Mafate Speed 2

Agreed! They’re almost too sticky!

My trusted old Hoka Mafate Speed 2's. I don't know what they put in that rubber, but it's like magic on ice and snow.

I’m still pissed that the Mafate evo 2 was discontinued. My absolute favourite running shoe without an argument. The speed 3 and speed 4 just don’t have the same feel nor do speedgoats

I also went a similar run today and I just used the Hoka Mafate Speed ones and they're great very sticky sole!! (Edited a typo)

La sportiva prodigio pro is incredible if you're willing to spend the £150 or so. Hoka mafate speed is good, new version looks mega soft

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.

Nice! Are the Mafates looking like a better shoe for longer and technical mountain runs? Also bummed that I’m not liking the speedgoats as much as earlier versions

Came back to say that I’ve taken the Mafates on a few long technical runs now (10-15m, 3-4k feet) and love them! Great shoe!