1
La Sportiva Prodigio
La Sportiva
$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Asics Blazeblast
$160
Hoka Mafate Speed 4
$180
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $20 less
- A lighter option (43 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 33 mm heel stack)
Hoka Mafate Speed 4
$180
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (33 vs 28)
- A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessAffordability
Hoka Mafate Speed 4· leads in 1
Grip
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%33 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%295 gGrip
2.5 mm3.9 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm4 mmAffordability
$160$180
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Hoka Mafate Speed 4
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Essentials
160 $
180 $
252 g
295 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
rocky and technical mountain terrain
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Ultras and technical mountain running
Cushioning
8 mm
4 mm
43 mm
33 mm
35 mm
29 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
ProFly+ cushioning midsole
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Cushioned ride for long mountain days
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Vibram® Megagrip with aggressive multidirectional lugs
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Durable upper overlays and high stack underfoot protection
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3.9 mm Vibram® Megagrip lugs
Upper & fit
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Engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
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Removable sockliner
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Traditional lacing with reinforced midfoot
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Which offers better value: Asics Blazeblast vs Hoka Mafate Speed 4?
For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 ($180). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Nike Kiger 10
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$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (5 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)
