Take on the toughest trails with the HOKA Mafate Speed 4. This technical trail shoe sports a responsive two-part PROFLY+trade midsole, which contains HOKArsquos lightest and most responsive foam underfoot that will have you flying through the trails. An early-stage Meta-Rocker will roll you uphill and let you barrel downhill with ease. Tackle hard trails thanks to the aggressive outsolemdashthe Mafate Speed has 5mm lugs and Vibramreg Megagrip with Litebase construction to give you the grip and traction you need to run surefooted on challenging routes. A new single-layered jacquard mesh upper is lightweight, breathable and provides a dynamic fit that gives you confidence while running over roots and rocks. Plus, it has a gusseted tongue and rubber toe rand for protection. The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 gives you a light and responsive trail shoe that can go all day.
Take on the toughest trails with the HOKA Mafate Speed 4. This technical trail shoe sports a responsive two-part PROFLY+trade midsole, which contains HOKArsquos lightest and most responsive foam underfoot that will have you flying through the trails. An early-stage Meta-Rocker will roll you uphill and let you barrel downhill with ease. Tackle hard trails thanks to the aggressive outsolemdashthe Mafate Speed has 5mm lugs and Vibramreg Megagrip with Litebase construction to give you the grip and traction you need to run surefooted on challenging routes. A new single-layered jacquard mesh upper is lightweight, breathable and provides a dynamic fit that gives you confidence while running over roots and rocks. Plus, it has a gusseted tongue and rubber toe rand for protection. The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 gives you a light and responsive trail shoe that can go all day.
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The lowest price for Hoka one one - M mafate Speed 4, deep lake/ceramic (us 8½) right now is $560.16 at GOAT.
The all-time low was $329.14 on 7 Nov 2025 — today's price is 70% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 3 Mar 2026.
Hoka one one - M mafate Speed 4, deep lake/ceramic (us 8½)
Take on the toughest trails with the HOKA Mafate Speed 4. This technical trail shoe sports a responsive two-part PROFLY+trade midsole, which contains HOKArsquos lightest and most responsive foam underfoot that will have you flying through the trails. An early-stage Meta-Rocker will roll you uphill and let you barrel downhill with ease. Tackle hard trails thanks to the aggressive outsolemdashthe Mafate Speed has 5mm lugs and Vibramreg Megagrip with Litebase construction to give you the grip and traction you need to run surefooted on challenging routes. A new single-layered jacquard mesh upper is lightweight, breathable and provides a dynamic fit that gives you confidence while running over roots and rocks. Plus, it has a gusseted tongue and rubber toe rand for protection. The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 gives you a light and responsive trail shoe that can go all day.
Take on the toughest trails with the HOKA Mafate Speed 4. This technical trail shoe sports a responsive two-part PROFLY+trade midsole, which contains HOKArsquos lightest and most responsive foam underfoot that will have you flying through the trails. An early-stage Meta-Rocker will roll you uphill and let you barrel downhill with ease. Tackle hard trails thanks to the aggressive outsolemdashthe Mafate Speed has 5mm lugs and Vibramreg Megagrip with Litebase construction to give you the grip and traction you need to run surefooted on challenging routes. A new single-layered jacquard mesh upper is lightweight, breathable and provides a dynamic fit that gives you confidence while running over roots and rocks. Plus, it has a gusseted tongue and rubber toe rand for protection. The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 gives you a light and responsive trail shoe that can go all day.
Last updated at 03/03/2026 08:40:28
HOKA Mafate Speed 4 'Thyme Fiesta'
originally posted on hoka.com
I recently needed better shoes for long walks and ended up with the Clifton 9. Since the shoes were so fancy, I started a Couch to 5k program to try and get myself back in shape. Then, I signed up for a four-race trail running series and picked up the Mafate Speed 4. I am not an accomplished runner, but the aches and pains of sitting at a desk too much motivated me, and my Hoka shoes have been fantastic! I'm slow and struggle, but I keep doing the workouts my new running coach tells me to do, and I know I have great shoes for the task. The traction on the Mafate has been exceptional! Between my two pairs of Hoka shoes, I have about 40 miles of training, so I am not an expert. But I am very happy with my Hoka shoes!
originally posted on hoka.com
Although I am not a runner, I play lots of golf. Most of my rounds are walking....with an average of about 54-72 holes per week of walking. My go to golf shoes were $200 Adidas which were fine until about 2 years ago...I came down with plantar fasciitis. My feet hurt sooo bad that I couldn't hardly walk anywhere, let alone walk 18 holes on a golf course. After 3-4 months of almost no improvement with my foot pain, my son-in-law (who runs marathons) told me to get a pair of Hokas....I got the Clifton 8. Within a few days my feet started to feel better and in a few weeks I started walking more & more on the courses again vs renting golf carts. This last week I researched all the Hoka shoes to see if any if them come close to a golf shoe. I decided that the Mafate ... MoreAlthough I am not a runner, I play lots of golf. Most of my rounds are walking....with an average of about 54-72 holes per week of walking. My go to golf shoes were $200 Adidas which were fine until about 2 years ago...I came down with plantar fasciitis. My feet hurt sooo bad that I couldn't hardly walk anywhere, let alone walk 18 holes on a golf course. After 3-4 months of almost no improvement with my foot pain, my son-in-law (who runs marathons) told me to get a pair of Hokas....I got the Clifton 8. Within a few days my feet started to feel better and in a few weeks I started walking more & more on the courses again vs renting golf carts. This last week I researched all the Hoka shoes to see if any if them come close to a golf shoe. I decided that the Mafate Speed 4 was the best choice....and WOW was I right. The grip on the grass is better than my Adidas with black widow spikes and the grip in the dirt is amazing. But the best benefit of all is the amazing comfort!! Thank you Hoka for making an awesome non-golf golf shoe. Good bye plantar fasciitis!
originally posted on REI
I really wanted to love this shoe because it's a beautifully designed shoe and love all of its features. I was going to use these primarily for more aggressive hikes. The toe box however is way too narrow and my pinky on my right foot gets squished. I wore them around the house for a day and started getting a blister on my toe. I will be returning these unfortunately. I'm usually a size regular in terms of shoe width and previously wore the Torrent 2 (which I loved!) with no problem. So not sure if this shoe is more narrow than the average… Hope they come out with a wide version!!Hi
HOKA Mafate Speed 4 'Thyme Fiesta'
I recently needed better shoes for long walks and ended up with the Clifton 9. Since the shoes were so fancy, I started a Couch to 5k program to try and get myself back in shape. Then, I signed up for a four-race trail running series and picked up the Mafate Speed 4. I am not an accomplished runner, but the aches and pains of sitting at a desk too much motivated me, and my Hoka shoes have been fantastic! I'm slow and struggle, but I keep doing the workouts my new running coach tells me to do, and I know I have great shoes for the task. The traction on the Mafate has been exceptional! Between my two pairs of Hoka shoes, I have about 40 miles of training, so I am not an expert. But I am very happy with my Hoka shoes!
Although I am not a runner, I play lots of golf. Most of my rounds are walking....with an average of about 54-72 holes per week of walking. My go to golf shoes were $200 Adidas which were fine until about 2 years ago...I came down with plantar fasciitis. My feet hurt sooo bad that I couldn't hardly walk anywhere, let alone walk 18 holes on a golf course. After 3-4 months of almost no improvement with my foot pain, my son-in-law (who runs marathons) told me to get a pair of Hokas....I got the Clifton 8. Within a few days my feet started to feel better and in a few weeks I started walking more & more on the courses again vs renting golf carts. This last week I researched all the Hoka shoes to see if any if them come close to a golf shoe. I decided that the Mafate ... MoreAlthough I am not a runner, I play lots of golf. Most of my rounds are walking....with an average of about 54-72 holes per week of walking. My go to golf shoes were $200 Adidas which were fine until about 2 years ago...I came down with plantar fasciitis. My feet hurt sooo bad that I couldn't hardly walk anywhere, let alone walk 18 holes on a golf course. After 3-4 months of almost no improvement with my foot pain, my son-in-law (who runs marathons) told me to get a pair of Hokas....I got the Clifton 8. Within a few days my feet started to feel better and in a few weeks I started walking more & more on the courses again vs renting golf carts. This last week I researched all the Hoka shoes to see if any if them come close to a golf shoe. I decided that the Mafate Speed 4 was the best choice....and WOW was I right. The grip on the grass is better than my Adidas with black widow spikes and the grip in the dirt is amazing. But the best benefit of all is the amazing comfort!! Thank you Hoka for making an awesome non-golf golf shoe. Good bye plantar fasciitis!
I really wanted to love this shoe because it's a beautifully designed shoe and love all of its features. I was going to use these primarily for more aggressive hikes. The toe box however is way too narrow and my pinky on my right foot gets squished. I wore them around the house for a day and started getting a blister on my toe. I will be returning these unfortunately. I'm usually a size regular in terms of shoe width and previously wore the Torrent 2 (which I loved!) with no problem. So not sure if this shoe is more narrow than the average… Hope they come out with a wide version!!Hi
These Mafate's are so far meeting all my expectations. Outperform the Speedgoat 5's in every way except for maybe price and weight. Well cushioned, don't feel the rocks on Gravel roads. Excellent traction in snow, the vamp on the upper is tighter weave than Speedgoat & doesn't stretch as much, also keeps more snow out. Mafate fits slightly narrower across forefoot but no problems with hot spots etc. The most noticeable thing for me is that there is no irritation under my ankles and instep from the heel collar, which has been problematic with Speedgoats and other brands. Highly recommend !
I run 70~80 miles per week and close to half of those miles are on various trails around my neighborhood. I'm fortunate to live in an area with all types of trails: flat and hard-packed with mild hills, woody areas with twisting trails, and very steep hills with rocky trails and abrupt twists and turns. I love running the roads but the trails is where my heart is at.I already have the Tecton X and Speedgoat 5 but I did not feel too comfortable with them on the really technical trails where I need maximum traction. I feel Tecton X is capable of doing technical stuff but I don't think it was made specifically for that. It's better for moderately technical and smooth trails and going fast. Speedgoat 5 is great but I like it for long-distance running on smooth gravely ... MoreI run 70~80 miles per week and close to half of those miles are on various trails around my neighborhood. I'm fortunate to live in an area with all types of trails: flat and hard-packed with mild hills, woody areas with twisting trails, and very steep hills with rocky trails and abrupt twists and turns. I love running the roads but the trails is where my heart is at.I already have the Tecton X and Speedgoat 5 but I did not feel too comfortable with them on the really technical trails where I need maximum traction. I feel Tecton X is capable of doing technical stuff but I don't think it was made specifically for that. It's better for moderately technical and smooth trails and going fast. Speedgoat 5 is great but I like it for long-distance running on smooth gravely trails. I have a few other really good shoes from other brands that are great for technical trails but, when I saw the Mafate Speed 4, I knew I had to get it.First off, the traction is great for the steep rocky trails. Second, the cushioning protects your feet while providing comfort. Third, it's fast and also very maneuverable for having a decent amount of midsole height. It's soft but I can still get a good ground feel, which was unexpected. I can turn on a dime with control and not having to worry about slipping or turning my ankles. The upper is a bit flimsy around the ankle area, IMO, but I don't find it to be an issue.The Mafate Speed 4 is lighter and faster than two other-brand shoes that I got specifically for technical trails. It isn't quite as robust as those but they were made for ultra running and are heavier while the MS4 is more for shorter jaunts. I'm very happy with the Mafate Speed 4 and it complements the Tecton X and the Speedgoat 5 very nicely. Depending on what type of trail I run, I rotate them on a regular basis and I always enjoy the runs. Big Hoka fan now. I'll be quite happy with this trio of Hoka trail-running shoes for some time to come.
Really like these shoes. Just burned through 6 pairs of Evo Mafate 2's and di not like the MS3 and SG5.fit on these is great. forefoot fit like EM2Tongue just padded enough. greatSole is great and has improved downhill grip even on loose Colorado pea gravel.Ttoe push off slips a little due to angled lugs but tradeoff between downhill grip and uphill push off I will take.1mm less drop is noticeable when standing but running actually felt better.Heel stability is much improved. feel great on side hills and tech terrain. Also liked decoupling of forefoot and heel so it can twist a littleLaces perfect.
The rock collector on the heel is not super great almost necessitates the use of gators. The soles and tread are awesome. Seem to run a bit large and I was accustomed to going a half size up on earlier Mofate models. I went with my true size and found them to be almost too big , being more pronounced when wet. If you combine the attributes of the Tecton X with the Mofate speed 4 for the next shoe. A Tecton X with a real tongue that doesn't bite into the extensor tendons with shoelaces. Heel of the Texton X, and lacing pattern/ tongue and soles from the Mofate Speed 4. Maybe add your carbon plate, and bam, best shoe ever !
My 45 year old body has wear and tear from decades of adventure sports. Concussions, torn rotator cuffs, worn meniscus ...you name it. I thought running was done after a micro fractured femur from snow skiing left me limping for almost 2 years. I used to run 20 - 25 miles per week, I could hardly walk up stairs without pain. Finally, a sports med doc set me straight, "let's try PRP, some PT and have you heard of Hokas?" I did PT and worked my way up to 10 miles per week. I go through 3 pair of Mafate Speeds per year to help protect my knees and hips. The long distance ship has sailed for me but these shoes ensure running for the long term.
After about three weeks of use in the NM Sandias, both soles split under the ball of the foot. As with the Stinsons, the soles are not durable. I figured since these were Vibram soles, that they would hold up. They did not. I cannot understand how Hoka gets the ratings they do. While very comfortable, the soles of these shoes are very poor quality and are not worth anywhere near the price point they are getting. If you are looking for a trail hiking/running shoe, look for a different brand. Hokas are disposable shoes. REI customer serivce was great (as always) on the return. I still own two pairs of Hokas and have owned 5 pairs overall. I so wanted Hokas to work for me but, after this latest experience, I will never buy another pair. Hoka needs to have a "quality" ... MoreAfter about three weeks of use in the NM Sandias, both soles split under the ball of the foot. As with the Stinsons, the soles are not durable. I figured since these were Vibram soles, that they would hold up. They did not. I cannot understand how Hoka gets the ratings they do. While very comfortable, the soles of these shoes are very poor quality and are not worth anywhere near the price point they are getting. If you are looking for a trail hiking/running shoe, look for a different brand. Hokas are disposable shoes. REI customer serivce was great (as always) on the return. I still own two pairs of Hokas and have owned 5 pairs overall. I so wanted Hokas to work for me but, after this latest experience, I will never buy another pair. Hoka needs to have a "quality" reboot on their products. Now, I'm trying the Sportiva Bushido (a very different shoe) and am super happy with them. BTW, I have several acquaintances with Hoka shoes and all of them are having some level of sole disintegration. Needless to say, the disappointment level is high.
I have the Torrent 2 and love them, wear them for racing. I mostly do trails with half technical half trail. There quick and precise with the lower profile but I feel every rock, twist and turn. In comes the Mafate Speed. I had very little issues with the technical parts of the trails. Because of the taller stack height and more cushion, I did have a few instances where I did not pick my foot up high enough, nothing too major though. I am sure the more I run in them I will learn just how high to lift. When I did hit some pointed and jagged rocks, I was waiting for that quick sharp intense pain that usually follows but there wasn't anything. The cushioning did its job. I wasn't able to let loose on the the downhill technical sections but again, I have only been out ... MoreI have the Torrent 2 and love them, wear them for racing. I mostly do trails with half technical half trail. There quick and precise with the lower profile but I feel every rock, twist and turn. In comes the Mafate Speed. I had very little issues with the technical parts of the trails. Because of the taller stack height and more cushion, I did have a few instances where I did not pick my foot up high enough, nothing too major though. I am sure the more I run in them I will learn just how high to lift. When I did hit some pointed and jagged rocks, I was waiting for that quick sharp intense pain that usually follows but there wasn't anything. The cushioning did its job. I wasn't able to let loose on the the downhill technical sections but again, I have only been out in them for a few runs. After a 13 m technical trail run my feet and legs were not beat up like with the Torrent 2's. I will still run in my Torrents because I like the responsiveness but the Mafate Speed have that well needed cushioning that our body needs. I have run in them 4 times already and have put them to the test. The uppers and the outsoles still look like new. No signs of wear, and they have been scraped on rocks and roots, like I said, I put them to the test. When I did hit a section of just dirt and twisting 90 degree turns, it was running heaven, they performed really well. They will definitely stay in my rotation and I will purchase them again. Buy them, your feet and legs will like you for it. I take an 11.5 in the Torrent 2, Nike Vaporfly, and the 11.5in the Mafate Speed fit perfectly. True to size. Plenty room in the toebox but not too much that your foot slides around, can't have that when your technical trail running. Background; I am 54 yr old, 5k 16:53, 10m-57:37. Hopes this review helps.
