ASICS Noosa Tri 16 vs HOKA Mach 7
Noosa Tri 16 or Mach 7? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a light, fun shoe for faster days and triathlons? Get the Noosa Tri 16.
Want light and quick without a plate? Get the Mach 7.
Get the Noosa Tri 16 if
- You want a little more give underfoot
- You want something for race day
- You need a roomier fit
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.8 oz
Get the Mach 7 if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You want more foam underfoot (2.5mm more at the heel)
- Long runs are your thing
- You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
On the run
Noosa Tri 16: The light, colorful tri and speed shoe. Light and quick, with moderate cushion and great grip. Best for midfoot and forefoot strikers on tempo runs and races. There still isn’t much bounce.
Mach 7: The light, nimble do-it-all. Firm, springy and low to the ground for a HOKA. It feels fast when you pick up the pace and still works for everyday miles, though the foam firms up noticeably in real cold.
Specs side by side
| Noosa Tri 16 | Mach 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135 | $145 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 34.5 / 29.5mm* | 37 / 32mm* |
| Drop | 5mm | 5mm |
| Weight, men’s | 7.6 oz | 8.37 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 6.5 oz | 7.15 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Tempo & workouts, Race day, Easy days | Easy days, Tempo & workouts, Long runs |
| Expected life | 350–450 miles | 300–400 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Noosa Tri 16. Runs about a half size short, so go up a half. Very roomy toebox and a gusseted tongue, but little tongue padding.
Mach 7. Runs slightly short and close-fitting, with a new gusseted tongue that locks the midfoot in. If you’re between sizes, go up a half. Wide feet should try the wide.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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