Hoka Mafate 5 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7
Hoka Mafate 5 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7: weight, drop (8 mm vs 4 mm), cushioning, lugs and which races each one suits best.
Quick verdict
The Hoka Speedgoat 7 is 57 g lighter. The Hoka Mafate 5 has more cushioning (45 mm at the heel).
HokaHoka Mafate 5Hoka's ultra-trail flagship: the maximum cushioning and protection possible in a trail running shoe. Integrated stability plate, Vibram Megagrip outsole with aggressive 5 mm lugs, and reinforced construction built for the final kilometres of a 100-miler, when your legs have nothing left to forgive.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Hoka Mafate 5: specs and races
HokaHoka Speedgoat 7The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Hoka Speedgoat 7: specs and racesSpec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Hoka Mafate 5 | Hoka Speedgoat 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (per shoe) | 332 g | 275 g |
| Drop | 8 mm | 4 mm |
| Heel stack | 45 mm | 37 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 37 mm | 33 mm |
| Lug depth | 4.4 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow |
| Stable platform | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waterproof | – | – |
| Carbon plate | – | – |
| Terrain | mixed, technical | mixed, technical, mud |
Brand-stated specs or values measured by independent sources. Green marks the better value when one is clearly better.
Which races does each one suit? Checked against 249 races
For each race we look at the terrain, the distance and the average rainfall around race day in recent years, and see which shoe fits best.
Hoka Speedgoat 7: better pick in 93 of 249
Tied in 156
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| Race | What it needs | Hoka Mafate 5 | Hoka Speedgoat 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid de La Réunion180 km | Ultra: cushioning | Built for it | Built for it |
| L'Infernal Trail des Vosges205 km | Likely mud | Copes | Built for it |
| Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB168 km | Ultra: cushioning | Built for it | Built for it |
| Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail185 km | Likely mud | Copes | Built for it |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km | Likely mud | Copes | Built for it |
| Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs176 km | Ultra: cushioning | Built for it | Built for it |
| Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal167 km | Ultra: cushioning | Built for it | Built for it |
| UTMB Mont-Blanc174 km | Ultra: cushioning | Built for it | Built for it |
Criteria: mud when it often rains around race day on soft ground; rock for skyrunning and vertical kilometres; ultra from 50 km; mixed otherwise.
Analysis: where they really differ
Both are Hoka's mountain ultra shoes. The Mafate 5 has even more foam (45 mm at the heel) and an 8 mm drop, at the cost of 57 g more. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, has a 4 mm drop and also handles mud.
Choose the Hoka Mafate 5 if…
- Your ultras are long and you want maximum protection.
- You are a heavier runner or feel the pounding on descents.
- You prefer an 8 mm drop.
Choose the Hoka Speedgoat 7 if…
- You want a nimbler, lighter shoe (275 g).
- Your race may be muddy.
- You prefer a low drop (4 mm).