Hoka Mafate Speed 4 vs Nike ACG Zegama Trail

Hoka Mafate Speed 4

Hoka Mafate Speed 4

€180
Nike ACG Zegama Trail

Nike ACG Zegama Trail

€169.90

Quick verdict

Hoka Mafate Speed 4

€180

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (20 g less)

Nike ACG Zegama Trail

€169.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (82 vs 69)
  • More cushioning (36 vs 33 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…).

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Hoka Mafate Speed 4· leads in 1

Lightness

Nike ACG Zegama Trail· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    33 mm
    36 mmTop 35%
  • Lightness

    295 g
    315 g
  • Grip

    3.9 mm
    5 mmTop 13%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    4 mm
    4 mm
  • Affordability

    $180
    $180

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Hoka Mafate Speed 4 vs Nike ACG Zegama Trail

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Essentials

€180
€169.90
2022
April 2026
295 g
315 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
rocky and technical mountain terrain
technical trails and mountain terrain
Ultras and technical mountain running
Long runs and ultras on technical trails

Cushioning

4 mm
4 mm
33 mm
36 mm
29 mm
32 mm
ProFly+ cushioning midsole
ZoomX foam over a Cushlon 3.0 foam base
Cushioned ride for long mountain days
Plush ZoomX cushioning

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip with aggressive multidirectional lugs
Rubber outsole with aggressive 5 mm lugs
Durable upper overlays and high stack underfoot protection
Rubber toe cap and stable dual-foam platform
3.9 mm Vibram® Megagrip lugs
5 mm multidirectional lugs

Upper & fit

Engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
Engineered mesh with protective overlays
Removable sockliner
Removable sockliner
Traditional lacing with reinforced midfoot
Traditional lacing with padded collar
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On the terrain

How Hoka Mafate Speed 4 vs Nike ACG Zegama Trail 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 groundAverage
Hoka Mafate Speed 456
Nike ACG Zegama Trail58

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Hoka Mafate Speed 467
  • Cushioning27/40
  • Lightness15/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Nike ACG Zegama Trail59
  • Cushioning33/40
  • Lightness9/35
  • Smooth roll17/25

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Hoka Mafate Speed 4 vs Nike ACG Zegama Trail?

For value comparison: The Hoka Mafate Speed 4 ($180) provides premium features compared to the Nike ACG Zegama Trail ($180). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 or the Nike ACG Zegama Trail?

The Nike ACG Zegama Trail is newer: it came out in April 2026, and the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 in 2022.

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