"Coming to market a few months earlier than expected, the Hoka Speedgoat 7 ($165) has arrived with a new upper, a more lively midsole, and an updated lug pattern on a Vibram Megagrip outsole. In many ways, this beloved trail running shoe has returned to the characteristics that first made it so popular. At its inception, the Speedgoat model was meant to be the Hoka shoe that could go any distance and over any kind of terrain. With solid upper lockdown, a protective but responsive midsole, and enough traction for most scenarios, the Speedgoat became the most popular shoe on the starting lines of the world's top ultras."
"Speedgoat aficionados, however, thought the Hoka Speedgoat 6 deviated too far from its legacy. It had a looser upper and a firmer midsole, making it unwieldy for bigger days or on technical terrain. This version has an advertised weight of 9.7 ounces (275 grams) in a U.S. men's 9, a 5-millimeter drop, and a 37-millimeter stack height in the heel. The redesigned upper locks down well on gnarly terrain; supercritical foam in the midsole offers both protection and comfort; and the outsole provides plenty of grip and traction."
"In the video below, iRunFar's Travis Liles takes a look at the new Hoka Speedgoat 7 and explains how it has taken steps toward returning to its roots. Shop the Men's Hoka Speedgoat 7 Shop Women's Hoka Speedgoat 7 [ Editor's Note: Click here to watch the review on YouTube.] Hoka Speedgoat 7 Review Transcript Hey, and welcome to Trail Trials, a video review section of iRunFar. My name is Travis Liles. In this video, we're looking at the Hoka Speedgoat 7. Let's start with the basics. This is the seventh iteration of the Speedgoat from Hoka, so it's a tried-and-true shoe in the trail running and ultrarunning community, especially for technical terrain, thanks to its max-cushion balance. This shoe weighs 9.7 ounces in a U.S. men's size 9, just under 10 ounces. You have a 5-millimeter drop from heel to toe, with about 37 millimeters of s"
The Hoka Speedgoat 7 arrives early with a redesigned upper, a livelier midsole, and an updated Vibram Megagrip outsole lug pattern. The model aims to restore the Speedgoat's original balance of solid lockdown, protective cushioning, and capable traction for technical terrain and ultradistance days. The shoe is advertised at 9.7 ounces in a U.S. men's 9, with a 5-millimeter drop and approximately 37 millimeters of heel stack. The upper now locks down better on gnarly terrain, supercritical midsole foam provides protection plus comfort, and the outsole delivers ample grip for varied trail conditions.
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