New Balance SuperComp Rebel vs HOKA Mach X 3

SuperComp Rebel or Mach X 3? 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, bouncy super trainer for every pace? Get the SuperComp Rebel.

Want a plated trainer with deep cushion? Get the Mach X 3.

Get the SuperComp Rebel if

• You want more bounce and energy back
• You want something for race day
• You like a less rigid forefoot
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 2.4 oz

Get the Mach X 3 if

• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

On the run

SuperComp Rebel: The do-it-all super trainer. Light and bouncy, with a new foam and a cleverly designed carbon plate. Protective enough for long runs and quick enough for workouts and races.

Mach X 3: The plated Mach for long, fast miles. Deeply cushioned, with a smooth, quick-rolling rocker and a Pebax plate. The forefoot is lively, but the EVA heel dulls the bounce at landing.

Specs side by side

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

SuperComp Rebel. Runs slightly short, so if you’re between sizes, go up a half. Secure, with no heel slip, but the upper is low-volume. Wide available.

Mach X 3. Runs slightly short and very snug, so go up a half if you’re between sizes. Little room for toes to spread.

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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