Hoka Speedgoat 7 (Men's) vs Salomon Genesis
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.
Check price Full details →Lightweight trail running shoe (per shoe, men's US9) with Active Chassis stability and a grippy All Terrain Contagrip outsole.
Check price Full details →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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.