Hoka Mafate 5 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

Hoka Mafate 5

€179.95

Hoka Speedgoat 7

€159.95

Quick verdict

Hoka Mafate 5

€179.95

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (44 vs 38 mm heel stack)

Hoka Speedgoat 7

€159.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (97 vs 90)
To spend $25 less
A lighter option (43 g less)
A lower drop (5 vs 8 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Hoka Mafate 5· leads in 1

Cushioning

Hoka Speedgoat 7· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

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Grip

Cushioning
44 mmTop 1%
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
315 g
272 gTop 28%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
5 mm
Affordability
$190
$165

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Hoka Mafate 5 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

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Essentials

€179.95

€159.95

August 2025

2025

315 g

272 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

rugged mountain terrain, technical and mixed trails

Technical and mixed trail terrain

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

Trail running, technical terrain, ultramarathon distances

Cushioning

8 mm

5 mm

44 mm

38 mm

36 mm

33 mm

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

Supercritical EVA foam with MetaRocker geometry and Active Foot Frame for a responsive, stable ride

Maximum cushioning for long hours on feet

Plush yet responsive cushioning with a rockered ride

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip with 5 mm Traction Lug

Vibram® Megagrip with updated Traction Lug geometry and 5 mm lugs

Reinforced toe cap and high stack underfoot protection

Gaiter-compatible design to keep out debris, reflective details

5 mm multidirectional lugs in Vibram Megagrip rubber

Vibram® Megagrip Traction Lugs for grip on wet and dry technical terrain

Upper & fit

Knit upper with heat-sealed TPU reinforcement on the toebox

Lightweight recycled RPET woven textile with stretchy Dynamic Vamp for a more adaptable toe box

Removable cushioned sockliner

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

Lay-flat tongue with dual gussets, refined heel collar and secure midfoot wrap

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On the terrain

How Hoka Mafate 5 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7 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
Hoka Mafate 5							63
Hoka Speedgoat 7							68

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Hoka Mafate 566

Cushioning40/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll17/25

Hoka Speedgoat 774

Cushioning36/40
Lightness21/35
Smooth roll17/25

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Which offers better value: Hoka Mafate 5 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7?

For value comparison: The Hoka Mafate 5 ($190) provides premium features compared to the Hoka Speedgoat 7 ($165). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Hoka Mafate 5 or the Hoka Speedgoat 7?

Both came out in 2025.

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Better than Hoka Mafate 5 at:

A lighter option (65 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Better than Hoka Mafate 5 at:

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 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

Hoka Mafate 5· leads in 1

Cushioning

Hoka Speedgoat 7· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Tied

Grip

Cushioning
44 mmTop 1%
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
315 g
272 gTop 28%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
5 mm
Affordability
$190
$165

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Hoka Mafate 5 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

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