Altra Olympus 6
Hoka Mafate 5
Quick verdict
Altra Olympus 6
$190
The better pick if you want:
- A lower drop (0 vs 8 mm)
Hoka Mafate 5
$190
The better pick if you want:
- A lighter option (30 g less)
- More cushioning (44 vs 33 mm heel stack)
Spec profile
Each axis ranks against the 150 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Altra Olympus 6· leads in none
Hoka Mafate 5· leads in 3
Tied
Cushioning
33 mm44 mmTop 1%Lightness
345 g315 gGrip
3.5 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
0 mm8 mmAffordability
$190$190
Technical Specifications
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Cushioning
Grip & protection
Upper & fit
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Which offers better value: Altra Olympus 6 vs Hoka Mafate 5?
For value comparison: The Altra Olympus 6 ($190) provides premium features compared to the Hoka Mafate 5 ($190). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Mammut
Better than Altra Olympus 6 at:
- A lighter option (95 g less)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3.5 mm)
The North Face
Better than Altra Olympus 6 at:
- A lighter option (76 g less)
- More cushioning (35 vs 33 mm heel stack)
- Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3.5 mm)
