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HOKA Speedgoat

Every version of the Speedgoat we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Speedgoat
75Decent
vs. Median Line
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The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Speedgoat rates above 44% 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.

Speedgoat shoes as gold dots among every rated shoe we track, on the Better Shoes Rating scale

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Speedgoat, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

HOKA Speedgoat versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
HOKA Speedgoat 7 In stock 2026 9.0 oz 40/35mm stack · 4mm drop 70 -12 — $165
HOKA Speedgoat 6 In stock 2024 9.9 oz 40/36mm stack · 4mm drop 82 +7 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 — 75 +4 5 $140 MSRP
HOKA Speedgoat 2 2017 9.3 oz 5mm drop 71 0 9 $140 MSRP
HOKA Speedgoat 1 2016 9.3 oz 5mm drop 71 — 4 $140 MSRP

7 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

  1. HOKA

    Speedgoat 7

    70 Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 75

    v7 (2026) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 40mm stack · 4mm drop

    It is lighter than the typical trail shoe for sale.

    Speedgoat 7
    Durability 66
    Overall
    70
    Cushioning
    83
    Appearance
    70
    Comfort
    67
    Durability
    66
    Value
    57
    Confidence
    75

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    $165

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    Dick's $165

    MSRP $165

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    Pros

    It is lighter than the typical trail shoe for sale.

    It is lighter than the Speedgoat 6 before it.

  2. HOKA

    Speedgoat 6

    82 Good Good 12 reviews Confidence 79

    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.

    Speedgoat 6
    Durability 84
    $100 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTC
    Overall
    82
    Cushioning
    93
    Value
    86
    Durability
    84
    Comfort
    82
    Appearance
    81
    Confidence
    79

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    Amazon

    $100 $155 36% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $155

    MSRP $155

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    Pros

    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.

  3. HOKA

    Speedgoat 5

    75 Decent Decent 17 reviews Confidence 89

    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.

    Speedgoat 5
    Durability 68

    MSRP $155

    Overall
    75
    Cushioning
    89
    Appearance
    75
    Comfort
    73
    Value
    69
    Durability
    68
    Confidence
    89

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    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.

  4. HOKA

    Speedgoat 4

    76 Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 79

    v4 (2020) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.0 oz · 4mm drop

    Reviewers praise the cushioning and grip, including on wet trails.

    Speedgoat 4
    Durability 75

    MSRP $145

    Overall
    76
    Cushioning
    89
    Comfort
    75
    Durability
    75
    Appearance
    73
    Value
    68
    Confidence
    79

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    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.

  5. HOKA

    Speedgoat 3

    75 Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 81

    v3 (2019) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.7 oz

    Cushioning averages 5.0 out of 5 across five reviews.

    Speedgoat 3
    Durability 74

    MSRP $140

    Overall
    75
    Cushioning
    93
    Durability
    74
    Appearance
    73
    Comfort
    73
    Value
    69
    Confidence
    81

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    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.

  6. HOKA

    Speedgoat 2

    71 Decent Decent 9 reviews Confidence 81

    v2 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop

    Reviewers find the cushioning protective on long trail runs and ultras.

    Speedgoat 2
    Durability 69

    MSRP $140

    Overall
    71
    Cushioning
    95
    Appearance
    75
    Comfort
    74
    Value
    72
    Durability
    69
    Confidence
    81

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    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.

  7. HOKA

    Speedgoat 1

    71 Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 76

    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.

    Speedgoat 1
    Durability 75

    MSRP $140

    Overall
    71
    Cushioning
    94
    Appearance
    77
    Durability
    75
    Value
    73
    Comfort
    73
    Confidence
    76

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    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.