Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
High-cushion trail running shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole. 4mm heel-to-toe drop and wide toe box. Weight per shoe in US size 9. Excellent for long miles.
Full details →Lightweight waterproof hiking boot with GORE-TEX. 346g per shoe, one of the lightest waterproof mid-cuts. Ideal for fastpacking and day hiking
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Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) wins — at 257 g it is 89 g (26%) lighter than the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) (346 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.