Reddit · r/trailrunning · Apr 25, 2026 · summarized
PositiveSized up half a size, a runner took the Speedgoat 7 straight out of the box on a 38 km hilly run without pinching or hot spots.
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TrailRanked #10 in Trail shoes
Roomy and comfortable for long, hilly runs; the upper fails early, with holes and split stitching.
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Reddit · r/trailrunning · Apr 25, 2026 · summarized
PositiveSized up half a size, a runner took the Speedgoat 7 straight out of the box on a 38 km hilly run without pinching or hot spots.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Apr 16, 2026 · summarized
PositiveA runner finished a 50K in the Speedgoat 7 with feet feeling great and no blisters.
Blog · Rando-Trail – Nicolas Goullet de Rugy · summarized
PositiveOne shoe for everything on trail, from forest runs to long outings and mountain weeks, and recommended without hesitation. In very good shape after 400 km. Cons: a very narrow forefoot (get the Wide), not for flat speed, and the thick sole reduces ground feel.
Most runners find the HOKA Speedgoat 7 comfortable, with a roomy fit that works for long, hilly runs, and a few say it feels stable and has held up for hundreds of kilometres. The main complaint is the upper failing early, with holes, ripped toe overlays and split stitching.
Of the 27 reviews with a clear verdict, 67% are positive, 11% mixed and 22% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is wears out fast.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (6 reviews), narrow fit (2 reviews) and blisters (1 review). For example: A runner's Speedgoat 7 developed a hole in the upper before 100 km, worse than their SG4, 5 and 6.
We collected and summarized 27 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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