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Choose the Speedgoat 7 if you want maximum grip and agility in mud and on technical trails, and a GORE-TEX version. Try half a size up.
Choose the ACG Zegama Trail if you want a stable, roomy, comfortable shoe for ultras and long days on mixed ground.
The Speedgoat 7 is 25 g lighter than the ACG Zegama Trail. It costs £5 more at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Speedgoat 7HOKA | ACG Zegama TrailNike |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 91/100 (2 reviews) | 91/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Trail | Trail |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 281 g | 306 g |
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 38 mm |
| Drop | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Balanced |
| Bounce | Lively | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Inherently stable |
| Fit | Runs small | True to size |
| Widths | standard | standard |
| Waterproof version | HOKA Speedgoat 7 GTX | No |
| UK RRP | £160 | £155 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Speedgoat 7
- Excellent lockdown on technical, off-camber ground
- Livelier, bouncier foam than the Speedgoat 6
- Vibram Megagrip that sticks in wet and mud
- Upper feels rugged and a bit scratchy
- Runs smaller than earlier Speedgoats
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
ACG Zegama Trail
- Very stable and sure-footed on descents and uneven ground
- Excellent grip on wet, dry and paved surfaces
- Comfortable for long days, with a roomy toe box
- Heavy compared with most trail shoes
- Laces need cranking tight to get proper support
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
HOKA Speedgoat 7: A new supercritical foam that feels livelier and less spongy than the Speedgoat 6, with a firmer midfoot and heel hold and a slightly refined rocker.
Nike ACG Zegama Trail: Adds 2 mm of stack, more ZoomX with a Cushlon 3.0 layer, a noticeably wider platform and toe box, a new Megagrip lug pattern and a snugger collar, at the cost of roughly 18 g.
Prices for the Speedgoat 7 Prices for the ACG Zegama Trail
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