Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
HOKA Mafate Speed 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's
$148.93Compared to $185.00*Save 19%
Run with confidence on technical trails. These HOKA shoes have highly responsive foam—and are even lighter than their predecessors. Vibram® Megagrip outsoles with deep lugs give you traction.
Key Details
Trail-Running Shoe Type
Off-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
4
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
Rock Plate
No
- This 4th iteration of the Mafate Speed is lighter weight and more comfortable to enhance your technical trail-running experience
- 2-part PROFLY™ + midsoles feature the lightest, most responsive HOKA foam just underfoot
- Low-profile cushion bed keeps your foot closer to the ground, and utilizes a firmer material designed to provide an efficient push-off
- Breathable, single-layer jacquard mesh uppers
- Lay-flat gusseted tongues keep trail debris at bay
- Dynamic tongues and vamps; bolstered heel collars
- Rubber toe caps for support and protection
- Vibram® Megagrip rubber outsoles with Vibram Litebase construction and 5 mm traction lugs
- Sticky rubber is designed to maximize ground contact and traction on challenging terrain
- Weight (half pair): 8.5 oz.
Imported.
View the HOKA Mafate Product LineView all HOKA Women's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Off-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 4 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 27 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Single-layer woven jacquard mesh |
| Midsole | EVA foam |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
HOKA Footwear - Women's
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
| EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 11 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
HOKA's no hokum
nd2kos5 months ago
So far, so great. Bought for mi amore' for some trails we'll be hitting shortly. Good build, excellent stability, low-cutout for an injured ankle, great tread. How they'll hold up on the wet muddy rooted & rocky trails we're about to encounter on the Waimea canyon and Kalalau trail systems is yet to be seen, but mebbe we report back, ey?
nd2kos
4 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Beware-deceptively, small toebox defective tread
Littlemountainstream1 year ago
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.
Littlemountainstream
3 people found this review helpful
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Nancy
Colorado
Short laces, long toe.
4 months ago
I picked these up on clearance in store. I usually wear a 9 or 9 1/2 women’s. I wore these on a couple long dog walks and felt like I was wearing skis. My fault it looks like 9 in Hoka is a Euro 41.3. Typically a women’s 9 is about a euro 40 to 40.5. I may try these down a half size because they are comfortable. These like all Hoka s I’ve worn have really short laces. These being a unique color makes them hard to replace with longer ones. Why Hoka can we not have enough lace to actually tie?
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5
Running Experience:Casual
Yes , I recommend this product
Littlemountainstream
Beware-deceptively, small toebox defective tread
1 year ago
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.
Age:45–54
Height:5'8"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9
Running Experience:Experienced
No, I do not recommend this product
Lolo
Washington DC
Beautiful shoe but way too narrow for a normal siz
2 years ago
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
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9
Running Experience:Experienced
No, I do not recommend this product
VArunner
I like these shoes!
2 months ago
I recently got back into trail running, and after trying numerous other shoes (Speed Goat 6, Brooks Caldera, Brooks Cascadia, Nike Zegama), these Hoka Mafate Speed 4's are by far my favorite! They feel light and nimble on my feet, have a good amount of cushion, and still feel bouncy at the end of a 10+ mile run. My only caution is that they do tend to run long. I normally wear a 10, and should have gotten these in a 9.5. The tread is holding up really well, and I feel stable and secure running on rocky and muddy trails in these. Like these shoes alot!!
DRoes
Tucson, AZ
The perfect trail running/rugged hiking shoe
3 months ago
The perfect trail running and rugged hiking shoe! They're incredibly responsive and give you that extra spring in your step. I just finished an 11-mile hike, and my feet feel great. Before this, I used the Speedgoat 5—initially comfortable, but over time they left my feet miserable and caused back and knee pain. The Mafate, on the other hand, is an absolute dream. Every week, I look forward to my next hike because I know I will not be sore. I can’t recommend them enough!
Age:55–64
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5
Running Experience:Casual
Yes , I recommend this product
nd2kos
HOKA's no hokum
5 months ago
So far, so great. Bought for mi amore' for some trails we'll be hitting shortly. Good build, excellent stability, low-cutout for an injured ankle, great tread. How they'll hold up on the wet muddy rooted & rocky trails we're about to encounter on the Waimea canyon and Kalalau trail systems is yet to be seen, but mebbe we report back, ey?
Anonymous
Tucson, AZ
favorite trail runners!
4 months ago
I really like these trail runners! They are less cushioned than the Speedgoats, but I find them more comfortable, even for long runs (>20 miles). They are also very grippy, and good on even super techy, rocky terrain.
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5
Running Experience:Competitive
Yes , I recommend this product
slog
Saranac Lake, NY
LOVE
2 years ago
I purchased these 6+ months ago and have absolutely loved running trails in these! I try to minimize pavement time just because I want them to last as long as possible. Excellent grip on varied trail surfaces—sand, rock, grass, ice, these have kept me feeling stable and in control.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 7
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
MMR
Washington
pretty good
6 months ago
I got these shoes to start training for a downhill trail 10k. I have never had to break in hokas before… but these definitely need to broken in for me. Good cushion and support. Maybe a little too much arch support for my feet.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Running Experience:Beginner
Yes , I recommend this product
Aurélie
CA
Great trail shoe for wider feet
2 years ago
Very comfortable trail shoe. I had to return it unfortunately, as it is wider as the Speedgoat in the toe box, and did not suit my narrow foot.
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
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