Head-to-Head
Mach 6vsSuperblast 3
The Mach 6 is a daily trainer shoe while the Superblast 3 is a long run shoe. The Mach 6 retails for $140 while the Superblast 3 comes in at $210 — a $70 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 8.4 oz for the Superblast 3. In our ratings, the Mach 6 edges out the Superblast 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $210 | |
| Weight | 8.2 oz✓ | 8.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 46.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
