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I ran a 100-mile race in the Hoka Mafate 5, basically straight out of the box without ever testing it on long runs.
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Wore it around for a week before the race, then showed on race day hoping for the best.
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I needed a max-cushioned shoe to help me get through the race with a mild case of plantar fasciitis in my right foot.
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My go-to shoe has been the Nike Zegama 2 (No complaints. I love this shoe.). But for even more cushioning and protection I gave the Mafate a shot. And it didn't disappoint.
I bought these shoes directly from Hoka (Hoka Mafate 5). And they're only available in two colors
When I ordered these shoes, only the hot pick color was available in my size (13).
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Here's a quick look at the Hoka Mafate 5 specs:
I wore this shoe for 29+ hours and 100 miles at the Mountain Lakes 100-Mile Ultra hosted by Go Beyond Racing in Oregon...untested.
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And it did everything I hoped it would. I've ran this race 11 years in a row, and didn't want to miss it.
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The Hoka Mafate 5 provided the max-cushioning, stability, and heel protection I needed to finish this race.
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Trail conditions for this race were actually pretty good. Mild temps, and only light rain for the last few hours of the race. That means I didn't test these shoes in muddy conditions, or water crossings. But I think these shoes would handle that just fine.
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Now if Hoka would just give the tongue a little padding, this shoe would be even better.
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