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HOKA Mach 7vsTopo Athletic Specter 3

The HOKA Mach 7 and Topo Athletic Specter 3 score 76% on spec similarity. Going from the HOKA Mach 7 to the Topo Athletic Specter 3: 2 mm more heel stack, with the same drop.

Side by side

The Δ column is the Topo Athletic Specter 3 minus the HOKA Mach 7. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

HOKA Mach 7 vs Topo Athletic Specter 3 specifications
SpecHOKA Mach 7Topo Athletic Specter 3Δ
Heel stack37 mm39 mm+2mm
Forefoot stack32 mm34 mm+2mm
Drop5 mm5 mm±0mm
Weight237 g——
RRP (GBP)£140——
CategoryTempoTemposame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
HOKA Mach 7

if you want:

  • a lower heel stack (37 vs 39 mm)
Pick the
Topo Athletic Specter 3

if you want:

  • more heel stack (39 vs 37 mm)
FAQ FAQ

HOKA Mach 7 vs Topo Athletic Specter 3: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which has more cushioning stack, the HOKA Mach 7 or the Topo Athletic Specter 3?

The Topo Athletic Specter 3, with 39 mm of heel stack vs 37 mm, 2 mm more. Forefoot stack: 32 mm for the HOKA Mach 7 and 34 mm for the Topo Athletic Specter 3.

What's the drop difference between the HOKA Mach 7 and the Topo Athletic Specter 3?

None: both have a 5 mm heel-to-toe drop.

How similar are the HOKA Mach 7 and the Topo Athletic Specter 3?

They score 76% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our tempo category.