# Hoka Mafate X

URL: https://pr.run/shoes/hoka-mafate-x
Brand: Hoka
Model: Mafate X
Terrain: Technical, Steep trails, Mud / wet
Use: Race day, Long ultras
Verified: 2026-09-04T07:46:54.727+00:00

Max cushion for long technical days. The lugs bite when the course turns ugly. 8 mm drop, 343 g, 48 mm stack. lab traction 0.72, 73 mm toebox. Grip 5/5, cushion 4/5. PR Run Verified.

## Specs and lab data

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Heel stack | 48 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 40 mm |
| Weight | 343 g |
| Lug depth | 5 mm |
| Plate | no |
| Waterproof | no |
| Traction (CoF) | 0.72 |
| Breathability (BR) | 4 |
| Drying potential | - |
| Energy return | 62% |
| Shock absorption | 136 SA |
| Torsional rigidity | 23.40 Nm |
| Toebox width | 72.8 mm |
| Toebox height | 25.0 mm |
| MSRP | $225 |

## PR Run derived scores

| Derived score | Value | Band |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100-miler readiness | 90/100 | Elite |
| Descent tolerance | 100/100 | Elite |
| Swelling room | 100/100 | Elite |
| Grit resistance | 88/100 | Elite |
| Hot-day comfort | 23/100 | Weak |
| Achilles-friendly | 46/100 | Passable |

## PR Run take

Max cushion for long technical days. The lugs bite when the course turns ugly.

## Best for

100-mile races on rocky, steep terrain.

## Skip if

You want a light daily trainer for smooth dirt.


## Sources

- Manufacturer: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mens-trail/mafate-x/1161990.html
- Retailer: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/HOKA_Mafate_X/descpage-HOMX1M1.html
- PR Run listing: https://pr.run/shoes/hoka-mafate-x
- Data sources: https://pr.run/legal/data-sources