HOKA Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX vs HOKA Speedgoat 7

HOKA Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX vs HOKA Speedgoat 7, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	HOKA Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX	HOKA Speedgoat 7
MSRP	$180	$165
Weight	323g	275g
Drop	5mm	5mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	5mm	5mm
Surface	Trail	Trail
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	High	High
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Waterproof	Yes	No
Midsole	Compression molded EVA	SCF EVA (super-critically foamed EVA)
Outsole	Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug	Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Wet, technical trail days and hikers who want ankle support and waterproof protection.	Runners wanting a well-cushioned trail shoe with aggressive grip for technical and long outings.
Avoid if	You want a light, responsive shoe or run in warm, dry conditions where the GORE-TEX traps heat.	You need a wide fit or want a firm, ground-connected feel for fast runs.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

The Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX and Speedgoat 7 share the same 5 mm drop, high cushion, and plate-free trail build, so the real trade-off is protection versus weight. Pick the 6 Mid GTX for wet, technical days where its waterproofing and ankle support matter, and accept the extra 48 g and the heat the GORE-TEX traps. Choose the lighter Speedgoat 7 for regular long and technical runs in dry conditions where you don't need the waterproofing.