Side by side comparison: Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs Inov8 Trailfly Speed v2

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.

Inov8 Trailfly Speed v2
Inov8Trailfly Speed v2

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$115$156$143$117$104

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 5Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 5Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 5Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding durability
Excellent stability
Wide, anatomical fit
Firm, minimal cushioning
Heavy for low-stack shoe
Limited wet traction

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack21mm heel / 17mm forefoot
Weight275 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable low-stack trail shoe excelling on dry, moderate terrain; best for wide-footed runners.

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