Last updated at 12/05/2026 02:09:42
Womens HOKA Mafate Speed 4 Papaya / Real Teal / US 7
Free delivery between 15–25 May
originally posted on REI
I wanted to love these. They’re tight on my toes despite their wide appearance. I went backpacking with them and not only did it thrash my toes, but the bottom tread started peeling by the end of the trip. The bottom tread is now completely detached and flaps around when I walk. I can’t believe I did not send these back to the manufacturer. My $200 loss. These are junk. I have since found other hocus that I find more acceptable but these must have been defective from the start.
originally posted on hoka.com
I only wear HOKA and I've been wearing HOKA for over 5 years. This is an expensive trail shoe. I had the purple pair before the coral/pink pair both size 7.5. The purple pair ran shorter in length and shoe laces. The coral/pink pair run almost a half size bigger. Shoe laces are longer. When running downhill, you will fill your foot slip forward do to the extra length. I love the coral/pink color and currently thinking about returning them due to the length and seeing if a size down would help. I constantly worry if I am going to slip in them.
originally posted on hoka.com
I've been a Hoka evangelist since my first pair of Challengers. Recently I ordered the Mafate. I read a review that they were great hill climbing sneaks. They are! They have rebound and just enough cushion to knock out hard, hilly, rocky rooty miles. I even give the MTB guys a run for their money on the singletrack.The reason for 3 stars is that they break down way too fast. The right sole split before a month was out and was ruined. I run a lot, but none of my other Hokas have had this short of a trail life before they turned into garden kicks.For the hefty price, it's hard to justify replacing them monthly. I guess these would last longer if they were taken on gentle walks, but I expect my trail shoes to work as hard as I do!
| Heel Stack | 40 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 36 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 4 mm |
Womens HOKA Mafate Speed 4 Papaya / Real Teal / US 7
Free delivery between 15–25 May
I wanted to love these. They’re tight on my toes despite their wide appearance. I went backpacking with them and not only did it thrash my toes, but the bottom tread started peeling by the end of the trip. The bottom tread is now completely detached and flaps around when I walk. I can’t believe I did not send these back to the manufacturer. My $200 loss. These are junk. I have since found other hocus that I find more acceptable but these must have been defective from the start.
I only wear HOKA and I've been wearing HOKA for over 5 years. This is an expensive trail shoe. I had the purple pair before the coral/pink pair both size 7.5. The purple pair ran shorter in length and shoe laces. The coral/pink pair run almost a half size bigger. Shoe laces are longer. When running downhill, you will fill your foot slip forward do to the extra length. I love the coral/pink color and currently thinking about returning them due to the length and seeing if a size down would help. I constantly worry if I am going to slip in them.
I've been a Hoka evangelist since my first pair of Challengers. Recently I ordered the Mafate. I read a review that they were great hill climbing sneaks. They are! They have rebound and just enough cushion to knock out hard, hilly, rocky rooty miles. I even give the MTB guys a run for their money on the singletrack.The reason for 3 stars is that they break down way too fast. The right sole split before a month was out and was ruined. I run a lot, but none of my other Hokas have had this short of a trail life before they turned into garden kicks.For the hefty price, it's hard to justify replacing them monthly. I guess these would last longer if they were taken on gentle walks, but I expect my trail shoes to work as hard as I do!
I've been a loyal and consistent user of the Speedgoat (v.2-5) for the past 5 years. Recently I have been eyeing the Mafate and other models but have always been deterred by their price point! Wellllll, these were on sale a few weeks back so I leapt in and bought a pair and I can confidently say that after early usage (about 5 hours in total) the Mafate will now be my go to (once my current Speedgoat's start to fail) - they are a bit tighter around the foot, fit good to and with their larger lugs they really grab and feel stable under foot. I can't yet speak on their durability so long-term commitment will ultimately land there, but for now I'm all in. Of note, sizing for me is the same (or very similar to) as my Speedgoat's.
I originally tried the Bondis but couldn't wear them due to feeling like they were too plush for me, and thought Hoka wasn't my brand. Several years later, I did try the Challenger, which felt firmer and I found ok. I've have knee problems from being a college competitive runner way back when and have also had issues with plantar fasciitis. I was watching a YouTube video of a woman hiking the Appalachian trail in these. Since I do much of my walking on trails, I decided to try the Mafate, and I am so glad I did! I just ordered my third pair. I do put a Superfeet orthotic in them. Please don't change these.
Bought these for a trip abroad to Scotland and Ireland and absolutely loved them. They had enough traction to support the walks in the nature parks and trails, but also extremely comfortable for walking the streets and taking in the sights. They are also very light for such a supportive shoe which was a huge bonus when trying to keep suitcase under weight limit ☺️. Highly recommend these for anyone who likes to hike, trail run, or just wants the extra traction. Do not recommend wearing on the treadmill due to the extra grip. I did this to test them before going outside just in case and they were very "tacky" to the tread. I used the true size recommender tool and ordered a half size smaller than I normally wear and they fit perfectly.
I've been a pavement pounder for most of my life but the mountains started calling a handful of years ago. I've tried various trail shoes and they've done the job & done it well, but none of them had me this excited. I signed up for a few longer races this year that had pretty significant vert gain, so went to researching what was out there & getting some attention, coming across these I took the plunge, never have owning a pair of Hoka's prior. First trip out was a 12 miler with 4500 ft of gain; they pulled me up the mtn, stuck to the trail like glue coming down - like hardly any slip...at all, stable footbed, and the cushion was great on the super boney parts. I have a wide foot, bunions and all, and these fit great. Some had suggested going up a size, but I ... MoreI've been a pavement pounder for most of my life but the mountains started calling a handful of years ago. I've tried various trail shoes and they've done the job & done it well, but none of them had me this excited. I signed up for a few longer races this year that had pretty significant vert gain, so went to researching what was out there & getting some attention, coming across these I took the plunge, never have owning a pair of Hoka's prior. First trip out was a 12 miler with 4500 ft of gain; they pulled me up the mtn, stuck to the trail like glue coming down - like hardly any slip...at all, stable footbed, and the cushion was great on the super boney parts. I have a wide foot, bunions and all, and these fit great. Some had suggested going up a size, but I stayed with my 7.5 and found they have plenty of room. These shoes are aggressive, but light weight. I'm a believer & have told everyone I know to buy them!
What I liked: Great traction for what my intentions were. Plenty of padding , especially in the heel area. Very lightweight.Didn't like: Way too narrow. I always wear a 9 , always.Tried a 9 ,length was okay but about an inch or so in front of the heel area the shoes pushed in so hard it was very uncomfortable. So I took them back and tried a 9.5. With the 9.5s the length is a little long ( bearable) but still too tight in that same area. This shoe isn't available in a wide width , and I've never needed a wide before in any shoe. So I'm returning these AGAIN and searching for a different brand of shoe I guess. I had such high hopes.
Third time is charm. A bigger size finally sealed the deal. Usually wear 10 women's. Final choice is an 11. No sign of tightness across top of shoe. The initial pulling of fabric looked like a problematic future to me. I want them for the mega grip sole. 70 year old woman in purple shoes is gonna look kind of crazy. Where I live the winters are pretty wet and want no slippery sole shoes. Of course these are cushy and nice. I have a pair or Gortex Transports which I like but they're not quite as cushy. I love the Clifton 9. Wish they'd put a mega grip sole on them. That vibram mega grip sole is a very much wanted asset to any shoe. Happy here.
I LOVE these shoes for trail running!!!! These shoes are very comfortable right out of the box and grippy on all kinds of surfaces. I have a very difficult foot that isn't happy with most shoes, but these worked so well for me. Even though I'm a petite female, I have a wide foot and can easily get neuromas, but these shoes are working extremely well for me. I think that they would still work well for a narrower foot too due to because of the materials and structure of the shoe. Happy running and hiking! :)
| Heel Stack | 40 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 36 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 4 mm |
The Hoka Mafate Speed 4 is an extremely versatile trail running shoe for women. Hoka has updated the midsole with their new Profly+ foam, which is lighter and more bouncy than previous versions. The breathable mesh upper keeps your foot in place while allowing for airflow. The outsole features Vibram's Megagrip for excellent traction on various surfaces. This trail runner is available in size 5.5 and comes in an eye-catching orange color.
The Hoka Mafate Speed 4 is an extremely versatile trail running shoe for women. Hoka has updated the midsole with their new Profly+ foam, which is lighter and more bouncy than previous versions. The breathable mesh upper keeps your foot in place while allowing for airflow. The outsole features Vibram's Megagrip for excellent traction on various surfaces. This trail runner is available in size 5.5 and comes in an eye-catching orange color.
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Prices last updated 12 May 2026.
Womens Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Papaya / Real Teal / US 7
The Hoka Mafate Speed 4 is an extremely versatile trail running shoe for women. Hoka has updated the midsole with their new Profly+ foam, which is lighter and more bouncy than previous versions. The breathable mesh upper keeps your foot in place while allowing for airflow. The outsole features Vibram's Megagrip for excellent traction on various surfaces. This trail runner is available in size 5.5 and comes in an eye-catching orange color.
The Hoka Mafate Speed 4 is an extremely versatile trail running shoe for women. Hoka has updated the midsole with their new Profly+ foam, which is lighter and more bouncy than previous versions. The breathable mesh upper keeps your foot in place while allowing for airflow. The outsole features Vibram's Megagrip for excellent traction on various surfaces. This trail runner is available in size 5.5 and comes in an eye-catching orange color.
