Head-to-Head
Mach 6vsH1
The Mach 6 and H1 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 6 retails for $140 while the H1 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 8.5 oz for the H1. In our ratings, the Mach 6 edges out the H1 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 8.2 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
