HOKA Mafate is the iconic trail running shoe series from French brand HOKA ONE ONE, launched in 2009 by founders Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas Mermoud for the UTMB Mont-Blanc ultra trail race. Named after Reunion Island caldera terrain, it symbolizes the spirit of conquering rugged mountain terrain. Revolutionary max cushioning and rolling balance technology established HOKA's protection-first philosophy, making it a legendary performance benchmark for trail runners worldwide.