long distanceHOKA
Mafate X
The Mafate X combines a carbon-fiber plate with maximum trail protection for ultra-distance efforts on the most demanding terrain.
$300MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- long distance
- Cushioning
- moderate
- Weight
- 343g
- Drop
- 7mm
- Stack
- 0/0mm
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
Carbon plate3.5mm lugsTechnical trailUltra distanceMax cushionCarbon plateRock plateStable platform
Our read
Editorial interpretation from the specs and what we know of this shoe — opinion, not lab-tested.
Ride
Deeply cushioned max-stack ride with a carbon plate that adds propulsion and stiffness underfoot. Balanced firmness rather than soft, with strong underfoot protection for long rocky miles.
Fit
Standard width only with a broad, high-stack platform typical of HOKA trail shoes. No wide option for runners who need extra room.
Best for
Ultra-distance runners on technical terrain who want maximum cushion and rock protection with some plated energy return.
Avoid if
You want a light, agile shoe or need deep lugs for soft mud, or are price-sensitive.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.