Comfort
Padded and comfortable upper, with plenty of cushioning underfoot
9.0
Breathability
The creel mesh upper delivers great breathability
9.0
Look
Great new look with plenty of colour options
8.0
Durability
Not the most durable sole - showing more wear than I would expect at this stage
6.0
Overall Verdict
I like this shoe. Putting the durability concerns to one side, it is the most comfortable road shoe I have used for some time. It is lightweight and provides an energetic ride while not compromising at all on the cushioning.
I have not tested the Mach 5 off-road – it wouldn’t make sense to me as it is not a cross-over shoe – and after a very dry summer I haven’t had the chance to really test the grip in wet conditions.
But I have put nearly 100 miles on the shoe through a combination of tempo sessions and recovery runs and it has felt great. It has become an integral part of my shoe rotation.
Rating
8.0