Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

€149.95

Hoka Speedgoat 7

€159.95

Quick verdict

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

€149.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Hoka Speedgoat 7

€159.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (97 vs 65)
A lighter option (22 g less)
More cushioning (38 vs 32 mm heel stack)
Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3.5 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus· leads in none

Hoka Speedgoat 7· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
294 g
272 gTop 28%
Grip
3.5 mm
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
5 mm
Affordability
$165
$165

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

€149.95

€159.95

February 2026

2025

294 g

272 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

All-terrain trails and mixed surfaces

Technical and mixed trail terrain

Trail running, hiking and mixed surface adventure runs

Trail running, technical terrain, ultramarathon distances

Cushioning

4 mm

5 mm

32 mm

38 mm

28 mm

33 mm

Altra EGO™ P35 foam

Supercritical EVA foam with MetaRocker geometry and Active Foot Frame for a responsive, stable ride

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Plush yet responsive cushioning with a rockered ride

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lugs and integrated toe bumper

Vibram® Megagrip with updated Traction Lug geometry and 5 mm lugs

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Gaiter-compatible design to keep out debris, reflective details

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Vibram® Megagrip Traction Lugs for grip on wet and dry technical terrain

Upper & fit

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Lightweight recycled RPET woven textile with stretchy Dynamic Vamp for a more adaptable toe box

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Lay-flat tongue with dual gussets, refined heel collar and secure midfoot wrap

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On the terrain

How Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Hoka Speedgoat 7 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus							52
Hoka Speedgoat 7							68

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus65

Cushioning25/40
Lightness15/35
Smooth roll25/25

Hoka Speedgoat 774

Cushioning36/40
Lightness21/35
Smooth roll17/25

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Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

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Which offers better value: Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Hoka Speedgoat 7?

For value comparison: The Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus ($165) provides premium features compared to the Hoka Speedgoat 7 ($165). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus or the Hoka Speedgoat 7?

The Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus is newer: it came out in February 2026, and the Hoka Speedgoat 7 in 2025.

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Merrell Agility Peak 6

Merrell

$165Score 95+30

Better than Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus at:

A higher overall score (95 vs 65)
A lighter option (16 g less)
More cushioning (38 vs 32 mm heel stack)

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LOWA Fortux

LOWA

$161−$4Score 88+23

Better than Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus at:

A higher overall score (88 vs 65)
To spend $4 less
A lighter option (34 g less)

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Craft Endurance Trail

Craft

$169.95+$4.95Score 82+17

Better than Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus at:

A higher overall score (82 vs 65)
A lighter option (9 g less)
More cushioning (36 vs 32 mm heel stack)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus· leads in none

Hoka Speedgoat 7· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
294 g
272 gTop 28%
Grip
3.5 mm
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
5 mm
Affordability
$165
$165

Pick a ground

Average

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

Hoka Speedgoat 7

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

Hoka Speedgoat 7

Quick verdict

Spec profile