HOKA Speedgoat 6 GTX vs HOKA Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX

HOKA Speedgoat 6 GTX vs HOKA Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	HOKA Speedgoat 6 GTX	HOKA Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX
MSRP	$170	$180
Weight	300.51g	323g
Drop	5mm	5mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	5mm	5mm
Surface	Trail	Trail
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	Max	High
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Waterproof	Yes	Yes
Midsole	Compression molded EVA	Compression molded EVA
Outsole	Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug	Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Long or wet trail days where dry feet and plush cushioning matter more than nimbleness.	Wet, technical trail days and hikers who want ankle support and waterproof protection.
Avoid if	You want a light, responsive shoe for fast running or dislike the heat and weight of a waterproof membrane.	You want a light, responsive shoe or run in warm, dry conditions where the GORE-TEX traps heat.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

Both the HOKA Speedgoat 6 GTX and the Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX are waterproof, max/high-cushioned trail shoes; the real difference is the Mid's higher collar and 23 g of added weight, which buy ankle support at the cost of nimbleness. Pick the standard Speedgoat 6 GTX for long, wet runs where you want dry feet without the extra bulk, and the Mid GTX if you're hiking technical terrain and value ankle protection over speed. Skip either in warm, dry conditions, since the GORE-TEX traps heat.