Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs Salomon Speedcross 6
Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs Salomon Speedcross 6: weight, drop (4 mm vs 10 mm), cushioning, lugs and which races each one suits best.
Quick verdict
The Hoka Speedgoat 7 is 23 g lighter. The Hoka Speedgoat 7 has more cushioning (37 mm at the heel). The Salomon Speedcross 6 grips better, with 5.8 mm lugs.
HokaHoka Speedgoat 7The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Hoka Speedgoat 7: specs and races
SalomonSalomon Speedcross 6Salomon's most versatile trail shoe, ideal for technical terrain and mud. Exceptional grip with Contagrip sole and EnergyCell+ cushioning.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Salomon Speedcross 6: specs and racesSpec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Hoka Speedgoat 7 | Salomon Speedcross 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (per shoe) | 275 g | 298 g |
| Drop | 4 mm | 10 mm |
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 32 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 33 mm | 22 mm |
| Lug depth | 4.5 mm | 5.8 mm |
| Fit | Narrow | – |
| Stable platform | ✓ | – |
| Waterproof | – | – |
| Carbon plate | – | – |
| Terrain | mixed, technical, mud | mud |
Brand-stated specs or values measured by independent sources. Green marks the better value when one is clearly better.
Which races does each one suit? Checked against 249 races
For each race we look at the terrain, the distance and the average rainfall around race day in recent years, and see which shoe fits best.
Hoka Speedgoat 7: better pick in 156 of 249
Tied in 93
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| Race | What it needs | Hoka Speedgoat 7 | Salomon Speedcross 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid de La Réunion180 km | Ultra: cushioning | Built for it | Copes |
| L'Infernal Trail des Vosges205 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Built for it |
| La Pretoriana50 km | Mixed trail | Built for it | Copes |
| Mañaritik Atxetara43 km | Rock and technical ground | Built for it | Copes |
| Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail185 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Built for it |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Built for it |
| Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs176 km | Ultra: cushioning | Built for it | Copes |
| UTMB Mont-Blanc174 km | Ultra: cushioning | Built for it | Copes |
Criteria: mud when it often rains around race day on soft ground; rock for skyrunning and vertical kilometres; ultra from 50 km; mixed otherwise.
Analysis: where they really differ
These are the two most searched trail shoes and they solve different problems. The Speedcross 6 is a mud specialist: 5.8 mm lugs and a 10 mm drop. The Speedgoat 7 is an ultra all-rounder: 33 mm of foam under the forefoot (11 mm more than the Speedcross), a 4 mm drop and 23 g less per shoe.
Choose the Hoka Speedgoat 7 if…
- You are training for an ultra or races over 40 km and want fresh legs at the end.
- You run mixed and technical terrain, not just mud.
- You like a low drop (4 mm) and a snug fit.
Choose the Salomon Speedcross 6 if…
- Your races are mud, wet grass or soft slopes.
- You want maximum grip: 5.8 mm lugs.
- You come from high-drop shoes (10 mm) and do not want to change your stride.