Hoka Speedgoat 6 vs Salomon Quest 4 GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Max-cushioned trail running shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole and wide toe box for technical terrain. Per shoe, men's size 9.
Full details →Full-support Gore-Tex hiking boot for multi-day backpacking. Sensifit lacing system, Contagrip MA rubber outsole, and EnergyCell midsole.
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Hoka Speedgoat 6 vs Salomon Quest 4 GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Speedgoat 6 wins — at 278 g it is 377 g (58%) lighter than the Salomon Quest 4 GTX (655 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.