Hoka Speedgoat 6 vs Kahtoola NANOspikes

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

Hoka Speedgoat 6 is the lighter option — 6 g lighter than the Kahtoola NANOspikes (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Hoka Speedgoat 6	Kahtoola NANOspikes
Weight	278 g · 0.278 kg · 0.61 lb	284 g · 0.284 kg · 0.63 lb
Brand	Hoka	Kahtoola
Category	Footwear	Footwear

Hoka Speedgoat 6

278 g

Max-cushioned trail running shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole and wide toe box for technical terrain. Per shoe, men's size 9.

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Kahtoola NANOspikes

284 g

Lightweight traction device for light snow and ice.

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Hoka Speedgoat 6 vs Kahtoola NANOspikes: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Speedgoat 6 wins — at 278 g it is 6 g (2%) lighter than the Kahtoola NANOspikes (284 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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