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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Hoka Mafate Review}}
The [http://www.zappos.com/hoka-mafate Mafate] is only available as a trail version and it's the heaviest, thickest and least flexible of the Hokas, and probably any running shoe made. Even when you're used to running in other Hoka shoes, the Mafate seems like it's a huge beast. I don't think the extra thickness and weight is worth it, and I prefer the [[Hoka Clifton]] or the [[Altra Olympus]]. The Mafate does have a more aggressive outsole than the trail [[Hoka Stinson]] but it's not enough for me to recommend the Mafate over the Stinson. However, if you want the most cushioned shoe, with an aggressive outsole for the trail, the Mafate is well worth considering. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
=Characteristics=
* '''Why you'd buy it'''. You're after the most cushioning available.
* '''Lacing'''. The Mafate uses round laces but I've not had any problem with them coming undone.
* '''Heel counter'''. The Mafate has a firm heel counter, similar to other Hokas.
=Compared with Altra Olympus=
The [[Altra Olympus]] is much thinner, lighter, and more flexible than the Mafate. The Altra toe box is shaped for the human foot, and it's zero drop, which makes it better shoe. However the Olympus has nothing like the cushioning of the Mafate.
