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Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX

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

Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe is the lighter option — 173 g lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX
Weight 257 g · 0.257 kg · 0.57 lb 430 g · 0.430 kg · 0.95 lb
Brand Hoka La Sportiva
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe
257 g

High-cushion trail runner with Vibram Megagrip outsole for superior traction. 4mm lug depth handles technical terrain; weight per shoe in men's US 9.

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX
430 g

Fast-and-light waterproof Gore-Tex mid hiking boot with FriXion outsole grip, weight per single shoe.

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Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe wins — at 257 g it is 173 g (40%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX (430 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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