Craft Pure Trail Pro vs Hoka Mafate 5

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

Hoka Mafate 5

€179.95

Quick verdict

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

The better pick if you want:

A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

Hoka Mafate 5

€179.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (90 vs 73)
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
More cushioning (44 vs 36 mm heel stack)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 173 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

Craft Pure Trail Pro· leads in none

Hoka Mafate 5· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

LightnessAffordability

Cushioning
36 mmTop 35%
44 mmTop 1%
Lightness
317 g
315 g
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$190
$190

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Craft Pure Trail Pro vs Hoka Mafate 5

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$189.95

€179.95

June 2025

August 2025

317 g

315 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Alpine trails, mud, wet rock and river crossings

rugged mountain terrain, technical and mixed trails

Alpine marathons, fast descents and muddy, wet trails

Ultra distances, long mountain outings, all-day trail running

Cushioning

6 mm

8 mm

36 mm

44 mm

30 mm

36 mm

Cr Foam Pro™ supercritical foam infused with 15% PEBA

Dual-density midsole with supercritical EVA top layer over firmer compression-molded EVA

Lightweight premium cushioning with high rebound

Maximum cushioning for long hours on feet

Grip & protection

Vittoria high-traction outsole inspired by the Syerra tyre

Vibram® Megagrip with 5 mm Traction Lug

TPU-reinforced ripstop upper

Reinforced toe cap and high stack underfoot protection

Vittoria rubber for mud, rain and fast descents

5 mm multidirectional lugs in Vibram Megagrip rubber

Upper & fit

Tear-resistant polyester ripstop with TPU reinforcements

Knit upper with heat-sealed TPU reinforcement on the toebox

Removable sockliner

Removable cushioned sockliner

Craft Regular Fit

Traditional lacing, neutral support, roomier fit than usual for Hoka

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On the terrain

How Craft Pure Trail Pro vs Hoka Mafate 5 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Craft Pure Trail Pro							50
Hoka Mafate 5							63

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Craft Pure Trail Pro67

Cushioning33/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Hoka Mafate 566

Cushioning40/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll17/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Video Reviews

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Craft Pure Trail Pro

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Craft Pure Trail Pro vs Hoka Mafate 5?

For value comparison: The Craft Pure Trail Pro ($189.95) offers better affordability compared to the Hoka Mafate 5 ($190). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.