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Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) vs Norda 005

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

Norda 005 is the lighter option — 31 g lighter than the Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) (12% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) Norda 005
Weight 257 g · 0.257 kg · 0.57 lb 226 g · 0.226 kg · 0.50 lb
Brand Hoka Norda
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe)
257 g

Versatile trail running shoe with VIBRAM Megagrip outsole, max cushioning, and balanced traction for diverse terrain. Weight per shoe.

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Norda 005
226 g

Bio-based Dyneema upper trail shoe with Vibram Litebase outsole; eco-conscious construction and exceptional speed-to-weight ratio (per shoe, US men's 9).

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Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) vs Norda 005: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 31 g (12%) lighter than the Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) (257 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.

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