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HOKA Speedgoat 7 vs Norda 005

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

Norda 005 is the lighter option — 324 g lighter than the HOKA Speedgoat 7 (59% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec HOKA Speedgoat 7 Norda 005
Weight 550 g · 0.550 kg · 1.21 lb 226 g · 0.226 kg · 0.50 lb
Brand HOKA Norda
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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Norda 005
226 g

Bio-based Dyneema upper trail shoe with Vibram Litebase outsole; eco-conscious construction and exceptional speed-to-weight ratio (per shoe, US men's 9).

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HOKA Speedgoat 7 vs Norda 005: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 324 g (59%) lighter than the HOKA Speedgoat 7 (550 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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