HOKA Speedgoat 6 vs HOKA Speedgoat 7

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

Specification	HOKA Speedgoat 6	HOKA Speedgoat 7
MSRP	$155	$165
Weight	277.83g	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	No	No
Midsole	Light, responsive midsole compound	SCF EVA (super-critically foamed EVA)
Outsole	Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug	Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Runners tackling technical, steep, or rocky trails and long ultra distances who want cushion plus dependable grip.	Runners wanting a well-cushioned trail shoe with aggressive grip for technical and long outings.
Avoid if	You have wide feet or want a plated, propulsive ride, since it only comes in standard width and has no plate.	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 and Speedgoat 7 are nearly identical trail shoes: same 5 mm drop, high cushion, aggressive grip, and no plate, with the 7 marginally lighter (275 g vs. 278 g) at a slightly higher $195 price. Most runners should just take whichever is cheaper or fits better, since there's no meaningful ride difference here. Both suit cushioned technical and ultra outings, but neither works if you need a wide fit or a firm, fast, ground-connected feel.