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Brooks Caldera 8 vs Hoka Mafate Speed 4

Brooks Caldera 8

Brooks Caldera 8

$150
Hoka Mafate Speed 4

Hoka Mafate Speed 4

$180

Why is Hoka Mafate Speed 4 better than Brooks Caldera 8?

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Caldera 8 vs Hoka Mafate Speed 4

Feature

Brooks Caldera 8

Hoka Mafate Speed 4

150 $
180 $
BEST
312 g
BEST
295 g
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails, mountainous terrain, dirt paths
rocky and technical mountain terrain
8 mm
BEST
4 mm
N/A
38 mm
N/A
31 mm
DNA Loft v2 cushioning for plush but responsive ride
ProFly+ cushioning midsole
TrailTack Green Rubber with high-traction lugs
Vibram® Megagrip with aggressive multidirectional lugs
Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
Engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
N/A
Removable sockliner
N/A
Traditional lacing with reinforced midfoot
Ballistic Rock Shield underfoot for rock and debris protection
Durable upper overlays and high stack underfoot protection
Aggressive lugs for technical grip on varied surfaces
3.9 mm Vibram® Megagrip lugs
Plush, responsive cushioning for long runs
Cushioned ride for long mountain days
Technical trail running, long distance trail runs, mountain races
Ultras and technical mountain running
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