Trail running enthusiasts will adore the Hoka Mafate 5, embodying all the features that make trail running exciting.
The Hoka Mafate 5, the latest installment in Hoka's renowned trail running series, is making waves in the athletic community. This innovative shoe, Hoka's first ever produced, has been designed with a unique philosophy to recreate the smooth, flowy feeling of free-riding down a mountain.
Weighing in at 331.2 grams, the Mafate 5 boasts a stack height of 45 millimeters. Its deceptively low profile, a key feature in achieving its goal, molds around the ground rather than providing a direct feel of every rock and root along the way. Some runners might find this heightened ground feel less appealing, but the Mafate 5 offers a sensation of flatness regardless of the actual terrain, thanks to its unique midsole design.
The Mafate 5's upper is primarily a single piece of lightweight warp-knit fabric wrapped in a grippy flow-molded TPU cage. This combination provides both comfort and stability, crucial elements for long-distance running. The shoe's midsole is a dual-density design, with softer, more impressionable foam placed at the bottom for increased cushioning.
The Mafate 5 has an 8 millimeter drop, a slight increase compared to its predecessor. This, along with its design philosophy and unique midsole construction, makes it a tour de force of engineering innovation in the trail running shoe market.
The Mafate 5 has been tested across a wide range of trail conditions, from trudging below the treeline of Mont Blanc to bombing down technical switchbacks at 7,000 feet. It has proven its mettle during a week of trail running through the French Alps, and has even been spotted on the feet of several athletes during the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.
Hoka, a brand founded by two passionate French trail runners, markets the Mafate 5 as a shoe for long-distance running. The company's motto, "time to fly," reflects its mission to develop running shoes that allow wearers to feel like flying over mountain peaks and hills. The Mafate 5, with its smooth, flowy feeling while running on uneven terrain, is a testament to this mission.
The Mafate 5 is available in sizes ranging from UK 6.5 to 13.5 for men, and from 3.5 to 9.5 for women. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or just starting out, the Hoka Mafate 5 could be the shoe to take your trail running experience to new heights.
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