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Style as a running community.Case 01. Chicken Heart Running Team
Style of Community with HOKA

Style as a running community.
Case 01. Chicken Heart Running Team

Community has become one of the important keywords in the running scene in recent years. Communication is motivating, diverse information is actively shared, and it is creating a new movement in running, which tends to be stoic. We asked key members of this high-profile community to try on the latest HOKA models. How does this affect their style? We will explore the relationship between community, style, and running gear in two installments, one for trail and the other for road, from each perspective. This time, we asked members of the "Chicken Heart Running Team" to wear the latest trail running shoes, the Mafate 5.

A pair that makes long-distance trails comfortable.

-It was good! How did you all like wearing the Mafate 5?

Shin: I was surprised. I was especially surprised by the good cushioning in the forefoot area.

-The midsole is made of two layers of foam of different hardness.

TETSU: I felt that the cushioning was the best among all the Hoka models I have worn.

Mahina: I usually wear hard soles, but these soft soles ran well.

HDK: And the forefoot cushioning feels resilient without sinking.

-The resilience of this product is probably due to HOKA's newly developed Rocker Integrity Technology™. The resilience of the carb is thanks to HOKA's newly developed Rocker Integrity Technology™. The technology is designed to maintain a rocker shape even over long distances, and the lightweight, flexible, high-tensile-strength curved TPU plate provides supple resilience with every step.

Penn: Indeed, I felt propulsion, with a rebounding force that propelled me forward.

Shin: Also, the grip is strong, but not too strong. If the grip is too strong, it is difficult to ride on the road because you feel like you are coming to a stop, but this was not the case.

Penn: Yes, it was. I felt safe on the trail without slipping, and if the grip was too strong it would catch and trip me up on the road, but I didn't feel uncomfortable on the road.

Mahina: I was also attracted to the colors. The blue color is cute and the black midsole is just what I've been in the mood for lately. I think they would look cute with casual wear.

HDK: The blue in the midsole, which is different from the upper, is also a nice balance. I think it's a coloring that I can match with my casual wear too.

-The Mafate 5 is durable enough to handle harsh environments, adaptable to diverse terrain, and comfortable enough to keep you running, so we think it will be a pair that will support you on the long-distance trails that you will challenge yourselves on.

Shin: I want to wear them as much as possible.

Mahina: I would like to run long distances in these.

Penn: Yes, I would. I want to try it long.

TETSU: I would like to run 100 miles in the "Mafate 5".

HDK: I am planning to compete in two 100-mile races this season, so I am sure I will be very active.

Mafate 5 ¥27,500
Trail running shoes for long distances. The midsole is constructed with two layers of hard SCF EVA and softer CMEVA foam. The combination of the different hardnesses of the foam creates a new riding experience with a floating sensation. The Rocker Integrity Technology™ supports propulsion and smooth weight transfer when kicking off from the ground, maximizing performance on the trail. The Rocker Integrity Technology™ supports propulsion and smooth weight transfer when kicking off from the ground, maximizing performance on the trail. The outsole is made of Vibram® Megagrip with traction lug technology. Megagrip with traction lug technology. The outsole features Vibram® Megagrip with traction lug technology, which provides a firm grip on all types of terrain, including muddy and rocky terrain, and enhances stability while running. The upper is made of a TPU cage that is the first ever 3D molded by Hoka using flow molding technology. The TPU cage provides high durability and protection from all directions, enhancing reliability on the trail.

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