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Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) vs Salomon Genesis

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

Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) is the lighter option — 19 g lighter than the Salomon Genesis (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) Salomon Genesis
Weight 257 g · 0.257 kg · 0.57 lb 276 g · 0.276 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand Hoka Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's)
257 g

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.

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Salomon Genesis
276 g

Lightweight trail running shoe (per shoe, men's US9) with Active Chassis stability and a grippy All Terrain Contagrip outsole.

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Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) vs Salomon Genesis: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) wins — at 257 g it is 19 g (7%) lighter than the Salomon Genesis (276 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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