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HOKA Speedgoat 7 vs Salomon S/lab Genesis 2

HOKA

Speedgoat 7

  • Weight 275 g
  • Drop 5 mm
  • Stack 40 mm

USD 165

Salomon

S/lab Genesis 2

  • Weight 272 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 31 mm

£200

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • HOKA Speedgoat 7 has 9 mm more heel stack
  • HOKA Speedgoat 7 is USD 35 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • HOKA Speedgoat 7
  • Salomon S/lab Genesis 2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Speedgoat 7 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Speedgoat 7 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Speedgoat 7 — Stability: 5/5
  • Speedgoat 7 — Durability: 4/5
  • Speedgoat 7 — Grip: 5/5
  • Speedgoat 7 — Versatility: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Stability: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Grip: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Versatility: 5/5
CriterionHOKA Speedgoat 7Salomon S/lab Genesis 2
Price
Catalogue price USD 165 £200
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 275 g 272 g
Drop 5 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 40 mm 31 mm
Forefoot stack 35 mm 25 mm
Midsole foam Super Critical foam EVA optiFOAM² + optiFOAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.00 out of 5 3.91 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Not specified
Uses Trail running, Long runs Trail running, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

HOKA Speedgoat 7

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 165

Salomon S/lab Genesis 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail price£200

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to Salomon S/lab Genesis 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Salomon Ultra Glide 4, side view

    Salomon

    Ultra Glide 4

    • Weight 285 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 41 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to Salomon S/lab Genesis 2: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Salomon S/lab Genesis 2: same terrain, same category, same role

  • Kiprun

    Kipsummit Max

    • Weight 268 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 38.5 mm

    EUR 139.99

    • Close to Salomon S/lab Genesis 2: same terrain, same category, same role