Hoka Mafate 5's VS Mafate X's | Comparison After 50 miles

Are the brand new Hoka Mafate 5 and Mafate X worth their premium price tags? After more than a decade of avoiding Hoka's trail shoes, I'm diving back in to see if they can finally win me over. I was a huge fan of the Clifton 10s for the road, but can their trail offerings compete? Let's find out if the massive cushion and high-tech features of the Mafate 5 ($185) and the Mafate X ($225) translate to a great experience on the trail, or if they're just heavy, clunky platforms. FULL DISCLOSURE: For the record, I am not affiliated with Hoka or any other brand. I walked into my awesome local running store, Ogden Running Company, and bought these shoes with my own money. This review is completely free from any outside bias. 👇 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO 👇 (0:00) Intro + Disclosure (1:05) Price & Value: Are They Worth the Money? (1:33) Fit & Sizing: Spot On vs. Half-Size Up (2:54) Weight: Heavy on the Scale, But How Do They Feel? (4:00) Outsole: The Awesome Power of Vibram (5:52) Midsole & Cushion (11:16) The Upper (15:34) Design & Aesthetics (16:16) Final Thoughts: Who Are These Shoes Actually For?