Changes

Previous versions of the Mafate have been the most cushioned shoe in the [[Hoka Shoe Review| Hoka range]] , as well as including an aggressive outsole for grip on soft trails. With the latest iteration of the Hoka range the cushioning of the Mafate, Stinson, and Bondi has become closer. The Mafate still has the most heel cushioning, but it's so close to the Bondi that it's hard to tell, even when wearing one on each foot. The forefoot cushioning of the Stinson Lite is slightly greater than the Mafate, but again it's close. Before, you might select the Mafate to get the Hoka with the most cushioning possible, but now the Mafate is best selected if you need the aggressive outsole. '''Update''': I've rated it the original Mafate Speed reviewed here as "The Best of the Best", but it's been replaced by the Mafate Speed 2, which lacks the RMAT outsole. I've not tested the Mafate Speed 2, and probably won't. Cutting open the toe box of a trail shoe works in many conditions, but is less than ideal, so I'm tending to run trails in [[Altra]] shoes." {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}

* The latest version includes an optional thinner insole that reduces the cushioning by 3-4mm, but increases the internal room. This is a nice way of tweaking the fit of the shoe, rather like a [[Replacement Insoles| Replacement Insole]].