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Hoka Speedgoat 5 vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Merrell SpeedArc Matis is the lighter option — 445 g lighter than the Hoka Speedgoat 5 (72% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hoka Speedgoat 5 Merrell SpeedArc Matis
Weight 620 g · 0.620 kg · 1.37 lb 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Hoka Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Speedgoat 5
620 g

Max-cushion trail shoe popular with thru-hikers.

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g

Lightweight hiking shoe at 12.34oz per pair. Cushioned midsole for trail comfort.

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Hoka Speedgoat 5 vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell SpeedArc Matis wins — at 175 g it is 445 g (72%) lighter than the Hoka Speedgoat 5 (620 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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