
Mount to Coast
H1
Versatile road-to-trail, but struggles on wet, technical downhills.
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I just made the switch too! I’m loving Mount to Coast shoes! Although I have multiple hoka mafates and they’ve held up really well.
Nordas. 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.
Hoka 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.
Le passage du tout au rien était peut être un peu brutal. Regarde peut être du côté de Hoka, plus confort et avec un bon amorti. Peut être une Challenger ou une Mafate ? Il y a chaussure de Trail pour la vitesse / perf et chaussure de Trail pour la distance, plus table et plus amorti. Le premier choix peut être porté sur du long quand on est un traileur aguerris mais sinon l’expression « arrache mollet » s’applique bien 😅
I’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.
Hoka 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.

Mount to Coast
H1
Versatile road-to-trail, but struggles on wet, technical downhills.

Altra
Lone Peak Series
Spacious toe box, but cushioning and durability are polarizing.

La Sportiva
Prodigio Series
Great technical grip, but unstable for some, with sizing issues.

Nike
Pegasus Trail Series
Versatile for non-technical trails, but poor on wet, technical.

Mount to Coast
T1
Lightweight, cushioned; but lacing and underfoot protection are issues.

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Salomon - Speedcross Series

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Hoka - Speedgoat Series

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Mount to Coast - H1

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Salomon - Genesis Series

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La Sportiva - Prodigio Series

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Mount to Coast - H1