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Hoka Mafate 5 Women's

The Hoka Mafate 5 is a high-stack technical trail runner with a soft dual-density midsole and aggressive 5 mm Vibram Megagrip lugs.

$185MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Technical trail
Also good for
Trail long run, Daily trail training
Cushion
max
Firmness
soft
Stability
neutral
Weight
230g
Drop
8mm
Stack
not published
Lug
5mm
Midsole
CMEVA (compression molded EVA)
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip
Upper
warp knit with anti-fray treatment
Widths
standard
Release
2025
Wet conditionsMountainDoor to trailTechnical trailDaily trainingMax cushionMudHikingUltra distanceLong runs
How it compares
Side-by-side with its neighbouring generations.
Our read

A plush, grippy trail shoe built for long technical efforts where impact protection matters more than ground feel. Best for mileage chasers who want maximum cushion underfoot on rough terrain.

Ride

Soft, forgiving ride from a dual-density midsole with a supercritical foam top layer, tuned for absorbing impact over long distances rather than snappy response. The 8 mm drop and rockered geometry help keep you moving on extended efforts.

Fit

Standard width only with a stretchy Dynamic Vamp upper; several reviewers found it runs slightly short, so consider sizing up if you're between sizes.

Best for

Long, rugged trail days and ultra-distance efforts where cushioning and Vibram Megagrip traction protect the legs over hours on rough ground.

Avoid if

You want a low, connected feel for fast or precise footwork, or you need a wide fit — the tall soft stack and standard-only width work against both.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.