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- Design
- Performance
- Comments
HOKA Mach 6 vs New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HOKA Mach 6
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
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Heel-To-Toe Drop5.9 mm
PlateNone
Heel-To-Toe Drop7.3 mm
PlateNone
Variants
- Mach 6 (Men - US 9) (White/Solar Flare)
- FuelCell Rebel v4 (Men - US 9) (Cyber Jade/White/Black)
Our Verdict
HOKA Mach 6
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
The HOKA Mach 6 and New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 are both lightweight daily trainers, ideal for runners who prefer a more nimble feel. The Rebel v4 is the lighter of the two, offering a more grounded and stable ride that feels secure underfoot. The Mach 6, while slightly heavier, delivers a more dynamic experience with a bit more bounce, making it feel livelier during runs.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.2
6.4
Forefoot Energy Return
6.9
6.2
Weight
7.0
7.7
Forefoot Cushioning
7.4
5.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.0
7.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
233.6 g (8.24 oz)
214.7 g (7.57 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
31.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.2 mm
24.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.9 mm
7.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
95 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
61 mm (2.4")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
108 mm (4.2")
116 mm (4.6")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
271 mm (10.7")
274 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.7
6.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
80.0%
78.2%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.9
6.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
80.5%
78.5%
Heel Cushioning
6.2
7.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.95 J
1.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.99 J
3.53 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.60 J
5.88 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.4
5.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.98 J
0.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.73 J
2.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.83 J
3.99 J
Heel Firmness
7.7
6.9
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
44.9 N/mm
33.6 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
65.7 N/mm
58.7 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
86.1 N/mm
95.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.5
9.2
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
43.1 N/mm
49.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
76.3 N/mm
87.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
107.7 N/mm
142.7 N/mm
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