Hoka Mafate Three2

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Sentiment score60% positive
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Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Reddit IconBrentsBadReviews
6 months ago

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)

Reddit Iconogee_mangu
about 1 month ago

you want max cushion/trail, go for the mafate three 2. bondi with rugged outsole.

Reddit IconAntiqueTruth
10 months ago

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

Reddit Icon01YourFavoriteFriend
29 days ago

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.

Reddit Iconairhunger_rn
11 months ago

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.

Reddit IconAltruistic-Gas3797
6 months ago

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.

Reddit Iconarod2788
11 months ago

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 

Reddit Iconbaconbeerbewbs
8 months ago

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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