Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Hoka Mafate Speed 4
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zero-drop trail shoe with wide toe box and MaxTrac outsole. A thru-hiker staple offering all-day comfort and reliable grip on varied terrain.
Full details →Maximally cushioned trail running shoe (per shoe, men's US9) with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and a rocker-style ProFly+ midsole.
Full details →HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Hoka Mafate Speed 4: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Lone Peak 9 wins — at 257 g it is 38 g (13%) lighter than the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 (295 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.