Head-to-Head
Trabuco 14vsMach 7
The Trabuco 14 and Mach 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. Both are priced at $145. The Mach 7 is the lighter shoe at 8.3 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Trabuco 14. In our ratings, the Trabuco 14 edges out the Mach 7 — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 8.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
