Hoka Mafate Speed 4 vs La Sportiva Bushido III
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Maximally cushioned trail running shoe (per shoe, men's US9) with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and a rocker-style ProFly+ midsole.
Check price Full details →Technical trail running shoe with Bi-Compound FriXion XT 2.0 outsole and 4mm lugs for aggressive grip on rocky terrain. Weight per shoe (men's).
Check price Full details →Hoka Mafate Speed 4 vs La Sportiva Bushido III: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 wins — at 295 g it is 5 g (2%) lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido III (300 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.