Side by side comparison: Hoka Mach X 3 vs On Cloudboom Max

Hoka Mach X 3
HokaMach X 3

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$190$203$186$152$135

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 8Tempo: 9Race: 7Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Propulsive, energetic ride
Improved heel comfort
Versatile for workouts
Snug toebox limits comfort
Heavier than some rivals
Tongue can shift

Specs

Best for3:45–5:15 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack44 mm heel / 39 mm forefoot
Weight288 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

A strong, propulsive speed trainer with improved comfort, best for tempo and long workouts.

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On Cloudboom Max
OnCloudboom Max

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$230$157$144$118$105

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
High durability
Energetic rebound
Firm ride feel
Heavy for category
Warm upper in heat

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39.2 mm heel / 30.0 mm forefoot
Weight286 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable super trainer with firm ride; excels at long runs, less suited for speed.

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