zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE hombre entrenamiento media maratón | Our verdict
- Our top pick in best Hoka walking shoes
Pros
- Super easy on-and-off
- Soft, bottomless cushioning
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- Very wide platform
- Rocker sole creates smooth transitions
- Great traction on smooth floors
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- Accommodating toebox
- Sustainable materials
Cons
- Not breathable
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- A bit heavier than average
Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 78 Decent! | 83 Good! | 90 Great! | 88 Good! | |
Price | $110 | $140 | $85 | $175 | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Condition | Heavy person | Heavy personPlantar fasciitis | Heavy person | Heavy personPlantar fasciitis | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 11 hoka speedgoat 4 sport schuhe fur herren grosse 40 1106525 fbor 11.3 oz / 320g | 10.9 oz / 309g 10.9 oz / 309g | 8.8 oz / 249g ‐ | 10.8 oz / 305g 11.3 oz / 320g | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Breathability | Warm | Warm | Warm | Moderate | |
Use | For standing all dayCityDisneyEuropeRecovery | For standing all dayCityDisneyEurope | For standing all dayTravelCityDisneyEuropeFor nursesRecovery | For standing all dayWorkCityDisneyEuropeFitnessFor nurses | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Big | Big | Small | Small | |
Insole thickness | Very thick | Average | Average | Thin | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Stiff | Flexible | Stiff | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Small | Big | Normal | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Flexible | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Flexible | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | |
Heel tab | Extended heel collar | Finger loop | Finger loop | None | |
Drop lab | 7.5 mm | 8.0 mm | 13.3 mm | 8.2 mm | |
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE hombre entrenamiento media maratón | 32.7 mm | 34.1 mm | 35.3 mm | 35.2 mm | |
Forefoot | 25.2 mm | 26.1 mm | 22.0 mm | 27.0 mm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Wide | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Wide | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | |
Closure | Slip-on | Bungee laces | Slip-on | Laces | |
Toebox durability | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
Pantofi HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 7 1110519 Bwht | Decent | - | Bad | Good | |
Outsole durability | Bad | - | Bad | Good | |
Midsole width in the forefoot | Average | Average | Average | Very wide | |
Midsole width in the heel | Very wide | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Soft | Average | Very soft | Average | |
Outsole thickness | 0 | Average | 0 | Average | |
Tongue padding | Thin | Average | Thin | Average | |
hoka kawana schuhe fur herren grosse 40 23 1123163 sbbn | Sock like | None | Sock like | Both sides (semi) | |
Material | - | - | - | Mesh | |
Ranking | #27 Bottom 3% | #24 Bottom 14% | #7 Top 25% | #18 Bottom 35% | |
Popularity | #9 Top 33% | #4 Top 15% | #14 Top 50% | #20 Bottom 28% |
Who should buy
We think that the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE hits the nail on the head for people who need:
- hoka correlative one
- a shoe for active recovery from sports
- a slip-on kick with a super quick and easy on-and-off
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And if you want an equally cushioned and cozy slip-on but in a lighter and sleeker package, we highly recommend the Esta Bondi 8 de HOKA también será la referencia para ese atleta que and the GO WALK Flex from Skechers.
If you want to experience the benefits of the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE but feel uncertain about its visual aspect, try the Nike Motiva instead. It is a dedicated walking shoe from Nike that puts comfort first without losing a sleek look. It's not a slip-on shoe though.
Breathability
The knit upper of the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE feels a lot like a soft sweater around the foot. And unfortunately, it offers just as little breathability.
Filling up the shoe's upper with smoke in our breathability test, we observed that none of it passed through the fabric! Unlike the smoking mesh upper on the right, the Restore TC's knit failed to breathe.
Our transparency test also proved that this Hoka shoe has no ventilation holes to aerate the interiors. Even when we looked at the fabric up close through a microscope, we saw no pores that could help the airflow.
It's just a plushy sweater through and through.
On a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would be the most breathable, we gave the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE the lowest score of 1. It is not an option for hot summer days.
Restore TC | 1 |
Average | 2.8 |
Durability
Toebox durability
The Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE's upper may fall short of breathability, but it makes up for it with exceptional wear resistance.
It may seem like a delicate knit fabric but try tearing it apart and you will need more effort than you think. Add to that a wide protective toe cap and you have a recipe for a long-lasting shoe!
Putting the shoe's jacquard knit to our Dremel test for 12 seconds, we were amazed at how barely noticeable the damage was. For comparison, here is a glaring hole that the very same test left on the On Cloudrift!
Rating the shoe's toebox durability on a 1 to 5 scale, the Hoka earns a solid 4.
Restore TC | 4 |
Average | 3.1 |
Pantofi HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 7 1110519 Bwht
As a slip-on shoe, the Restore TC is ready for a lot of friction at the back of the heel collar. That's why Hoka reinforced the inner side of the shoe's heel with an additional textile layer.
It really helped the shoe to stand up to our 4-second Dremel test. Looking at the damage left by the tool's sandpaper tip, we rated its heel lining durability as 3 out of 5. One point better than average!
Sure, this part of the shoe is more prone to wearing out but at least it's sturdier compared to other walking shoes.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Pantofi HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 7 1110519 Bwht comparison](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-heel-padding-durability-comparison-21503869-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 3 |
Average | 2.3 |
Outsole hardness
The Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE has no rubber outsole which puts the exposed midsole at risk of faster abrasion.
Even though the foam has some firmness to it, our durometer returned a pretty low reading of 62.9 HC. It indicates that the shoe's midsole is 20% softer than the average rubber outsole and consequently, less durable.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Outsole hardness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-outsole-hardness-21503872-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 62.9 HC |
Average | 76.0 HC |
Outsole durability
With our Dremel set to the relentless speed of 10K RPM, we drilled the bottom of the shoe for 22 seconds. It is our standard condition for testing outsole durability, no exceptions.
As you can see from the video above, our tool burned right through the foam as if it were made of butter.
It was not a huge surprise when our tread gauge showed a whopping 6.0 mm of damage in the foam. It is even deeper than the dents we got in soft Skechers shoes (3 Оригінал hoka bondi 7 бігові кросівки чоловічі для бігу asics)!
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Outsole durability test](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-outsole-durability-test-21503870-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 5.9 mm |
Average | 1.5 mm |
Outsole thickness
If you want a long and happy life for your pair of Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONEs, we recommend limiting its use to less abrasive surfaces. It's better to avoid asphalt, cobblestone, rocky trails, and the like.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Outsole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-outsole-thickness-21503871-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 0.0 mm |
Average | 2.8 mm |
Weight
With a ton of cushioning underfoot and a flared wing-like collar at the back, it is no surprise that the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE comes with an extra heft.
It's not a heavy shoe per se but it feels substantial on foot. Weighing it in a men's US size 9, our scale showed 11.0 oz (313g). It is over an ounce heavier than the average walking shoe.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Weight](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-weight-21503896-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 11.04 oz (313g) |
Average | 9.74 oz (276g) |
Cushioning
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE hombre entrenamiento media maratón | Heel stack
As a true Hoka shoe, the Restore TC offers a ton of cushioning.
Measuring its stack height in the heel, our caliper showed 32.7 mm. Even though it is nearly the same as the average, the cushioning feels even more abundant in person.
Spending an entire day on feet felt like a breeze in the Restore TC. There is plenty of impact protection, especially if you walk on hard surfaces a lot.
Restore TC | 32.7 mm |
Average | 32.1 mm |
Forefoot stack
A generous helping of foam in the forefoot makes the Restore TC feel more cushioned than other walking shoes.
Measuring its thickness with a caliper returned 25.2 mm which is a few millimeters taller than average. It mutes out the ground feel quite a bit.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Forefoot stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-forefoot-stack-21503875-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 25.2 mm |
Average | 21.6 mm |
Drop
The difference in stack heights gives us a heel-to-toe drop of 7.5 mm. It is a bit lower than average but not as low as the 5-mm drop claimed by Hoka.
For most folks, however, it won't make any difference on foot. The slight heel elevation above the toes hits a sweet spot between support and a more natural foot positioning.
Restore TC | 7.5 mm |
Average | 10.5 mm |
Midsole softness
Looking inside the half-cut midsole of the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE, we found that its cushioning comprises the softer insole and the firmer carrier foam.
Together they create a sense of controlled plushness that feels cozy and not wobbly at all.
Pressing our durometer against the shoe's insole confirmed its amazing plushness. With a reading of 20.5 HA, it is over 60% softer than the average cushioning foam!
Restore TC | 20.5 HA |
Average | 24.9 HA |
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Measuring the softness of the firmer carrier foam with a durometer, we got 30.0 HA. It is indeed firmer than the insole by 46%!
Restore TC | 30.0 HA |
Insole thickness
Instead of being an additional component, the insole of the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE functions as the shoe's primary cushioning.
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![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Insole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-insole-thickness-21503882-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 16.9 mm |
Average | 6.1 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
Checking the shoe's side-to-side support and stability, we can tell that it sits somewhere in the middle of the range.
Its wider-than-average platform and raised sidewalls will make the shoe stable enough for most people. But on the downside, the Restore TC lacks the arch support and stability elements needed to support a moderate-to-severe overpronation.
If you have flat feet and your ankles roll inwards excessively, we recommend looking into zapatillas de running HOKA trail talla 46 grises instead.
Torsional rigidity
Like we said, most people will find the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE quite supportive for their day-to-day walks. The shoe has enough torsional rigidity to keep the foot in place.
Assessing it in our manual test, we rated the stiffness with an average score of 3 out of 5. The chunky platform with raised sidewalls makes it more rigid than the typical walking shoe.
Restore TC | 3 |
Average | 2.7 |
Heel counter stiffness
Despite its sizeable appearance, the heel counter of the Restore TC is not very rigid.
We could diffuse and fold it pretty effortlessly in our manual test. Thus, we gave it a rather low score of 2 on a 1-5 stiffness scale.
But it doesn't allow heel slippage and that's a huge bonus.
Restore TC | 2 |
Average | 2.2 |
Midsole width in the forefoot
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In the widest part of the forefoot, our caliper measured 116.0 mm which is about 5 mm wider than average.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Midsole width in the forefoot](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-midsole-width-in-the-forefoot-21503883-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 116.0 mm |
Average | 111.6 mm |
Midsole width in the heel
In the heel, the Restore TC beats all of the previous records showing an impressive 104 mm in the widest part! Expect to feel extra surefooted with such a broad contact area.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Midsole width in the heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-midsole-width-in-the-heel-21503887-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 104.0 mm |
Average | 89.9 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
There is very little flexibility in the shoe's forefoot, mainly due to its massive platform.
Using a force gauge, we measured that it takes as much as 24.3N to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. Although not the stiffest, it requires 15% more force to bend compared to an average walking shoe.
But walking in the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE feels comfortable nevertheless. The shoe relies on a rockered shape to roll the feet from heels to toes.
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Restore TC | 24.3N |
Average | 20.4N |
Grip / Traction
Despite the absence of a rubber outsole, this Hoka shoe doesn't fall short of grip on most urban surfaces.
Its exposed foam is softer than rubber and offers tackier contact with the floor.
Size and fit
Internal length
The Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE fits us like a glove in our regular men's US size 9. We didn't feel the need to size up or down.
Measuring the shoe's internal length also showed 266.0 mm which corresponds to the US size 9.
It is also important to note that the shoe is unisex and doesn't come in half sizes.
Restore TC | 266.0 mm |
Toebox width at the widest part
As a recovery shoe, the purpose of the Restore TC is to allow your feet to rest as much as possible. That's why it features a wide, rounded, and anatomically correct toebox shape.
Measuring it in the widest part of the forefoot, our caliper returned 110.9 mm which is over 10 mm wider than average!
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Toebox width at the widest part](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-toebox-width-at-the-widest-part-21503891-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 110.9 mm |
Average | 99.2 mm |
Toebox width at the big toe
Near the big toe, the shoe's toebox remains exceptionally wide. Our caliper shows a record reading of 94.3 mm which is the widest we've measured by far.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Toebox width at the big toe](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-toebox-width-at-the-big-toe-21503890-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 94.3 mm |
Average | 78.8 mm |
hoka kawana schuhe fur herren grosse 40 23 1123163 sbbn
The Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE features a sock-like bootie that envelopes the foot in a snug but cozy manner. According to the brand, it is even suitable for sockless wear.
Personally, we found it to be okay to wear barefoot but wouldn't recommend it. If the weather gets warm enough to make your feet sweat, the shoe's lack of breathability will cause unpleasant odor and even hot spots.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE hoka kawana schuhe fur herren grosse 40 23 1123163 sbbn](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-tongue-gusset-type-21503893-main.jpg)
Restore TC | Sock like |
Comfort
Tongue padding
The Restore TC's upper is pretty thin, showing only 2.5 mm of material thickness on top of the instep. But you don't really need more padding as the shoe has no laces either.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Tongue padding](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-tongue-padding-21503897-main.jpg)
Restore TC | 2.5 mm |
Average | 5.2 mm |
Heel tab
One of the shoe's main highlights is how fast and convenient it is to get on and off.
Its extended wing-like heel collar is very handy and works almost like a shoehorn. Sliding into the Restore TC takes mere seconds and requires only one hand.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Heel tab](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-heel-tab-21503889-main.jpg)
Restore TC | Extended heel collar |
Removable insole
The shoe's insole is removable but we wouldn't recommend replacing it with your own.
Considering its extreme thickness and the fact that it works as the shoe's primary cushioning, it would be tricky to find a replacement.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Removable insole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-removable-insole-21503899-main.jpg)
Restore TC | Yes |
Misc
Reflective elements
There are no reflective elements on the Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE.
![Mach 4 de HOKA ONE ONE Reflective elements](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40249/hoka-restore-tc-reflective-elements-21503886-main.jpg)
Restore TC | No |
Sustainability
In an attempt to make its products more sustainable, Hoka designed the Restore TC with recycled and environmentally friendly materials including:
- 73% dope-dyed polyester in the upper (dope-dying uses fewer chemicals and reduces water consumption)
- 83% dope-dyed polyester in the inner bootie
- 30% sugarcane-based EVA insole
- 100% recycled polyester Cherry board
Terry logo
Oh, boy, that soft terry Hoka logo got us obsessed. We just couldn't stop touching it!