto
    @empoymontealto 2 месяца назад

    first