I love running but after years of foot pain and inserts to help reduce plantars fasciitis, to the point where I would limp some days, I wondered if I would ever find the right shoe. Enter Hoka Mach 5, I was previously wearing Clifton's which were ok but still was having issues.
Honestly, I originally bought a pair because I liked the white with gold lettering and wasn't expecting much. Currently, I own 5 pairs that I rotate. No inserts needed, no foot pain, like literally no plantars fasciitis since I started wearing these exclusively. I run 3-4 days a week, run races in them, even walked all day in Disney World in them. These have been a game changer for me, continue bringing those new fresh color ways! I am a true size 8 in my running shoes and that's what I take in these!

The Mach 5 was recommended to me by a orthopedic surgeon. I really love these shoes! I'm not a runner - I just want to be able to walk comfortably, and with these I can. I feel like I'm walking on clouds, pillows, whatever..... I do use an added arch support and I am careful when lacing them up. Very pleased with my purchase and will be ordering more, I can tell.

These Mach 5 are the most comfortable Hoka I have worn. Your feet just sink into them. Love the colors as well. I get so many compliments on these shoes. Love love them!!

I purchased this shoe along with the Clifton8 to see which one would work best for me. This was the show I ultimately landed on. When I first tried them, I loved the bounce in the heal but wasn't convinced they fit right. They seemed a bit large in the toe area and I wasn't sure it would work well for running on my left forefoot. I tried the Clifton's for a while and they ended up not working at all, so I took these for a few miles around the neighborhood and I was pleasantly surprised with how well I enjoyed them. I returned the Cliftons and am now sold on these. They are pricier, but my feet are totally happy with them. So glad I got a pair that worked for my feet!

I absolutely love the Mach 5. I have several foot issues and need a light weight yet supportive rocker bottom shoe. I purchase the wide width and ass my arch support insert and I'm 100% satisfied with this shoe. I wish that this model came in more colors in the wide width, but I purchase it over and over. I'm on my feet a lot at work and it gives me Al the support I need. This is the best shoe for me!

My second hokas. More than a shoe Just theapy on your feet

I work in the ED/trauma units in a level one trauma center. I'm constantly on my feet and running around like crazy, these Mach 5's stand up to the challenge and last longer than any other shoe I've tried. 10/10, I recommend.

Use for running. I tried the Clifton 9, Arahi 6 and finally the Mach 5. It is perfect!!!

It is a great shoe! Great for running, but less than 6 months after purchase my shoes were so worn that I had to stop using them. I ran in these shoes a couple of times a week and expected them to hold up better

I was told these are one of their most popular modals and I fell in love with them the moment I bought them. I was looking for a new shoe to both train with & run my first half marathon in. They are incredibly light weight and comfortable with great connection to the ground, and very stylish with many color options. Unfortunately, they offer little to no arch support. Despite having low arches, and typically no issues here, after about 2 weeks of training my feet were in serious pain. I love Hoka trainers, I usually wear the Kawanas, but I guess these just weren't the right ones for me. If you have or use custom insoles though, these would be great!