HOKA Speedgoat 7 vs Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HOKASpeedgoat 7 | NikePegasus Trail 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | May 2024 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Trail running | Trail running |
| Weight | 272 g (better) | 300 g |
| Heel height | 38 mm | 34.6 mm |
| Forefoot height | 33 mm | 25 mm |
| Drop | 5 mm | 9.5 mm |
| Carbon plate | No | No |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Midsole foam | Supercritical EVA midsole | Heel-to-toe ReactX foam midsole |
| Upper | Lightweight RPET woven textile; stretchy dynamic vamp; lay-flat tongue with dual gusset; gaiter integration; heel pull tab; reflective details | Single-layer engineered mesh with zones for breathability and abrasion resistance; dynamic midfoot wrap with Flywire; reflective details |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug; 5 mm lugs with an updated orientation for mixed terrain | Nike Trail All-Terrain Compound (ATC) high-abrasion rubber |
| Fit | HOKA recommends going up half a size | Fits small; Nike recommends ordering half a size up |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Trail running (HOKA) | Trail running and hiking on less technical terrain, and road-to-trail runs |
| Measured figures | Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 272 g, 38 mm heel, 33 mm forefoot, 5 mm offset. RunRepeat lab: 281 g, 37.7 mm heel, 30.3 mm forefoot, 7.4 mm drop. HOKA's US figures, as reported by RunRepeat and Believe in the Run: 275 g for a men's US 10, 37 mm heel, 33 mm forefoot, 4 mm drop | RunRepeat lab: 286 g, 34.6 mm heel, 25.0 mm forefoot, 9.6 mm drop |
| Design | ||
| Colourways | – | Midnight Navy/Dusty Cactus/Glacier Blue/Hyper Pink, Black/Volt Ice/Phantom and others; a Gore-Tex version is sold separately |
| Widths | Regular and wide | – |
