Side by side comparison: Hoka Speedgoat 6 vs Topo Ultraventure 5

Hoka Speedgoat 6
HokaSpeedgoat 6

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$140$204$187$153$136

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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.

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Topo Ultraventure 5
TopoUltraventure 5

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$155$168$154$126$112

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 7Durability: 8Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 5Door to Trail: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent long-distance comfort
Roomy toe box
Durable construction
Lacks responsiveness
Sloppy fit on technical terrain

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight303 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Comfort-first trail shoe for long, moderate runs; excels in protection, less so in agility.

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