Hoka Mach X3 First Run Review: A comfortable upgrade on the Hoka Mach X2?

The Hoka Mach X2 was one of our favourite running shoes of 2025 thanks to its versatile and fast ride, but it had a flawed upper that many runners found uncomfortable. The Hoka Mach X3 looks a simple upgrade on the Mach X2 thanks to a new, more comfortable upper, though this has increased the weight to the shoe. How does the Mach X3 feel on the run? Nick took it out for his Sunday long run to find out.

00:00​​​​ - Intro
00:15 - Design & Key Stats
03:25 - How’s The Fit?
04:49 - First Run
07:20 - Early Verdict

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