19/10/2026
I’m not someone who spends money without thinking. 💸👟
Those who know me know that I wear my running shoes to death .. literally! I keep running in them until they have holes, and I hate throwing away a pair before I’ve squeezed every last Kilometer out of it.
It was about time now. I ordered not one but TWO pairs: the PUMA HYROX shoes and the HOKA Mafate 5, an ultra-trail shoe.
Today, I put the Mafate 5 to the test. First impressions? 👍 Responsive, well-cushioned, and I can definitely see myself running long distances and ultras in them.
But there’s a catch: my big toe hurt a little during the run. 🤔
Will the shoe adapt as I break it in? Or is this a warning sign that it might become a bigger problem on longer runs?
Time will tell. One thing I know: I won’t take a shoe into an ultra just because it looks good or feels good for a few kilometers.
The real test? Taking them beyond a few kilometers and seeing how they hold up when the miles add up. 🏃♂️⛰️
#جري #ركض