Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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.
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 Trail Running Shoe vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe 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.