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HOKA Mafate 5 Reviews

Trail

Runners mostly find it very plush and comfortable for long trail days and ultras.

67Signal score

58% positive

12reviews

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Updated 11 Nov

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Great cushioning7 Great for long runs6

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Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 13, 2026 · summarized

Positive

Owns the Mafate 5 and Speedgoat 6; on rocky 30-50 km alpine runs the Mafate is more comfortable.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 5, 2026 · summarized

Positive

A Mafate 5 owner calls it a great shoe, perfect for training and longer outings.

Blog · Runnea UK – Raúl Lozano · summarized

Positive

Scores 8.7. Built for consistency and protection over long distances, with plenty of cushioning and strong grip. Outsole durability is the main con after 125 km.

Blog · iRunFar – Annie Behrend · summarized

Positive

'Big Blue' stayed impressively comfortable and protective. From mile 65 of a 100-miler it carried her over rocky Wagner Butte and a technical descent at night. The wide platform never felt tippy, and the Megagrip lugs are burly.

Blog · WearTesters – Sam Lohse, Drew Whitcomb · summarized

Positive

It carried one tester through 61 miles of Leadville with protection and cushioning to spare, and it is wide-foot friendly. The tongue is a bit short.

Blog · Treeline Review – Becca Downs + male co-tester · summarized

Positive

A comfortable, protective and grippy max-cushion trail shoe for long mountain days. They expect the midsole to give out first, at around 300 mi, and the shoe is pricey.

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Common questions about HOKA Mafate 5

What do runners say about HOKA Mafate 5?

Runners mostly find it very plush and comfortable for long trail days and ultras. A few had trouble with lockdown or fit, or didn't get on with it.

Is HOKA Mafate 5 worth it?

Of the 12 reviews with a clear verdict, 58% are positive, 17% mixed and 25% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is blisters.

What are the most common complaints about HOKA Mafate 5?

The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (1 review), unstable (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review). For example: After 1,500+ miles in Speedgoat 5s with no issues, a runner got navicular friction on every run in the first 50 miles of the Mafate 5.

Where do these HOKA Mafate 5 reviews come from?

We collected and summarized 12 experiences shared on Reddit and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.