The relationship between chicken hearts and "hoka".
-Today you are wearing Hoka's newest trail running shoes, the Mafate 5.
HDK: The first running shoes I bought were Speedgoats, which I liked because they were easy to run in and looked cool. I wore them when Shin and I participated in the Atacama Desert Marathon, a 250-km, 7-day race held in Chile.
Shin: I also wore "Speedgoats" in that race. I also wore "Bondi" on the road.
Mahina: The first pair of running shoes I bought were "Hoka" shoes, which were recommended to me by HDK.
TETSU: I often wear Hoka shoes, and I use several different models depending on the race. I wear the Mafate Speed, the Tecton X, and the Speedgoat for all the 100-mile races I have completed.
Penn: This was my first time wearing Hoka shoes. I really felt the high level of cushioning that is often mentioned.
-What do you look for when choosing trail running shoes?
HDK: Since I sometimes run on roads and forest roads in my daily practice, I choose shoes that can run on mountain roads and are easy to run on roads and forest roads.
Shin: Me too. I prefer to be able to run on the road as well as on trails.
Mahina: The sole was chosen to be hard so that the road would have a comfortable grip and the landing would be stable.
TETSU: I choose thick soles that have a non-slip grip and cushioning to prevent knee pain.
Penn: I like thinner soles. But when I tried on the Mafate 5, I didn't realize how well it handles on my feet. My impression of thick cushion foam has changed.
