Craft Xplor Pro vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

Craft Xplor Pro

$169.95

Hoka Speedgoat 7

€159.95

Quick verdict

Craft Xplor Pro

$169.95

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 76)
To spend $4.95 less
A lighter option (53 g less)

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…).

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Craft Xplor Pro· leads in 1

Cushioning

Hoka Speedgoat 7· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
39 mmTop 17%
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
325 g
272 gTop 28%
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
5 mm
Affordability
$170
$165

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Craft Xplor Pro vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$169.95

€159.95

2025

325 g

272 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

Trail Running Shoe

roads, gravel and hilly trails

Technical and mixed trail terrain

Road-to-trail ultras, gravel runs and hilly races

Trail running, technical terrain, ultramarathon distances

Cushioning

6 mm

5 mm

38.5 mm

38 mm

32.5 mm

33 mm

Softer Px Foam™ ETPU midsole

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

Soft, bouncy cushioning for long distances

Plush yet responsive cushioning with a rockered ride

Grip & protection

Vittoria outsole inspired by the Terreno gravel tyre with Sidewall Grip Tech

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

TPU-reinforced woven upper

Gaiter-compatible design to keep out debris, reflective details

Fish-scale lug edges and progressive siping for mixed surfaces

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

Upper & fit

Lightweight woven mesh reinforced with TPU yarns

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

Removable sockliner

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Craft Endurance Fit® with narrow heel cup, midfoot lock-in and roomy forefoot

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

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On the terrain

How Craft Xplor Pro 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
Craft Xplor Pro							49
Hoka Speedgoat 7							68

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Craft Xplor Pro69

Cushioning37/40
Lightness7/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Hoka Speedgoat 774

Cushioning36/40
Lightness21/35
Smooth roll17/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Video Reviews

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Craft Xplor Pro

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Which offers better value: Craft Xplor Pro vs Hoka Speedgoat 7?

For value comparison: The Craft Xplor Pro ($169.95) 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 Craft Xplor Pro or the Hoka Speedgoat 7?

Both came out in 2025.

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Craft Endurance Trail

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$169.95Score 82+6

Better than Craft Xplor Pro at:

A higher overall score (82 vs 76)
A lighter option (40 g less)

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The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

The North Face

$170+$0.05Score 91+15

Better than Craft Xplor Pro at:

A higher overall score (91 vs 76)
A lighter option (47 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 38.5 mm heel stack)

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NNormal Tomir 2

NNormal

$170+$0.05Score 90+14

Better than Craft Xplor Pro at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 76)
A lighter option (61 g less)

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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

Craft Xplor Pro· leads in 1

Cushioning

Hoka Speedgoat 7· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
39 mmTop 17%
38 mmTop 23%
Lightness
325 g
272 gTop 28%
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
5 mm
Affordability
$170
$165

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

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Craft Xplor Pro vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

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