Hoka Size Chart India: Stinson and Mafate Fit Guide
Hoka's oversized midsoles get most of the attention, but the sizing itself is straightforward once you know one thing: Hoka fits true to size but slightly snug, and the standard advice for buyers between two sizes is to go up rather than down. This guide gives you the chart and the trail specific notes for the Stinson and Mafate.
Photo: Kicks Machine, Hoka One One Stinson 7 Stardust Alabaster
The one rule that fixes most sizing mistakes
Order true to size, and if you are between two sizes, take the larger one. Hoka's own sizing is straightforward and typically matches your usual shoe size, but the fit runs a touch snug rather than roomy, which is why the general advice leans toward sizing up rather than down whenever there is doubt.
Hoka size chart (men's, EU, US, UK, cm)
| EU | US | UK | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 7 | 6.5 | 25.0 |
| 40.5 | 7.5 | 7 | 25.5 |
| 41 | 8 | 7.5 | 26.0 |
| 42 | 8.5 | 8 | 26.5 |
| 42.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 27.0 |
| 43 | 9.5 | 9 | 27.5 |
| 44 | 10 | 9.5 | 28.0 |
| 44.5 | 10.5 | 10 | 28.5 |
| 45 | 11 | 10.5 | 29.0 |
| 46 | 11.5 | 11 | 29.5 |
| 47 | 12 | 11.5 | 30.0 |
(Source: Hoka official size chart figures)
Indian frame translation: most Indian men land between US 8 and US 10.5, EU 41 to EU 44.5.
Stinson, Mafate: fit notes by model
Stinson
A maximally cushioned trail and road shoe. True to size, with the same slightly snug character as the rest of the Hoka range. If you are between two sizes or plan to wear thicker trail socks, take the larger size.
Mafate
Hoka's most aggressive trail shoe, built for technical terrain with a wider, more stable base. True to size, and slightly more accommodating through the width than the Stinson given its trail focused platform, though the same size up when in doubt guidance still applies.
Photo: Kicks Machine, Hoka Mafate X Sage Rosemary
India specific fit considerations
Trail versus road use. If you plan to actually run trails in the Mafate, the slightly wider trail platform gives more margin at true to size than the Stinson does. For road use in the Stinson, pay closer attention to the size up when between sizes rule given its snugger fit.
Sock thickness. Thicker trail or hiking socks are common with both models. If you plan to wear these primarily with thick socks, sizing up when between two numbers becomes more important than it would be for barefoot or thin sock wear.
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Care tip: oversized midsoles need the right fit to last
Hoka's thick midsoles compress unevenly if the shoe fits poorly, either too loose (excess foot movement wearing the footbed) or too tight (compressing the foam at the wrong points). A properly sized pair distributes that compression as intended. Our sneaker care collection has cleaning products suited to Hoka's engineered mesh and foam construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hoka run true to size?
Yes, but slightly snug rather than roomy. If you are between two sizes, the general advice is to size up rather than down. Check current listings on the [Hoka collection](https://www.kicksmachine.com/collections/hoka).Should I size up for Hoka Stinson or Mafate?
Only if you are between two sizes or plan on thick socks. Both fit true to size at your regular number; the snug character of the brand is what makes the size up the safer default in ambiguous cases.Is the Mafate wider than the Stinson?
The Mafate's trail focused platform is slightly more accommodating through the width given its stability oriented base, though both models share Hoka's overall true to size, slightly snug fit character.Does Hoka sizing match other running brands?
The size numbers use a comparable US, UK, EU scale, but always check the specific foot length in cm against the chart above rather than assuming a direct match from another brand, since small per size differences exist.Do Hoka shoes need a break in period?
Minimal. The engineered mesh and foam construction is comfortable close to immediately at the correct size, unlike a leather sneaker that needs several wears to soften.Closing thoughts
Hoka's size chart is straightforward and the fit is true to size but slightly snug. Size up when you are between two numbers, on either the Stinson or the Mafate.
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