You CAN have a fast, roomy HOKAONEONE.
We don’t give out a “Didn’t Mess It Up” award, but I wish we did. Hoka’s light and fast trail racer, the Evo Mafate 2 actually gets better than the first version, thanks to some minor updates. True to the remote region along the Diagnole des Fous route that gives the shoe its name, the Mafate is made for aggressive running on technical terrain.
The highly durable Kevlar-infused Matryx upper gets a few tweaks to increase comfort over long miles. While many Hokas fall on the narrow end of the spectrum, the Evo Mafate 2 is quite a bit roomier. Testers praised the extra space, especially in the toe box. The ride of the shoe is largely unchanged. The tall stack height provides plenty of cushioning and protection. The rubberized foam midsole provides a soft landing for comfort, but with increased energy return to go fast. Testers liked the heel cushioning overall, though they needed some time to get used to the soft feeling. “Heel cushioning in this shoe was one of the best I've ever run in, absolutely no pain or discomfort on any surface,” Said one tester.
One of the biggest issues I hear from people that have run in Hokas is that they love the cushioning, but the fit is always too narrow. This shoe has a roomier toe box that alleviated crowding issues testers have had with other Hokas. “The nail on my second toe normally turns black with new shoes, especially size 13,” said one tester. “My actual size is 13.5, but this shoe fit me perfectly around my narrow heel and wide forefoot.
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