Mafate (1st Generation)
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trailrunningforlife 1.0My speedgoat 5 pairs (I have had 4 x pairs in total) got about 500-600km each before they felt bad. I then switched to Mafate 4, and those got about the same for me. I'm now pretty fed up with the durability myself, although I really like the cushion in the new Mafate 6 shoes, so I got myself one pair which I'm conserving for the next big distance event I do. But otherwise I've been happy with my Tomir 2.0 shoes. Only have one pair and its got maybe 500km on it, but still going strong. Not as much cushion as the hokas, but my feet seem fairly happy in them.
airhunger_rn 0.0Nordas. Dyneema construction, designed for durability. May/May not be a good shoe for your needs. Designed to give double the mileage than Altras/Hokas. That said, I've found my Hoka Mafates routinely give me 500+ drama-free miles, whereas all my Altras would usually explode at ~300miles.
Altruistic-Gas3797 0.0Hoka is trash. My mafates blew apart after 50km and they refused to replace/refund them. Will never buy anything from them and will also steer others clear.
arod2788 0.0I require a wider toe box as well, and the mafate has it. I had mafate first and then tried speedgoat and they were terrible for me. Mafate for much better. I currently have Norda 001 and the toe box isn't big enough
baconbeerbewbs 0.0I’ve done plenty of races and you’re definitely going to want shoes with tight laces and deep lugs. See Salomon Speedcross and Hoka Mafate for reference. Don’t do a waterproof shoe.
bazsex 0.0Hoka Mafates are the most durable for me. However I'm lighter weight. But Mafates are well made shoes.
Hoka Mafates are the most durable for me. However I'm lighter weight. But Mafates are well made shoes.
BUhillrunner 0.0I found all Topos to run short. Wore a women's 8.5 in HOKAs and a size 10 in Topos. I trained in the Speedgoats and Mafates and currently wear Pursuits and Ultraventures
Choukitoys74 0.0Hello :) J'ai 3 paires : Hoka Speed Goat , Hoka Mafate et Salomon Sens Ride 5. Niveau souplesse et confort : les Hoka !
Commercial-Tomato205 0.0The Mafates are good -I use them. That being said, when doing a desert ultra over mostly rocky surface the soles of my feet felt a bit mashed, probably not *enough* cushioning
Desperate-Food-8313 0.0I'm currently using Hoka Mafates and loving them. They replaced my old speedboats and have been excellent. Fairly light, great grip and incredibly comfy.