The Mafate Speed 4 blends HOKA's cushioned dual-density ProFly midsole (33/29mm, 4mm drop) with an aggressive Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole wearing micro lugs. It shed weight from the previous generation while keeping full traction and durability — a long-haul trail shoe for everything except mud.
Skip it — or buy it
Verdict: buySkip it if
You want a light, nimble shoe for fast, flowing singletrack racing. The 295g armored chassis prioritizes long haul traction over feather agility.
You run deep, slick mud and wet clay regularly. Micro lugs grip a huge variety of terrain but lack the deep bite for saturated mud.
You want a soft, road-like rocker to roll over flat fire roads. ProFly cushions impact, but this is a traction-forward bruiser built for grip first.
Buy it if
You want one shoe for countless trail surfaces without re-lacing your expectations. Vibram Megagrip Litebase handles gravel, rock, scree and root ladders with equal tenacity.
You want cushioned protection for 50K–100K days in the mountains. Dual-density ProFly adds cushioning on impact and responsiveness at toe-off.
You want durability measured in seasons, not months. Vibram Megagrip is extremely durable for high mileage over brutal terrain.
What the community says
Synthesized from 17 wear-test videos and 180+ Reddit runner logs.
- n=24
Mud traction ceilingModerate
Micro lugs clog and slide in deep, saturated mud where cleats thrive.
- n=14
Slightly wide through midfootModerate
Some testers find the platform a touch too wide over sloppy off-camber ground.
