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Hoka Mafate Hike vs Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Hoka Mafate Hike is the lighter option — 148 g lighter than the Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260 (28% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hoka Mafate Hike Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260
Weight 372 g · 0.372 kg · 0.82 lb 520 g · 0.520 kg · 1.15 lb
Brand Hoka Inov-8
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Mafate Hike
372 g

Lightweight hiking boot at 372g per shoe. Inspired by trail running design with 13oz weight, waterproof protection, and cushioning for extended hikes.

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Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260
520 g

Graphene-grip fell racing shoe for extreme mud.

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Hoka Mafate Hike vs Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Mafate Hike wins — at 372 g it is 148 g (28%) lighter than the Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260 (520 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.

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