New from the ground up, the Mafate 4 is designed to tackle any mountain terrain, and takes all previous stability and cushioning elements to the next level. The oversized Active Foot Frame rests in an RMAT® chassis to provide increased support, and a reduction in outsole rubber provides a higher level of cushioning and traction. ComfortFrame upper construction in the heel keeps even our toughest shoe comfortable on the foot, and a wider toe-box with TPU toe guard keeps your toes in one piece." - HOKA
Upper
For 2015, the award-winning Mafate 4 receives an updated upper with a focus on lightweight comfort. Rocking an air Mesh upper construction which is lightweight and allows air to fully permeate the shoe, promoting a cooler, drier and altogether more pleasant environment. Meanwhile Hoka promote the Structural No Sew SpeedFrame Overlays which provide necessary stabilisation around the midfoot from medial to lateral. A seamless interior environment to the Mafate reduces irritation and blistering, as well as the number of potential weak points throughout the shoe that would otherwise be prone to tearing or breakage. A softer, lightly padded tongue merged onto the upper provides increased protection and comfort across the foot.
Midsole
The Mafate 4 utilises a full length CMEVA midsole, providing industry leading cushioning for increased impact protection and stability, with unified performance within The Meta-Rocker midsole geometry. Specifically engineered with a low heel-toe differential and a sculpted outsole radius, the Mafate encourages a unique natural rolling motion for the wearer. This supports natural form and encourages an efficient, continuous positive rolling motion from heel-strike to toe-off.
Hoka shoes offer a unique rolling motion for the most natural, efficient and effortless stride. To achieve these results this has an extended profile; a logarithmic shape for a smooth progressive rolling motion. There is unsurpassed shock attenuation, a sense of weightlessness and an inherently stable ride which is designed to reduce the fatigue in your feet, legs and core.
Outsole
The outsole of the Mafate 4 is integrated with H-Shape dynamic stability technology, promoting a wide midfoot platform for maximum underfoot stability with Full Ground Contact that enables increased traction and a smooth heel to toe transition. Lastly the trail-focused outsole includes a Hi-Abrasion Rubber with strategically placed 5mm Hoka grip R-Mat Lugs to improve durability and dynamic floor fighting grip.
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