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Hoka’s Legendary Trail Runner Returns to Top Form Thanks to Super-Shoe Tech

The seventh-generation Speedgoat lives up to its name with the kind of midsole usually reserved for super shoes.

White and black Hoka running shoe with Vibram sole and silver heel tab against a green gradient background.Hoka
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By Jack Seemer

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You asked, Hoka answered.

As expected, the brand will use 2026 as an opportunity to revisit its legendary Speedgoat franchise that debuted more than a decade ago.

Fortunately, it appears to have fixed the chief issue with the last update: a midsole that arrived firmer than most runners have come to expect from a shoe with Hoka emblazoned across the upper.

Beige Hoka Speedgoat 7 trail running shoe with orange Vibram sole and black logo on the side.
The Speedgoat 7 is the first shoe in Hoka’s legendary franchise to feature a supercritical midsole.
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That’s because the all-new Speedgoat 7 utilizes a supercritical midsole infused with gas to create tiny bubbles, as found in today’s breed of top super shoes.

The result? A lighter, softer, more responsive shoe than its predecessor, with the addition of a new heel collar and gaiter integration for improved comfort on the trail.

Black and white Hoka Speedgoat trail running shoe with Vibram sole and large logo on the side.
Infused with gas during production, the midsole features tiny bubbles of air,
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Light green running shoe with thick sole and red-brown outsole, featuring a red pull tab at the heel.
Supercritical midsoles are lighter, softer and more responsive than traditional ones.
Hoka

Of course, the previous Speedgoat had plenty of redeeming qualities, the best of which make the jump into the upcoming model.

The Speedgoat 7 features a lightweight, highly breathable upper and Vibram Megagrip outsole equipped with 5mm lugs for tackling demanding terrain.

Pair of black and white athletic shoes shown from the back with black soles and a logo on the heel tab.
The Speedgoat 7 also features an updated heel collar.
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Pair of neon green Hoka Speedgoat 4 running shoes viewed from above on a white background.
The lightweight upper arrives with TPU overlays for zonal protection.
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Availability and pricing

Hoka has yet to announce a release date for the Speedgoat 7, however, the shoe is already live on the brand’s “Coming Soon” page.

It comes in a handful of colorways at launch and costs $165 — a $10 increase from the Speedgoat 6.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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