Mach X 3

Surprised no shouts for Hoka Mach X 3. Not super wide, but as someone who wears a ton of Altras they definitely are not too tight, much better than the Adios Pro 3 or Bostons (at least the 12) for sure. Amazing long run shoe, good pop, cushion, comfort.

Sounds like you are looking for a shoe that has good protection/energy return/cushion The Hoka mach x3 might be worth looking into The HOKA Mach X 3 has okay energy return, although the forefoot is much springier than the heel, thanks to a higher concentration of PEBA foam in the front of the shoe. The HOKA Mach X 3 has amazing cushioning. The thick stack of PEBA-based foam does an excellent job of absorbing impact without feeling mushy. The Sonic blast from Asics may also be worth considering The FF Turbo² top layer adds bounce, while the FF Blast Max bottom layer isn't as energetic. The result is a ride that's consistent and smooth rather than explosive, making it better for steady paces. The cushioning delivers excellent cushioning, combining a tall stack with premium foams that provide strong impact protection. It does an impressive job at keeping legs fresh both on easy runs and when picking up the pace. Finally if you were to look for something with even more cushion but still some response the skyward x could potentially work for you it features very good energy return thanks to its premium PEBA-based foam in the top layer. This foam absorbs and returns a good amount of energy, creating a bouncy and lively underfoot feel while it also provides remarkable cushioning, offering a plush and comfortable ride. This makes it suitable for long-distance offering a soft and protective underfoot feel when fatigue sets in.

I divide my faster workouts between Hoka Mach X3 (Pebax plate supertrainer) and older Hoka Rocket X 1 (carbon plate, though no superfoam), mainly to keep my Machs mileage low for races. Not really much point doing that as I almost exclusively race trails, but my next season will start with halfmarathon PB attempt and some 5k/10k races to get some speed before I fully switch to the mountains prep.

If you can, I'd recommend trying on the Hoka Mach X 3. It would fit well in your rotation and has a really lively ride. I generally dislike Hoka's shoes but this one was a pleasant surprise.

Try to Hoka Mach 6 or the Mach x 3. They both will give you the assistance for the speedier runs. The Mach x 3 would be a better choice for training and race day. The plate helps with stability and the heel drop is lower providing a more balanced cushioning

The hoka mach 6 are an all-purpose shoe that is stable but can also pick up the pace quite well. I have experienced knee pain running in the pegasus 39 and with the help of experts I traced it back to the aggressive drop of 10mm and to the fact that they would accentuate my slight tendency to pronate. Right now I am using the hoka mach x 3 (it has a pebax plate that makes it very stable) for going quickly and the bondi 9 for easy and recovery and my knees are fine. If I had to choose only one shoe it would be the mach 6. Maybe now that the mach 7 are about to come out you can even find some good deals.

I love the Mach X2, my favorite long run shoe of all time. Would recommend the 3 based off of that since the 3 is just an upper update.