castleberg-outdoors-hoka-mafate-3IMG_2267 The Hoka Mafate range of shoes are the stalwarts of the Hoka range and we’ve got an exclusive preview of the updated shoe which is due to hit the trails in a couple of months… There’s plenty to be said about the Hoka brand – eye-catching, attention-grabbing shoes they may be but beneath the surface there’s plenty of technical features and trail running logic going on. The Mafate range of shoes is a prime example – eye-catching levels of cushioning but there’s a real purpose behind the shoe for long distance trail running… castleberg-outdoors-hoka-mafate-3IMG_2271 Updated for autumn 2013, the Mafate 3 is an enhancement on the old shoe… castleberg-outdoors-hoka-mafate-3IMG_2272 Whilst the sole unit remains unchanged (bar cosmetics colour changes) the upper has been revised… castleberg-outdoors-hoka-mafate-3IMG_2276 Greater use of bonded materials on the upper should assist with weight… castleberg-outdoors-hoka-mafate-3IMG_2267 Quick lace system adopted from the Hoka Evo range of shoes castleberg-outdoors-hoka-mafate-3IMG_2265 We’re lucky to have a few samples which we’ll be testing over the coming weeks – watch this space for news. Click here to view our Hoka range of shoes