I'm a bit lighter than you (more like 82-84kg) but I have been running in Nike Zegama 2 and Hoka Mafate Speed 2. I've personally been enjoying the hokas a bit more. Nike just put out a new Zegama, so you can likely find the Zegama 2 on sale. Similiarly, the Mafate Speed 2 is an older model and I just picked up a pair for a little under $100.
I haven''t tried the Mafate 5 (45mm stack), but the Mafate Speed 2 is only a 35mm stack. I run lots of steep technical trails in them and enjoy them, but that extra stack height could definitely change that.
You are absolutely bonkers. I have the utmost respect for finishing in those!
Mafate is a good shoe but hokas are too narrow for me and give me blisters unfortunately
I did it two years ago, I know the course has changed somewhat since then but I think is similar. I wore the Hoka Tecton X2 because it has decent tread for the more technical trail sections but didn’t feel as aggressive as the Mafate Speeds. You could try the Hoka Challenger as it’s supposed to be more of a road to trail shoe.
I’m slow AF but I really like the Hoka Tecton Xs! I wore v2 for my 100K last year (switched out to the Mafates at mile 37 for more cushioning) and have worn v3 for a 50K and 60K in the last 6 months. I feel like they’ve got good tread that seems to be more durable than say, the Speedgoat, and I really like the built in gaiter in v3 so I don’t have to dump rocks and sand out my shoes. I plan to wear them for at least some of my upcoming 125 miler but I’m looking for a more cushioned option to switch into for later miles.
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