Hoka
Hoka Mafate 5
The workhorse Mafate. Enough stack for vert without the race-day bulk.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 33 mm stack, cushion 4/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 28 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 25.4 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 102 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 102 BR / 56% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 5 mm drop, heel counter 3/5
Full specs
Drop
5 mm
Heel stack
33 mm
Forefoot stack
28 mm
Weight
298 g
Lug depth
4 mm
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Foam
CMEVA
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.66 |
| Breathability | 102 BR |
| Drying potential | 56 % |
| Flexibility | 17.1 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 20.00 Nm |
| Heel counter | 3/5 |
| Energy return | 63.7 % |
| Shock absorption | 160 SA |
| Midsole softness | 38.7 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Tongue padding | 6.0 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 4.7 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (74.2 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Category-average height (25.4 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs small. Consider a half size up.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
In the review circuit
Questions before you race
Is the Hoka Mafate 5 good for 100-mile races?
Elite. 33 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.
Does the Hoka Mafate 5 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 74.2 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Hoka Mafate 5?
5 mm, with a 33 mm heel stack and 28 mm forefoot.
Is the Hoka Mafate 5 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.66. Elite grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 88/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 29/100 (Weak)
hotFootScore: 100/100 (Elite)
achillesFriendlyScore: 77/100 (Great)
hundredMilerReadiness: 84/100 (Elite)