HOKA Mach 7 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

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Mach 7 compared with Endorphin Speed 5
HOKAMach 7SauconyEndorphin Speed 5
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026July 2025
Fit and feel
Made forRoad runningRoad running
Weight241 g237 g (better)
Heel height37 mm36 mm
Forefoot height32 mm28 mm
Drop5 mm8 mm
Carbon plateNoNo
Midsole foamSupercritical EVA midsole; Early Stage MetaRockerPWRRUN PB; SPEEDROLL technology; full-length groove
Plate–Full-length, semi-rigid nylon plate
UpperCreel jacquard upper with zonal breathability; refined tongue with internal gussetLightweight engineered mesh
OutsoleSticky rubber forefoot; Durabrasion rubber at the heelReconfigured outsole with expanded heel coverage
Use
Best forEveryday runs and training (HOKA)Speed days and race days (Saucony)
Measured figuresRunning Warehouse, men's US 9: 241 g, 37 mm heel, 32 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 224 g, 35.6 mm heel, 26.2 mm forefoot, 9.4 mm dropRunRepeat lab: 241 g, 37.4 mm heel, 26.8 mm forefoot, 10.6 mm drop
Design
WidthsRegular and wide–

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