Head-to-Head
MegablastvsMach 7
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Mach 7 is a daily trainer shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Mach 7 comes in at $145 — a $80 difference. The Megablast is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 8.3 oz for the Mach 7. In our ratings, the Megablast edges out the Mach 7 — 9.1/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $225 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 8.3 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
