Hoka Mafate 5 vs NNormal Kjerag 2

Hoka Mafate 5

€179.95

NNormal Kjerag 2

€190

Quick verdict

Hoka Mafate 5

€179.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (90 vs 72)
More cushioning (44 vs 26 mm heel stack)

NNormal Kjerag 2

€190

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (101 g less)
A lower drop (6 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…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Hoka Mafate 5· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

NNormal Kjerag 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
44 mmTop 1%
26 mm
Lightness
315 g
214 gTop 2%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$190
$190

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Hoka Mafate 5 vs NNormal Kjerag 2

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Essentials

€179.95

€190

August 2025

July 2025

315 g

214 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

rugged mountain terrain, technical and mixed trails

Technical and varied trails

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

Fast-paced trail training and technical trail racing

Cushioning

8 mm

6 mm

44 mm

26 mm

36 mm

20 mm

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

EExpure supercritical foam with dynamic rocker

Maximum cushioning for long hours on feet

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Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip with 5 mm Traction Lug

Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 3.5 mm lugs

Reinforced toe cap and high stack underfoot protection

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5 mm multidirectional lugs in Vibram Megagrip rubber

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Upper & fit

Knit upper with heat-sealed TPU reinforcement on the toebox

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Removable cushioned sockliner

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

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On the terrain

How Hoka Mafate 5 vs NNormal Kjerag 2 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
NNormal Kjerag 2							61

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

NNormal Kjerag 280

Cushioning20/40
Lightness35/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: Hoka Mafate 5 vs NNormal Kjerag 2?

For value comparison: The Hoka Mafate 5 ($190) provides premium features compared to the NNormal Kjerag 2 ($190). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Hoka Mafate 5 or the NNormal Kjerag 2?

The Hoka Mafate 5 is newer: it came out in August 2025, and the NNormal Kjerag 2 in July 2025.

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Better than Hoka Mafate 5 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 90)
A lighter option (46 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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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:

A lighter option (16 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Shoes

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 2

CushioningGrip

NNormal Kjerag 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
44 mmTop 1%
26 mm
Lightness
315 g
214 gTop 2%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$190
$190

Pick a ground

Average

Hoka Mafate 5

NNormal Kjerag 2

Hoka Mafate 5 vs NNormal Kjerag 2

Hoka Mafate 5

NNormal Kjerag 2

Quick verdict

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