The good weather and the extension of the days is a call for mountain lovers to go out and enjoy their great passion more often. Trail running is a sporting discipline that has an increasing number of followers. That is why brands are committed to offering the best technologies and features in their new releases.
This time we will talk about three big bets from HOKA for this season. If you are thinking about buying your first trail running shoes, renewing your footwear or you are simply curious about everything that surrounds this sport, you will not want to miss this article. We analyze the HOKA SpeedGoat 5, Mafate Speed 3 and Zinal, their similarities and differences. Let's get to it!
HOKA SpeedGoat 5 vs. Mafate Speed 3 vs. Zinal: runner profile, distance and pace
There are certain aspects that we must take into account when choosing our next ally, especially if it is our first trail running shoe. Therefore, we will highlight some details such as the runner's build or stride, the distance, the weight and drop of the shoe or the running pace for which these three HOKA silhouettes have been optimized.
- Runner profile: Light to medium build. Neutral stride
- Distance: Marathon, Ultra-trail.
- Paces: 04:30-05:30 min/km or less
- Usage: uneven terrain and for trekking
- Drop: 5mm
- Weight: 292 grams
- RRP: 150€.
- Runner profile: Medium build. Neutral stride
- Distance: 10k, Half Marathon
- Pace: 04:30-05:30 min/km
- Use: technical terrain
- Drop: 4mm
- Weight: 303 grams
- RRP: 170€.
- Runner profile: Light build. Neutral stride
- Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
- Pace: 04:30-05:30 min/km or less
- Use: technical and uneven terrain
- Drop: 4mm
- Weight: 242 grams
- RRP: 160€.
HOKA SpeedGoat 5 vs. Mafate Speed 3 vs. Zinal: which is the best option?
If you have come this far, you will surely want to give an answer to this question: which is the best option?
Like everything in life, in this case it "depends" on what you are looking for. It is not a question of whether a model is better or worse in terms of performance, but rather that it adapts to what the athlete needs. That is why it is vitally important to look at the details of each model before choosing one or the other.
If you want a very light shoe, to move at fast paces over short distances on any type of mountain terrain, the HOKA Zinal are for you. Suitable for competitive racing as well as any athlete looking for a low to the ground experience, they feature a low-profile midsole with the goal of being that fun shoe you need if you're looking for the perfect balance of cushioning and support.
If you are looking for a more versatile training model for ultra-distance sessions on uneven surfaces that can also be perfectly adapted to other sports disciplines such as trekking or long walks, you should opt for the HOKA SpeedGoat 5
Finally, if what you need is a silhouette optimized for technical terrain, that can handle medium distances10k or half marathon) at a pace of 04:30-05:30 min/km, take a look at the HOKA Mafate Speed 3
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