Excellent (94/100)
Scores better than 92% of all shoes.
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Excellent (94/100)
Overall rating
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Excellent (94/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 92% of shoes
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Exceptional (96/100)
Comfort rating
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Exceptional (96/100)
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Scores better than 93% of shoes
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Excellent (93/100)
Cushioning rating
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Excellent (93/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 91% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Excellent (91/100)
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Excellent (91/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 88% of shoes
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Very good (80/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (80/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 64% of shoes
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Good (75/100)
Appearance rating
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Good (75/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 47% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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75%
3/4
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All Running Shoes
Scores better than 92% of 2,617 running shoes.
Excellent
Trail Shoes
Scores better than 98% of 399 trail shoes.
98%
HOKA
Scores better than 79% of 137 HOKA shoes.
79%
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Anonymous runner · Nov 11, 2023
5/5
Overall
The Mafate Speed 4 is what the new Speedgoat wanted to be. With its superior tread, great cushion, nimble ride, and excellent durability, the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 ranks at the top of my trail running shoe ranking.
Glenn D. · Jul 11, 2023
5/5
Overall
The Mafate is soft, fast and has crazy traction! It's a true trail shoe, this isn't good for pavement or hard packed dirt, but it shreds off road. I love the Speedgoat, this is just a little softer and has a little more grip, both have a place in my rotation.
Anonymous runner · Jun 28, 2023
5/5
Overall
After two years of PF issues, I turned to Hokas for the past decade - challenger first, then about 10 pairs of speedgoats, and now Mafate Speed 4. Except for the Speedgoat EVO (best shoe ever), this is my favorite HOKA. It feels a touch more comfortable and “straight” on runs than the speedgoat, just a bit less “clunky” on landing/first part of foot strike. Though the specs say 4mm drop, it feels a bit less than speedgoat’s 4mm drop. 95% of my runs are on trails (woods roads, soft rail trails, some single track and mountains).
