Dense perimeter lugs create stable platforms during rock hopping, best trail running shoes nz.

Peak plushness for tenacious trail efforts. Calling all trail racing fiends, gravel grinders, and 100-milers. Theres a new trail titan in town. Built for long-haul efforts, the Mafate X delivers supreme plushness with a dual-density, premium foam chassis, PEBA top layer, and a pop of propulsion thanks to the forked carbon fiber plate. Hoka has implemented an ultralight woven upper that allows for easy drainage and Vibram Megagrip outsole with pod-like cutouts to ensure a smooth ride over variable terrain.

• Best for trail running
  
• Patent-pending dynamic vamp
  
• PEBA core
  
• Super critically foamed EVA carrier
  
• Vibram Megagrip
  
• SCF TPEE sockliner
  
• Woven textile
  
• Gusseted tongue
  
• Protective toe cap
  
• Molded TPU heel counter
  
• Reflective details
  
• Smooth MetaRocker
  
• Rearfoot-focused Active Foot Frame
  
• Carbon fiber plate
  
• 3.5mm lugs
  
• Zonal rubber
  
• Heel Stack: 41.5mm
• Forefoot Stack: 33.5mm
• Drop: 8 mm
• Weight: 12.10 oz

Offers reinforced toe bumpers that shield against trail obstacles without adding stiffness hindering pavement propulsion, best gore tex trail shoes.