Trail Shoe - MAFATE

Read an idependent review of the Mafate here

Read my review of the Bondi B here

By using an EVA 30% softer and increasing its total volume to 2.5 times that of a typical trail running shoe, we allow for more cushioning than any other shoe on the market today, dissipating up to 80% of the shock associated with heel striking when running. Allowing for as much as 20mm of compression in the heel, with a low ramp angle allows for tremendous confidence running downhill, as runners can now engage their gluteus and lower back as opposed to isolating their quads, relaxing the body and making running downhill fun and comfortable.

Road Shoe - Bondi B

Just move your legs !!

Because if you don't think you were born to run, you're not only denying history, you're denying who you are......

40mm high sole design enabled to design a 13cm rockering profile , representing 50% of the sole length. This design allows for fluid and natural stride transitions, lessening the movement of the knee by as much as 20%, increasing efficiency.

15% lighter than reference trail running shoes. At 320 grams size 8UK per pair, they'll make running uphill as much fun as they make running downhill.

With 50% more surface area than the typical trail running shoe, and 35% more rubber crampons, you've never run as confidently as you will in a pair of Hoka's.

See the 'Mafate' Trail shoe in action

With a foot recessed into the midsole, you've never run as confidently as you will in a pair of Hoka's.

The Shoes

The Hoka One One shoe have caused a stir in the running community. Going against the curent trend of barefoot running, the Hoka's have introduced a whole new level of comfort to running.

The Hoka OneOne Mafate Trail Runner is the shoe that ultra runners are raving about. Using a lower ramp angle and a rocker shaped, feather weight midsole, the Hoka Mafate reproduces the conditions a barefoot runner experiences when running on grass or sand. The oversized midsole will absorb any hard obstacle your foot may encounter, and once compressed, the feather-weight EVA springs back under your forefoot for increased acceleration. With 50% more surface area in contact with the ground, and a midsole that allows the foot to recess into it by almost one inch, the shoe provides protection, stability, and pronation control unmatched in stability running.

The Bondi B is the road version with a thinner sole but all the same feature that the Mafate offers

Who are using the Hoka shoes?

Karl Melzer - I started running in the Wasatch Mountains during the summer of 1990. After running very little and winning a few mountain races, I was hooked.

My ultimate goal has been to win 100 mile trail races. It is my specialty to run long technical trails all day, so why not do it forever? I hope to reach 35, 100 mile wins. I do have a long way though, as many of my closest friends are not far behind me...and all quite a bit younger. When I am old (80), I would like to look back at my career and still hold a record. Only time will tell. Now go run!
Karl ran the Pony Express in Hoka Mafate - http://karlmeltzer.com/

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SIZING? we recommend 1/2 size large for the Mafate and 1 size bigger for the Bondi B based on your current running shoe

The Combo XT

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The Hoka OneOne Combo XT Shoe takes everything that is exceptional about the exsting Hoka One One Bondi B and the Hoka One One Mafate and 'combines' them to create a Combo trainer that not only allows you to run on and off road but cushions your feet appropriately on both surfaces. The deep cushioning reduces the stresses and impact forces that are transfered up the legs/joints when running, thus reducing fatigue and preventing injury. Comfortable, light and stable a pair of Hoka One One running shoes are a revelation. Once on, they do not feel any more cumbersome that a standard pair of running shoes.

HOKA ONE ONE COMBO XT SHOE FEATURES
2.5 times more cushioning than a crosstrainer running shoe
EVA cushioning reduces the impact on your joints/ muscles
Excellent comfort and performance during high mileage running.
Enhances biomechanical efficiency
Larger sole surface area provides more grip on rough terrain
Recessed midsole holds the heel in place

The Bondi B

Super deep cushioning sets the Hoka Bondi B's apart from conventional road shoes. Perfect for the high mileage athlete, the superior cushioning helps prevent injury by reducing the stresses and strains on the body inflicted by continuous running. After the success of Hoka One Ones's Mafate Trail running shoe, they company have now extended the range into a road shoe, the Bondi B. Bondi B's use the same oversized midsole technology to deliver exceptional comfort and performance, but feature a less aggresive outsole than the trail version. The midsole has a wider profile than conventional running shoes with levels of cushioning and shock absorption not seen before. The foot is held in a 'bucket' in the middle of the sole for superb stability. The Bondi B are also very light making every step a delight and this further reduces any stresses on the foot and lower leg.Hoka's are gaining a very avid following, particularly with ultra distance athletes, due to their shock absorbing abilities over long, long periods.

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