{"product_id":"hoka-speedgoat7-black-stellar-grey","title":"Hoka Speedgoat 7 Men's Trail Running Shoes","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHoka Speedgoat 7 Men's Trail Running Shoes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Speedgoat has long been Hoka's flagship trail shoe, and version 7 returns to what made it a favourite — a new supercritical EVA midsole, a redesigned upper with better lockdown, and Vibram Megagrip traction with an updated lug pattern. It's the lightest Speedgoat yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximalist Trail Running Shoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrail, rocky and technical terrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~257–275g (Men's, independent testing and brand claim)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~37mm heel \/ ~28–32mm forefoot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidsole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupercritical EVA foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedesigned woven textile with TPU overlays, gaiter integration loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutsole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibram Megagrip with Traction Lug technology, 4.5–5mm lugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard and Wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective, stable, maximally cushioned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnical trail, ultra-distance, rocky and mixed terrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium trail trainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Speedgoat name has been synonymous with Hoka's trail running identity since its inception — a shoe built to handle any distance over any kind of terrain, and long a favourite on the start lines of major ultra races. Version 6 drifted from that formula with a looser upper and firmer midsole, drawing criticism from long-time Speedgoat runners. Version 7 is a deliberate return to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest change is the long-awaited move to Hoka's supercritical EVA foam, giving the midsole a livelier, more responsive feel than the firmer compound used previously, while retaining the tall stack that defines the model's protective character. The upper has been redesigned with a durable woven textile and TPU overlays at high-wear areas, addressing durability and lockdown complaints from the Speedgoat 6, along with a toe bumper for rock protection and a gaiter integration loop at the heel. The Vibram Megagrip outsole compound is unchanged — still excellent — but the lug pattern has been updated with Traction Lug technology, small textured dots around each lug that add surface area and grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho benefits? Trail runners tackling technical, rocky terrain over long distances who want maximum underfoot protection combined with dependable traction. It's also Hoka's lightest Speedgoat to date, making it a more versatile option for faster efforts than previous versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupercritical EVA Foam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoka's premium midsole foam, infused with supercritical CO2 or nitrogen for a lighter, more energetic cell structure than standard EVA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The infusion process creates a foam that absorbs impact effectively while returning more energy than traditional compression-moulded EVA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the Speedgoat 7's biggest midsole upgrade — reviewers note it feels noticeably bouncier and more alive than the Speedgoat 6's firmer foam, while still delivering excellent protection on rocky descents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners tackling long, technical trail distances who need both protection and energy return over many hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVibram Megagrip with Traction Lug Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoka's long-standing outsole partnership with Vibram, now featuring an updated lug pattern with small textured dots around each lug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4.5–5mm lugs bite into loose and technical terrain, with forward-facing lugs at the front for climbing and rear-facing lugs at the back for descending grip. The added texture increases surface contact area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibram Megagrip is widely regarded as one of the best trail compounds available, delivering strong traction across dry rock, wet rock, and mixed surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners on technical, rocky mountain trails who need dependable grip in variable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRide Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly protective, thanks to the tall stack and dense supercritical foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable and confident across rocky, uneven terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToe Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e More responsive than the Speedgoat 6, thanks to the supercritical foam upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clear improvement over previous versions, though still secondary to protection as the shoe's core focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfort:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent over long distances, with the redesigned upper improving lockdown on technical terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confidence-inspiring across a wide range of trail types, thanks to the wide platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited, given the tall stack — some reviewers note it can feel slightly disconnected on very technical terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCadence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to sustained, moderate-to-long efforts rather than fast, technical scrambling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFit \u0026amp; 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