Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe vs Salomon Sense Ride 5
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.
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Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe vs Salomon Sense Ride 5: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Speedgoat 7 Trail Running Shoe wins — at 257 g it is 363 g (59%) lighter than the Salomon Sense Ride 5 (620 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.