Side by side comparison: Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs Nike ACG Zegama Trail

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.

Nike ACG Zegama Trail
NikeACG Zegama Trail

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$170$201$185$151$134

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Excellent traction
Comfortable cushioning
Heavy for category
Requires tight lacing
Moderate underfoot protection

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight338 g (Men's US 10)
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, max-cushioned technical trail shoe excelling in comfort and grip for long distances.