Why choose Mafate Speed 4?Buy Mafate Speed 4 if
+1.2 Weight Efficiency+1.2 Weight Efficiency: Better measured rating in wear-test consensus.
Head-to-Head Comparison·Lab Telemetry
HOKA · Trail
WINNER
Mafate Speed 4
80
Stack33mm
Weight295g
Drop4mm
Salomon · Trail
Speedcross 6
78
Stack32mm
Weight298g
Drop10mm
Key Differences & Advantages
Why choose Speedcross 6?Buy Speedcross 6 if
+0.4 Durability+0.4 Durability: Better measured rating in wear-test consensus.
The Runner's Pick
Final Decision: Who Buys Which Model?
Side-by-side selection criteria grounded in verified mechanical specs
HOKA
Mafate Speed 4
80
Choose the Mafate Speed 4 if:
Choose the Mafate Speed 4 if your priority is an ultralight chassis with effortless turnover powered by Dual-density ProFly midsole (295g). It is the better match for runners targeting minimizing leg fatigue across late-mile splits over the Speedcross 6's focus on all-weather grip and confident cornering on slick streets.
4mm drop · 295g · $185Audit
Salomon
Speedcross 6
78
Choose the Speedcross 6 if:
Choose the Speedcross 6 if your priority is heavy-duty outsole coverage and resilient midsole longevity powered by EnergyCell+ EVA (298g). It is the better match for runners targeting logging 400+ grueling training miles without early breakdown over the Mafate Speed 4's focus on high-mileage protection and low-impact recovery cruising.
10mm drop · 298g · $150Audit
Dealbreaker Warnings · Who Should Skip These
Critical biomechanical trade-offs to avoid buying the wrong shoe
HOKA Mafate Speed 4
Skip Mafate Speed 4 if your mileage includes paved asphalt or concrete; aggressive 5mm lugs wear rapidly on hard surfaces and cause harsh ground shock.
Salomon Speedcross 6
Skip Speedcross 6 if your mileage includes paved asphalt or concrete; aggressive 5mm lugs wear rapidly on hard surfaces and cause harsh ground shock.
8-Axis Telemetry Radar
Mafate Speed 4 leads by +2.0 PTS
Mafate80vsSpeedcross78
Tap any axis node to inspect wear-test citations
🔬 Inspect Granular Lab Specs & Fit Telemetry▼
Fit & Sizing Consensus
Real-world wear-test consensus across runner foot profiles
Mafate Speed 4
Speedcross 6
Sizing LengthMatch
Runs Small
True to Size
Mafate78%Speedcross71%
Runs Large
Mafate Speed 4: True to size(n=26)
Speedcross 6: True to size(n=17)
Toe Box WidthSizing differs
Performance Tight
Speedcross83%
Standard
Wide
Mafate74%
Mafate Speed 4: Roomy / wide toe box(n=26)
Speedcross 6: Performance tight / narrow(n=15)
Arch SupportMatch
Flat / Low
Neutral Stability
Mafate68%Speedcross59%
High Arch
Mafate Speed 4: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=18)
Speedcross 6: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=13)
| RADAR AXIS | Mafate Speed 4 | Speedcross 6 | Δ DELTA | COHORT RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushioning & Softness | 7.8 | 6.9 | +0.9 (Mafate Speed 4 higher by 0.9) | #9/28 |
| Energy Return & Bounce | 6.6 | 6.1 | +0.5 (Mafate Speed 4 higher by 0.5) | #9/28 |
| Weight Efficiency | 7.6 | 6.4 | +1.2 (Mafate Speed 4 higher by 1.2) | #9/28 |
| Stability & Support | 7.9 | 7.9 | 0.0 (dead even) | #9/28 |
| Traction & Grip | 9.2 | 9.5 | −0.3 (Speedcross 6 higher by NaN) | #9/28 |
| Upper Comfort & Lockdown | 7.9 | 8.0 | −0.1 (Speedcross 6 higher by NaN) | #9/28 |
| Breathability | 7.4 | 6.3 | +1.1 (Mafate Speed 4 higher by 1.1) | #9/28 |
| Durability | 7.8 | 8.2 | −0.4 (Speedcross 6 higher by NaN) | #9/28 |
| Meta-Score | 80contender | 78contender | +2.0 | Calibrated |
The Record · Specification Telemetry
Cohort-relative percentiles and verified technical specs
Mafate Speed 4
Speedcross 6
Weight (US Men's 9)Lighter than 62% of daily trainers
Mafate Speed 4295g
Speedcross 6298g
›HOKA Mafate Speed 4 saves 3g per stride, noticeable after mile 6 of continuous running.
Heel Cushion StackMore underfoot foam than 45% of trainers
Mafate Speed 433.0mm
Speedcross 632.0mm
›HOKA Mafate Speed 4 delivers 1.0mm more vibration isolation for long recovery efforts than Speedcross 6.
Heel-to-Toe DropΔ 6.0mm
Mafate Speed 44.0mm
Speedcross 610.0mm
›Speedcross 6's 10mm drop shifts load toward the knees/quads, while Mafate Speed 4's 4mm drop engages the Achilles and calves.
Midsole Foam & Energy ReturnHigher rebound than 67% of tested foams
Dual-density ProFly midsole6.6/10
EnergyCell+ EVA6.1/10
›Dual-density ProFly midsole yields a springier, high-rebound toe-off compared to EnergyCell+ EVA's grounded, stable feel.
Outsole Durability & TractionTougher rubber than 86% of road shoes
Vibram Megagrip Litebase with micro lugs7.8/10
All-Weather Contagrip with Deepcutter lugs8.2/10
›Speedcross 6 utilizes All-Weather Contagrip with Deepcutter lugs compound formulated for extended 500+ mile abrasive asphalt longevity.
Fit & Sizing Consensus
Real-world wear-test consensus across runner foot profiles
Mafate Speed 4
Speedcross 6
Sizing LengthMatch
Runs Small
True to Size
Mafate78%Speedcross71%
Runs Large
Mafate Speed 4: True to size(n=26)
Speedcross 6: True to size(n=17)
Toe Box WidthSizing differs
Performance Tight
Speedcross83%
Standard
Wide
Mafate74%
Mafate Speed 4: Roomy / wide toe box(n=26)
Speedcross 6: Performance tight / narrow(n=15)
Arch SupportMatch
Flat / Low
Neutral Stability
Mafate68%Speedcross59%
High Arch
Mafate Speed 4: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=18)
Speedcross 6: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=13)
The Record · Specification Telemetry
Cohort-relative percentiles and verified technical specs
Mafate Speed 4
Speedcross 6
Weight (US Men's 9)Lighter than 62% of daily trainers
Mafate Speed 4295g
Speedcross 6298g
›HOKA Mafate Speed 4 saves 3g per stride, noticeable after mile 6 of continuous running.
Heel Cushion StackMore underfoot foam than 45% of trainers
Mafate Speed 433.0mm
Speedcross 632.0mm
›HOKA Mafate Speed 4 delivers 1.0mm more vibration isolation for long recovery efforts than Speedcross 6.
Heel-to-Toe DropΔ 6.0mm
Mafate Speed 44.0mm
Speedcross 610.0mm
›Speedcross 6's 10mm drop shifts load toward the knees/quads, while Mafate Speed 4's 4mm drop engages the Achilles and calves.
Midsole Foam & Energy ReturnHigher rebound than 67% of tested foams
Dual-density ProFly midsole6.6/10
EnergyCell+ EVA6.1/10
›Dual-density ProFly midsole yields a springier, high-rebound toe-off compared to EnergyCell+ EVA's grounded, stable feel.
Outsole Durability & TractionTougher rubber than 86% of road shoes
Vibram Megagrip Litebase with micro lugs7.8/10
All-Weather Contagrip with Deepcutter lugs8.2/10
›Speedcross 6 utilizes All-Weather Contagrip with Deepcutter lugs compound formulated for extended 500+ mile abrasive asphalt longevity.
| RADAR AXIS | Mafate Speed 4 | Speedcross 6 | Δ DELTA | COHORT RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushioning & Softness | 7.8 | 6.9 | +0.9 (Mafate Speed 4 higher by 0.9) | #9/28 |
| Energy Return & Bounce | 6.6 | 6.1 | +0.5 (Mafate Speed 4 higher by 0.5) | #9/28 |
| Weight Efficiency | 7.6 | 6.4 | +1.2 (Mafate Speed 4 higher by 1.2) | #9/28 |
| Stability & Support | 7.9 | 7.9 | 0.0 (dead even) | #9/28 |
| Traction & Grip | 9.2 | 9.5 | −0.3 (Speedcross 6 higher by NaN) | #9/28 |
| Upper Comfort & Lockdown | 7.9 | 8.0 | −0.1 (Speedcross 6 higher by NaN) | #9/28 |
| Breathability | 7.4 | 6.3 | +1.1 (Mafate Speed 4 higher by 1.1) | #9/28 |
| Durability | 7.8 | 8.2 | −0.4 (Speedcross 6 higher by NaN) | #9/28 |
| Meta-Score | 80contender | 78contender | +2.0 | Calibrated |
The Runner's Pick
Final Decision: Who Buys Which Model?
Side-by-side selection criteria grounded in verified mechanical specs
HOKA
Mafate Speed 4
80
Choose the Mafate Speed 4 if:
Choose the Mafate Speed 4 if your priority is an ultralight chassis with effortless turnover powered by Dual-density ProFly midsole (295g). It is the better match for runners targeting minimizing leg fatigue across late-mile splits over the Speedcross 6's focus on all-weather grip and confident cornering on slick streets.
4mm drop · 295g · $185Audit
Salomon
Speedcross 6
78
Choose the Speedcross 6 if:
Choose the Speedcross 6 if your priority is heavy-duty outsole coverage and resilient midsole longevity powered by EnergyCell+ EVA (298g). It is the better match for runners targeting logging 400+ grueling training miles without early breakdown over the Mafate Speed 4's focus on high-mileage protection and low-impact recovery cruising.
10mm drop · 298g · $150Audit
Quiver Overlap
Direct Trail Rivals
2-Shoe Rotation Strategy
Both models occupy the exact same trail slot on your shoe rack. Rather than buying both, runner consensus suggests picking the lighter Mafate Speed 4 (295g) for quicker cadence, or the Speedcross 6 for its EnergyCell+ EVA ride feel and structure.
Mafate Speed 4 RoleTrail Workhorse
Speedcross 6 RoleAlternative Trail
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