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The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 is a highly cushioned trail running shoe ready to take on technical and challenging terrain.

Surface

Smooth Trails & Fireroads

Rocky & Technical Trails

Cushioning

Barefoot

Minimal

Low

Medium

High

Maximal

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Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates while being adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Their high versatility also makes them great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Roads & Pavement

Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
Smooth Trails & Fireroads

Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
Rocky & Technical Trails

These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
Soft & Muddy Trails

Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
Snowy & Icy Trails

These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.

Cushioning Level

Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
Learn more about stack heights and how we measure them.
Barefoot

0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
Minimal

14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
Low

19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
Medium

24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
High

29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
Maximal

35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.

Stability Level

Neutral Running Shoes

Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
Stability Running Shoes

Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.

Product Highlights:

The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 is back with a lighter overall weight and a more comfortable ride. The Mafate Speed 4 features a two-part PROFLY midsole with the lightest and most responsive HOKA foam to date placed directly underfoot. To further reduce weight, the upper is now a single-layer jacquard mesh that offers excellent breathability with a secure lockdown. A full Vibram Megagrip outsole with Litebase construction and Traction Lugs maximize ground contact and traction through challenging terrain. The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 provides a cushioned yet adaptable ride to get you through the most technical trail runs.

What You’ll Love

New lightweight, responsive midsole
5mm grippy traction lugs
Improved comfort for the Mafate line

Model Number: 1129930-CBT

Specs & Fit

Shoe Specs (Men's Size 9)

Weight	9.9 oz 280 grams
Heel Stack	40 mm
Forefoot Stack	36 mm
Heel-Toe Offset:	4 mm

How It Fits

Heel Width:	Average
Midfoot Fit:	Average
Toe Box Fit:	Roomy

How We Measure Our Shoe Specs

We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
Weight

The weight is based on a Men's size 9 for Men's and Unisex shoes or Women's size 8 for Women's shoes. The weight listed is for a single shoe, including the laces.
Heel Stack

The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
Forefoot Stack

Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
Heel-toe Offset

Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.

How We Measure Shoe Fit

All measurements are based on Medium width.
Fit (width) options are Narrow - Snug - Average - Roomy - Wide.
Sizing (length) options are Short - True - Long. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.

Cushioning Level

Barefoot

0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
Minimal

14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
Low

19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
Medium

24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
High

29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
Maximal

35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.

Technologies

MIDSOLE

PROFLY+ gives a cushioned landing and an explosive toe-off.
Early Stage Meta-Rocker Geometry is a rockered midsole design engineered to deliver a smooth ride and increased propulsion.

OUTSOLE

Vibram Megagrip Compound provides excellent grip on wet or dry surfaces with a lugged outsole offering added durability and stability.
Traction Lugs increase ground contact and improve ground feel.

UPPER

Single Layer Woven Jacquard Mesh supports the foot while allowing for ample airflow
Dynamic Textile Vamp provides additional accommodation for the forefoot.
Rubber toe cap for support and protection

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Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5

27 Customer Reviews

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3 out of 5 Stars

WAY too softThe Mafates are destroying me! I ran really technical trails in the mountains and never had ankle issues. I do 3 miles on local trails SLOW and my ankles, lower legs and are angry when it’s over. I don’t feel stable at all when I’m moving through any rocks and roots. I know I’m heavier (190) but I feel like the cushioning is “sloppy”? I ran in the 3s and don’t remember this issue at all. Makes running miserable. Way too much cushioning.

Chris - VT, United StatesJuly 23, 2025

5 out of 5 Stars

HOKA Mafate Speed 4 Men’s ShoesBought these shoes as a gift for a friend and my friend loves how comfortable it is to walk and run in these shoes. Also good for specific terrains you want to use them in.

Trevaughn Morris - NY, United StatesJune 07, 2025

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

4 out of 5 Stars

Very comfortableCame from a zero drop shoe and was looking for a little more support and cushion. These shoes did great. No back pain after a 10 miler and felt good to go the next day. I haven’t run a ton in them yet so I can’t say anything on durability.

Michael Carr - IDA, United StatesJune 02, 2025

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

5 out of 5 Stars

StellarStable, solid, performance on trails. I had Speedgoats for trail runs for about 3 years and I loved them. These shoes are better.

Sonny - ID, United StatesMay 20, 2025

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

5 out of 5 Stars

Very good all around shoe!This shoe can do it all! It is good for all type of terrain and plenty of cushion for the long runs. It's not very heavy so there is no problem getting some extra speed when you need to. I also had no issue buying them from Running Warehouse. Plenty of selection of colors and sizes. I would recommend this shoe for anyone running trail.

Ryan Goodman - LA, United StatesMay 04, 2025

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5 out of 5 Stars

Comfortable & GrippyI have been wearing Speed Goats all along for trail running so was a bit nervous getting the Mafate. I love my Speed Goats (v.5) but after seeing mixed reviews on the newest version, decided to go with Mafate. No regrets. They were comfortable out of the box. A little snug at first but the Speed Goats feel like that, too, in the beginning. No blisters or hot spots or anything. They are super grippy on ice, snow, rocks and mud (mud season in Vermont.) Read concerns about the overlay on top of the foot, but that did not bother me at all. I generally wear size 7 in most non-running shoes but have always worn 6.5 in Hoka -- Mach, Speed Goat & Mafate. All 6.5 and they all fit well. But I also tend to wear very thin socks in my running shoes. I'm really not qualified to assess any of the technical aspects - I just love to run. They feel good on my feet and they cause no issues.

Anonymous - VER, United StatesApril 27, 2025

4 out of 5 Stars

Mafate speed 4Mafate speed 4 pros upper is extremely comfortable there was no break in period the shoe runs well on any terrain from dry to slick surface light sections of trail snow the shoe sticks Cons the shoe to me runs medium to more of the firm side and on some light use of pavement is not comfortable but for single track to technical mountain running is what the shoe is made for.It is excellent in those applications.

David - VA, United StatesJanuary 21, 2025

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

5 out of 5 Stars

200 mile reviewNothing bad so far. I put superfeet medium run insoles in them. Good cushion- the right amount. Don’t care for overly squishy midsoles. I sent back a pair of Skyflows and got these instead. The large sole lugs are great on dirt/mud, but not for sprinkling mud all over the house after run. Probably get at least another 200-300 miles out of them.

Anonymous - WA, United StatesNovember 24, 2024

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4 out of 5 Stars

Solid Shoe, Nothing ExcitingThe show I used for a 50K trail race. The grip was solid. The shoe, all HOKA, are too narrow in the toe box causing severely high toe box heat. This drove me crazy for about 7 miles and then it would randomly get hot after that.

Ellis Franks - GA, United StatesNovember 17, 2024

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5 out of 5 Stars

Perfect for meI've been wearing Hokas ever since Salomons got too narrow for my feet. My most recent pair of Speedgoats didn't quite do it for me though, so I decided to try the Mafate model. This pair brought back my love of Hokas, reasonably light, extremely comfortable, perfect fit for my feet. And I can't recommend the buying and return policies at Running Warehouse enough.

John - MA, United StatesNovember 09, 2024

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

5 out of 5 Stars

New favoriteseverything you want in a trail shoe

Anonymous - NC , United StatesOctober 03, 2024

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3 out of 5 Stars

Used to be my favorite shoe…Been wearing these for two years now and love them. Have even said as soon as Hoka releases the 5 I would buy up every last pair of the 4’s just so I would have a stockpile of my favorite shoe. But… I just bought a new pair from RW and after 125 (ish) miles of hiking, the midsole feels completely dead. Not the normal feel of a MS4. Not sure if I got a bad pair/maybe that color of the Profly is bad? My last pair had almost 500 miles on them and still feel decent. But that decent is better than the dead feel of my new pair.

Rich - CO, United StatesSeptember 18, 2024

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4 out of 5 Stars

Great Midsole & TractionFun and bouncy with solid grip on variety of terrain. Traction deterioration and reliability expectedly decreases with time, maybe a little faster than other compounds. Toe protection was robust for the weight of the shoe. My personal gripe is that I didn’t find this shoe to be as nimble as I desire. Great when running linearly and you can square up your footing, but struggled to get comfortable on those twisting maneuvers. I ultimately prefer the speedgoat (which also has some of the same instability) because I trust the slightly narrower overall profile feels a little more on MY feet on that terrain. Price tag was steep relative to my satisfaction. I ended up with another pair of the outgoing (discounted!) speedgoat 5s.

Jombs - ME , United StatesAugust 24, 2024

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5 out of 5 Stars

Great for trail hiking and runningThis is much more durable than the other Hoka runners and provides excellent support for hiking/backpacking. The soles in particular are constructed with better vibr design and attachment.. An excellent shoe.

Steven Navon Schonberger - WA, United StatesAugust 18, 2024

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5 out of 5 Stars

Favorite shoes on the market!Love these shoes so much. The grip is unrivaled, so sticky. The foam is the perfect balance of soft but responsive. Excellent shoe for mtn running - don't think i would choose it for a more traditional trail race (the super trail shoes are probably better at this point) but for mountain running (which is what I do primarily) I don't think you can get anything better than this!

Anonymous - CO, United StatesAugust 13, 2024

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5 out of 5 Stars

Hoka cushioning and excellent gripUsed these on technical trails and very happy with these. Was looking for something with good grip yet more cushion than la sportiva. Exactly what I'm looking for.

Anonymous - CO, United StatesAugust 09, 2024

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5 out of 5 Stars

magic foamI'm not sure how they do it....the higher stack height and shock absorbing while still feeling so secure in fit...but I'm a fan

Jason - CA, United StatesJune 16, 2024

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5 out of 5 Stars

My favSince ive started wearing the mafate speed 4 . Ive actually steered away from my speedgoats i prefer the fit & feel of these more . One thing that needs to be brought to attention though is the mesh part on the toe box needs to be a little smaller so the big toe doesnt catch in that area at time . But still my fav shoe of choice running trails on all types of terrain

Staxx - AR, United StatesApril 17, 2024

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5 out of 5 Stars

Good ShoeIt pains me that this shoe is currently rating at 3.4 out of 5. In my opinion this is the best maximal cushioned shoe on the market at the moment (1/28/24). I'm a fan of the Speedgoats for the most part, but the outsole is not very resilient, so the Mafate Speed 4 is my stop gap. The outsole is a lot stronger than SG, and so far the upper is comparable, but I haven't gotten the Mafate soaked yet. SG upper stretches out too much when wet. I imagine the Mafate does too, but likely less. (if Hoka is listening, which they probably aren't) The heel shape is bad. Do better.

Dave - CA, United StatesJanuary 28, 2024

3 out of 5 Stars

Not as stable as the Speedgoat 5I went into a store to buy another pair of Speedgoat 5's, as I have loved them. The salesperson suggested I try the Mafate Speed. I put a Speedgoat on one foot, and a Mafate on the other foot. Then I hopped on the treadmill to give the shoes a try/comparison. The Mafate felt more comfy. So, I shelled out the additional 30 bucks or so over the already high-priced Speedgoat's and purchased the Mafates. On my first trail rail, on my familiar home trails, within the first 1/2 mile I nearly rolled my ankle. I thought it was just a fluke or coincidence. It happened again a few weeks later. Then on a 25k a month later, I rolled it so badly that I had to be carted off the course. I never had this issue with my SG's. Maybe it's just my foot/stride/age, but the SG's have never given my such problems. Maybe it's stack height on the Mafate's. So, I rate these 3 stars and the Speedgoat's 5!

Cos Trail Dude - CO, United StatesDecember 23, 2023

5 out of 5 Stars

Smooth rocker, secure comfy hold......Had these shoes on the back bench for a while, then started using them for trail work. I started to like them as I ran out to the work sites - 4-5 miles. I normally have wide toes, but the toe box holds my feet securely without a plastic/structure feel. Everything, from heel security, midfoot security/comfort, to toe box security/comfort is rad. Tongue isn't the minimal short tongues - not fully gusseted. The knobs might be a bit too gnarly for the trails I run on, but they make steeper climbs/downs, and fast off-camber running brainless. Nice easy rocker feel. The fore-foot flexes really nicely for climbing and getting onto metatarsals. The ProFly midsole isn't bad, it's a no drama midsole, very Mach 5ish - no crazy bouncy stuff here, but I wish there was a bit more cushioning. This shoe feels like a built up Mach 5 with knobs. I'm using it more and more for regular runs. Me - 155lbs, all dirt running, 30-50mpw, lots of climbing.

Gus - CA, United StatesDecember 13, 2023

5 out of 5 Stars

Solid ShoeI don't use them for running with my knee needing replacement. I used them for hiking around Sequoia National Park. Extremely comfortable. Great grip on rocks and uneven terrain. Light enough that if worn all day your feet and legs don't feel fatigue like I did when I wore my hiking boots. I went prepared for snow and by the time we got there in June it was gone. These became my everyday wear. I now use them at home and out running errands as well.

Anonymous - CC, United StatesJuly 13, 2023

3 out of 5 Stars

AlmostWhen I first put the Mafate 4's on my feet, I really liked how they felt. A couple of miles into my first run, they felt cushioned, stable, and grippy. As runs and miles went by, I noticed that the lockdown is poor. I'm not sure if it's the elf ear design or what, but no matter what lacing technique I used, I could not get a good lockdown. Not being able to solve for the hill slippage killed it for me, which is tough, because I loved everything else about the shoe.

Cole - SC, United StatesApril 11, 2023

1 out of 5 Stars

Good bye Hoka!Tried this uncomfortable and typical narrow Hoka, and it needs more forefoot room. Not much to say that is positive about this overpriced shoe. I am not trying any more Hokas. Bought the Nike Zegama ZoomX Trail shoe from RW and love them, a much better all around trail shoe and better RW sale price too. I will buy more pairs.

Anonymous - FL, United StatesFebruary 13, 2023

4 out of 5 Stars

Some good improvements , some not so goodOutsole, Vibrams combo very grippy on wet rocks and loose wet soils. Secure feeling in rainy, muddy conditions. On dry hard buffed surfaces and gravel and technical sections, its like a road shoe with hiking soles. Big kudo's for improving the lug design, it doesn't drive into my metatarsals and bruise like the Mafate 3. MIdsole- I really miss the Evo Mafate midsole, because these ProFlies are stiff and firm, all.the.time. No bounce, just a little squish. Steep downhills are painful, I have to work harder to land each step correctly, where with a Edge or SpeedGoat I can land anywhere and focus more on bigger chunks of the trail, instead of every little rock. The fit of the upper works for me, along with the geometry of the shoe it is a good running trail shoe that seems to be made for rainy / snowy conditions. I do like the ride, and I rotate it with a Peregrine, since the cushioning is similar.

Eric Z - CA, United StatesFebruary 02, 2023

2 out of 5 Stars

UncomfortableI bought this shoe for a change of pace shoe to my speedgoat 5. I wish I did not purchase these.There is not enough volume and the upper strangles the top of my foot. I say this as someone who loved the snug fit of the mach 4. Also when im finished running in these my hips are exhausted. These are also a little heavier then the SG 5 and I notice it. The only thing i would say that is good about these is that maybe going downhill there is more of a lockdown feel. Definitely not worth the pricetag. I wish I took a flier on the Tecton instead.

Anonymous - NJ, United StatesJanuary 24, 2023

4 out of 5 Stars

Wish I could give it a 4.5I have really enjoyed this show so far. I usually lean towards super soft and plush (Stinson ATR) but wanted something different. Although this is "responsive" it is still Hoka soft. I went to the last eyelet for the laces to change the way the shoe impacts, as I feel the balance of the shoe is slightly off. Could be just me, and it was not that big of a negative. Only negative I have is the spot in the soul smack in the middle of the heel. I felt one rock just into it on my 20 mile run. Not enough to hurt, but I can see a potential as the shoe wears through more to have a rogue rock agitate that spot in the future. 4.5 stars, would highly recommend. I will buy another pair sometime this winter.

Anonymous - VA, United StatesSeptember 21, 2022