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HOKA Speedgoat 7 vs La Sportiva Bushido II

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

HOKA Speedgoat 7 is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido II (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec HOKA Speedgoat 7 La Sportiva Bushido II
Weight 550 g · 0.550 kg · 1.21 lb 570 g · 0.570 kg · 1.26 lb
Brand HOKA La Sportiva
Category Footwear Footwear
HOKA Speedgoat 7
550 g

High-cushion trail runner with Vibram Megagrip outsole. Weight per pair (men's US size 9). Ideal for long-distance hiking and fastpacking.

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La Sportiva Bushido II
570 g

Aggressive trail running shoe for technical terrain.

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HOKA Speedgoat 7 vs La Sportiva Bushido II: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the HOKA Speedgoat 7 wins — at 550 g it is 20 g (4%) lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido II (570 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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