Salomon
HOKAWhich should you buy?
Choose the Speedcross 6 if most of your running is in deep mud, snow or on steep, soft ground.
Choose the Speedgoat 7 if your trails mix rock, hardpack and mud and you want comfort over long distances.
The Speedcross 6 is 17 g heavier than the Speedgoat 7. It has 5 mm less foam under the heel. Its drop is 10 mm against 4 mm. It costs £20 less at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Speedcross 6Salomon | Speedgoat 7HOKA |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 87/100 (2 reviews) | 91/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Trail | Trail |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 298 g | 281 g |
| Heel stack | 32 mm | 37 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 4 mm |
| Cushioning | Firm-ish | Soft |
| Bounce | Calm | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | Runs small |
| Widths | standard, wide | standard |
| Waterproof version | Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX | HOKA Speedgoat 7 GTX |
| UK RRP | £140 | £160 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Speedcross 6
- Outstanding grip in mud, snow and on wet roots
- Durable upper and midsole that last hundreds of miles
- Secure Quicklace lockdown for steep, twisty descents
- Very firm, high-drop ride that feels harsh on hard ground
- Upper breathes poorly
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
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.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
Salomon Speedcross 6: Drops under 300 g for the first time, with a lighter, faster-drying and more breathable upper, a roomier toebox and improved grip on mud, wet rock and roots.
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.
Prices for the Speedcross 6 Prices for the Speedgoat 7
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