HOKA · Speedgoat
Speedgoat 7
The Speedgoat 7 is HOKA's cushioned trail-running shoe, with a supercritical EVA midsole and a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs, suited to long runs on technical and mixed trails.
- Made for
- Trail running
- Weight
- 272 g
- Heel height
- 38 mm
- Drop
- 5 mm
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the new supercritical foam restores the Speedgoat's reputation, giving a livelier, protective and stable ride for long and technical trail runs, with dependable Vibram Megagrip traction and a secure upper. RunRepeat criticised the higher price and a fit that favours narrow feet and runs small; Tom's Guide found it less cushioned than some rivals and short of grip in deep mud.
From runrepeat.com, believeintherun.com and tomsguide.com
Specifications
Report a wrong or missing specFit and feel
- Made for
- Trail running
- Weight
- 272 g
- Heel height
- 38 mm
- Forefoot height
- 33 mm
- Drop
- 5 mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- Waterproof
- No
- Midsole foam
- Supercritical EVA midsole
- Upper
- Lightweight RPET woven textile; stretchy dynamic vamp; lay-flat tongue with dual gusset; gaiter integration; heel pull tab; reflective details
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug; 5 mm lugs with an updated orientation for mixed terrain
- Fit
- HOKA recommends going up half a size
Use
- Best for
- Trail running (HOKA)
- 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
Design
- Widths
- Regular and wide
Pros and cons
Pros
- Vibram Megagrip outsole with Traction Lug and 5 mm lugs, reoriented for mixed terrain
- New supercritical EVA midsole
- Gaiter integration to keep debris out
Cons
- HOKA recommends sizing up half a size
- HOKA's regional sites disagree on the drop (5 mm on HOKA NZ, 4 mm in HOKA's US figures)
Closest rivals
Model | Made for | Weight | Heel height | Drop | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail running | 300 g | 34.6 mm | 9.5 mm | May 2024 | |
| Road running | 258 g | 38 mm | 6 mm | Jan 2026 | |
| Road running | 301 g | 39 mm | 8 mm | Feb 2026 |
Sources
- nz.hoka.com/products/speedgoat-7-1171928-fntn-fntn
- runningwarehouse.com/HOKA_Speedgoat_7/descpage-H7SGM01.html
- runrepeat.com/hoka-speedgoat-7
- believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-speedgoat-7-review
Photo: media.nz.hoka.com
