I FINALLY tested the Hoka Mafate 5… Here’s the TRUTH! | First run review | Run4Adventure

HOKA Mafate 5 review - first run and first impressions. It’s been a while since we last reviewed a Hoka trail running shoe on the channel — around 10 months ago, to be exact, when I laced up the much-hyped Hoka Tecton X 3. But today, we’re back with a bang as I put their latest trail shoe, the Hoka Mafate 5, to the test. There’s been a real buzz around this shoe, especially at UTMB 2025, with plenty of mixed opinions on its performance. Is it a worthy update to the Mafate line or just another hyped release? Let’s find out as I take the Hoka Mafate 5 out for a first run and initial review. Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always – stay safe and keep on running! 0:00 Intro 1:48 Facts and figures 2:59 Upper 4:35 Midsole 6:04 Outsole 6:54 Test run 8:17 Fit and sizing 11:55 How the shoes performed #HOKA #Mafate5 #TrailRunningShoes JOIN THE RUN4ADVENTURE FAMILY 📣 SUPPORT US • Subscribe for more trail & ultra running adventures • Give us a 👍 if you enjoyed the video • Check out our merch – https://www.run4adventure.uk/#merch • Become a Patron –   / run4adventure   • Treat us to a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/run4adve... 🌐 FOLLOW US • Instagram –   / run4adventure.uk   • Facebook –   / run4adventure   • Strava –   / strava   • Strava Club –   / strava   Contact us: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------- 🏃 OUR FAVOURITE RUNNING GEAR Precision Fuel & Hydration - https://visit.pfandh.com/run4adventure - use this link for 15% off your first order Harrier Trail Running - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/CowN... - use this link for 10% off trail running gear SAYSKY - https://saysky.co.uk/ - use code RUN4BUS15 for 15% off Saysky running kit INOV8 - https://inov8.avln.me/c/xfMAOgMyUkxg - use this link for 15% off running shoes and apparel Fenixlight - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ - use code FENIX-R4A for 10% off Fenix headtorches COROS - https://coros.avln.me/c/MONuQKZahSmR - use this link for a free watch band with any watch purchase (make sure to add the watch band to the cart) Bob and Brad massage guns – https://www.bobandbrad.com/our-store - use code RUN4BBMSG10 to get 10% off all Bob and Brad massage guns in the UK SunGod – https://www.sungod.co/s/run4adventure/ 📸 CAMERA GEAR GoPro HERO11 – https://amzn.to/46xUHkd GoPro HERO9 – https://amzn.to/3q5BMb6 GoPro Media Mod – https://amzn.to/40bpEH8 GoPro Shorty Mini Extension Pole with Tripod – https://amzn.to/4eJ3u51 Mini Tripod Selfie Stick – https://amzn.to/40KyNXc GoPro Battery Charger + Batteries – https://amzn.to/3GxPq1z Canon EOS M50 – https://amzn.to/44HxlWY Lowepro Flipside 200 Camera bag – https://amzn.to/2FrmjtY RØDE VideoMic Pro+ Microphone – https://amzn.to/2IVnoLq RØDE Wireless GO II – https://amzn.to/3GdY3OQ DJI Neo Fly More Combo Mini Drone – https://amzn.to/407AWMs ----------------------------------------------------- 🎵 MUSIC from Epidemic Sound – free trial: https://share.epidemicsound.com/d1f0fc Balloons by Joakim Karud Summer by bensound.com ----------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: Some links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner with some other brands, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting the channel! ----------------------------------------------------- Run4Adventure is a UK-based trail and ultra running channel sharing race vlogs, training tips, and honest running gear reviews to help runners of all levels. Loyd, with over 10 years of running retail experience and extensive personal experience across a wide range of distances and terrains, brings you down-to-earth running shoe reviews and gear insights from a true product geek. Subscribe for authentic running content filmed in Cornwall and beyond, and join us for epic race-day stories, real-world gear tests, and adventures on the trails.