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I found success with the Hoka Mafate Three2. I used this as a primary travel shoe. And used versions of it hiking up mountains in Norway, running on the streets of Azores--etc. It was my daily driver. The only issue is that it has a small toe box. But as an "all-in-one" shoe, then this kind of does the job. I would wear a sort of brace or sleeve on your ankle to stabilize it more. [https://www.hoka.com/en/us/all-gender-footwear/mafate-three2/1141572.html](https://www.hoka.com/en/us/all-gender-footwear/mafate-three2/1141572.html)
you want max cushion/trail, go for the mafate three 2. bondi with rugged outsole.
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 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.
I 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
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.
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