The adaptive cushioning system offers a tailored underfoot experience that varies with the amount of force applied, best trail and road running shoes.
Peak plushness for tenacious trail efforts. Calling all trail racing fiends, gravel grinders, and 100-milers. Theres a new trail titan in town. Built for long-haul efforts, the Mafate X delivers supreme plushness with a dual-density, premium foam chassis, PEBA top layer, and a pop of propulsion thanks to the forked carbon fiber plate. Hoka has implemented an ultralight woven upper that allows for easy drainage and Vibram Megagrip outsole with pod-like cutouts to ensure a smooth ride over variable terrain.
- Best for trail running
- Patent-pending dynamic vamp
- PEBA core
- Super critically foamed EVA carrier
- Vibram Megagrip
- SCF TPEE sockliner
- Woven textile
- Gusseted tongue
- Protective toe cap
- Molded TPU heel counter
- Reflective details
- Smooth MetaRocker
- Rearfoot-focused Active Foot Frame
- Carbon fiber plate
- 3.5mm lugs
- Zonal rubber
- Heel Stack: 39.9mm
- Forefoot Stack: 32.3mm
- Drop: 7.6 mm
- Weight: 10.30 oz
The external heel clip provides stabilization and aligns the foot during initial contact, best minimal running shoes.
