HOKA Speedgoat
Every version of the Speedgoat we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Speedgoat scores above 87% of the lines we track.
HOKA Speedgoat vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Speedgoat in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Speedgoat, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Speedgoat 7 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 79 | -19 | — | $165 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 6 In stock | 2024 | 8.6 oz | 37/32mm · 5mm drop | 98 | +12 | 4 | $155 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 5 | 2022 | 11.9 oz | 37/33mm · 4mm drop | 86 | -3 | 7 | $155 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 4 | 2020 | 9.9 oz | — | 89 | -3 | 3 | $145 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 3 | 2019 | 9.5 oz | — | 92 | +3 | 5 | $140 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 2 | 2017 | 9.3 oz | 5mm drop | 89 | -2 | 9 | $140 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 1 | 2016 | 9.3 oz | 5mm drop | 91 | — | 4 | $140 MSRP |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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HOKA
Speedgoat 779 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 40/100
v7 (2026) · Trail · Neutral
One of four reviewers so far calls it light for a trail shoe.
Durability 62Overall79Cushioning86Appearance69Comfort66Durability62Value50Confidence40Pros
One of four reviewers so far calls it light for a trail shoe.
The six Speedgoat versions before it score 86 to 98.
Cons
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the four reviews so far, and one reviewer says it is not durable enough for the cost.
One reviewer says the Vibram outsole lugs wear down fast.
Cushioning rates 3.3 out of 5 across the same four reviewers.
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HOKA
Speedgoat 698 Exceptional Exceptional · 12 reviews · Confidence 93/100
v6 (2024) · Trail · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Runners report the outsole wearing well over regular trail miles.
Durability 92$115 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall98Cushioning98Value93Durability92Comfort92Appearance87Confidence93Pros
Runners report the outsole wearing well over regular trail miles.
Reviewers rate it higher than the earlier Speedgoat 5.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box tighter than the Speedgoat 5.
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Speedgoat 586 Good Good · 16 reviews · Confidence 85/100
v5 (2022) · Trail · Neutral · 11.9 oz · 4mm drop · 37mm stack
Five reviewers praise the Vibram Megagrip lugs for traction, one specifically in the wet.
Durability 68MSRP $155
Overall86Cushioning95Comfort76Appearance76Durability68Value65Confidence85Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Five reviewers praise the Vibram Megagrip lugs for traction, one specifically in the wet.
Three reviewers describe a soft, cushioned ride that keeps some trail feel.
It lists at $155, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.8 out of 5, and two report tread wear or a dead midsole by 200 miles.
Two reviewers find the upper loose and their foot moving on descents.
The Speedgoat 4 before it scores 90 on six reviews, against this version's 86.
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Speedgoat 489 Good Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 74/100
v4 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz
Reviewers praise the cushioning and grip, including on wet trails.
Durability 79MSRP $145
Overall89Cushioning96Comfort79Durability79Appearance73Value62Confidence74Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning and grip, including on wet trails.
At 9.8 oz, one reviewer calls it a rocket for trail events from 10K to ultra.
One reviewer with many pairs calls the upper's durability outstanding, lasting the life of the shoe.
Cons
Value is its lowest-rated dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
One reviewer loses grip on hard rock, and another says it is less at home in deep mud.
One reviewer finds the toe box low in volume and traditionally shaped.
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HOKA
Speedgoat 392 Very good Very good · 5 reviews · Confidence 82/100
v3 (2019) · Trail · Neutral · 9.5 oz
Cushioning averages 5.0 out of 5 across five reviews.
Durability 78MSRP $140
Overall92Cushioning98Durability78Comfort75Appearance74Value64Confidence82Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Cushioning averages 5.0 out of 5 across five reviews.
Two reviewers praise the grip, one describing 4 to 5mm Vibram lugs on loose terrain.
Two reviewers say it transitions to pavement without feeling clunky.
Cons
Two reviewers call the fit narrow, one of them also finding the toe box short.
One reviewer has had the upper shred at the toe crease on four pairs, each time with the outsole still good.
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Speedgoat 289 Good Good · 9 reviews · Confidence 80/100
v2 (2017) · Trail · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop
Reviewers find the cushioning protective on long trail runs and ultras.
Durability 70MSRP $140
Overall89Cushioning98Appearance78Comfort77Value71Durability70Confidence80Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers find the cushioning protective on long trail runs and ultras.
Reviewers rate the lugged Vibram outsole grippy on varied terrain.
At 9.8 oz, two reviewers call it light and nimble for the cushioning.
Cons
Several reviewers report the upper tearing early, one at 30 miles and another by 90.
Two of nine reviewers find it runs small, and one says the toe box is tighter than other HOKAs.
One reviewer says it loses responsiveness on the road, where the lugs are noticeable.
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HOKA
Speedgoat 191 Very good Very good · 6 reviews · Confidence 76/100
v1 (2016) · Trail · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop
All six reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it comfortable on trail runs beyond 20 miles.
Durability 80MSRP $140
Overall91Cushioning98Appearance81Durability80Comfort75Value73Confidence76Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
All six reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it comfortable on trail runs beyond 20 miles.
Reviewers report good grip on technical terrain, mud, gravel and rock.
At 9.8 oz, light for a heavily cushioned trail shoe.
Cons
Two of the six reviewers find it runs small, and one relaces it to get any comfort.
