Side by side comparison: Hoka Speedgoat 6 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

Hoka Speedgoat 6
HokaSpeedgoat 6

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$140$204$187$153$136

Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 9Durability: 8Grip: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Light Trail: 7Technical Trail: 9Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Excellent technical terrain grip
Stable, secure platform
Improved cushioning
Poor breathability
Firm, less lively ride
Narrow toe box

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

A strong, stable technical trail shoe with excellent grip and protection for long, demanding runs.

Where to Buy

Hoka Speedgoat 7
HokaSpeedgoat 7

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

9.0

Elite

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$165$290$266$218$193

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 10

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 10Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding technical stability
Excellent grip on all surfaces
Soft, responsive cushioning
Tongue may irritate some
No rock plate

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
WeightNA
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Elite technical trail shoe with superb stability, grip, and comfort for demanding terrain.