HOKA Speedgoat
Every version of the Speedgoat we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Speedgoat rates above 53% 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
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Speedgoat 7 In stock | 2026 | 9.0 oz | 40/35mm stack · 4mm drop | 72 | -11 | — | $165 |
| HOKA Speedgoat 6 In stock | 2024 | 9.9 oz | 40/36mm stack · 4mm drop | 83 | +8 | 4 | $100 |
| HOKA Speedgoat 5 | 2022 | 11.9 oz | 37/33mm stack · 4mm drop | 75 | -1 | 7 | $155 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 4 | 2020 | 10.0 oz | 4mm drop | 76 | +1 | 3 | $145 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 3 | 2019 | 9.7 oz | — | 76 | +3 | 5 | $140 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 2 | 2017 | 9.3 oz | 5mm drop | 73 | +1 | 9 | $140 MSRP |
| HOKA Speedgoat 1 | 2016 | 9.3 oz | 5mm drop | 72 | — | 4 | $140 MSRP |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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HOKA
Speedgoat 772 72 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 47
v7 (2026) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 40mm stack · 4mm drop
It is lighter than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Durability 67Overall72Cushioning84Appearance70Comfort68Durability67Value58Confidence47Pros
It is lighter than the typical trail shoe for sale.
It is lighter than the Speedgoat 6 before it.
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HOKA
Speedgoat 683 83 Good Good Good 12 reviews Confidence 55
v6 (2024) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 40mm stack · 4mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any trail shoe for sale.
Durability 84$100 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTCOverall83Cushioning93Value86Durability84Comfort82Appearance81Confidence55Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any trail shoe for sale.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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Speedgoat 575 75 Decent Decent Decent 17 reviews Confidence 49
v5 (2022) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 11.9 oz · 37mm stack · 4mm drop
Five reviewers praise the Vibram Megagrip lugs for traction, one specifically in the wet.
Durability 68MSRP $155
Overall75Cushioning89Appearance75Comfort73Value69Durability68Confidence49Buy 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 for 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 476 76 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 45
v4 (2020) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.0 oz · 4mm drop
Reviewers praise the cushioning and grip, including on wet trails.
Durability 75MSRP $145
Overall76Cushioning90Durability75Comfort75Appearance73Value68Confidence45Buy 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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Speedgoat 376 76 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 35
v3 (2019) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.7 oz
Cushioning averages 5.0 out of 5 across five reviews.
Durability 74MSRP $140
Overall76Cushioning93Durability74Comfort73Appearance73Value69Confidence35Buy 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 273 73 Decent Decent Decent 9 reviews Confidence 34
v2 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop
Reviewers find the cushioning protective on long trail runs and ultras.
Durability 70MSRP $140
Overall73Cushioning94Appearance76Comfort74Value72Durability70Confidence34Buy 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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Speedgoat 172 72 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 17
v1 (2016) · Trail shoe · 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 75MSRP $140
Overall72Cushioning94Appearance77Durability75Value73Comfort72Confidence17Buy 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.
