Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 16, 2025 · summarized
PositiveThey ran in the Mafate X and found it very responsive with almost no ground feel, though the upper got a little sloppy midway; they would not pay over 200 dollars.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 16, 2025 · summarized
PositiveThey ran in the Mafate X and found it very responsive with almost no ground feel, though the upper got a little sloppy midway; they would not pay over 200 dollars.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 27, 2025 · summarized
MixedThey found the Mafate X very high stack and heavy, yet the quickest feeling shoe over 12 oz they have run in, helped by a TPEE insole.
Of the 7 reviews with a clear verdict, 43% are positive, 43% mixed and 14% negative. The praise mentioned most is responsive. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (2 reviews), unstable (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review).
We collected and summarized 7 experiences shared on Reddit, 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.
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