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  2. Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs LOWA Fortux

Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs LOWA Fortux

Hoka Speedgoat 7

Hoka Speedgoat 7

€159.95
LOWA Fortux

LOWA Fortux

€161

Quick verdict

Hoka Speedgoat 7

€159.95

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (97 vs 88)
  • More cushioning (38 vs 32.5 mm heel stack)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4.5 mm)

LOWA Fortux

€161

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $4 less
  • A lighter option (12 g less)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

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

Hoka Speedgoat 7· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

LOWA Fortux· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    38 mmTop 23%
    33 mm
  • Lightness

    272 gTop 28%
    260 gTop 16%
  • Grip

    5 mmTop 13%
    4.5 mmTop 25%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $165
    $161

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs LOWA Fortux

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Hoka Speedgoat 7€159.95LOWA Fortux€161

Essentials

€159.95
€161
2025
2023
272 g
260 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical and mixed trail terrain
Technical trails and long-distance off-road routes
Trail running, technical terrain, ultramarathon distances
Long-distance trail running and ultra-trail events

Cushioning

5 mm
6 mm
38 mm
32.5 mm
33 mm
26.5 mm
Supercritical EVA foam with MetaRocker geometry and Active Foot Frame for a responsive, stable ride
LOWA® DYNAEVA® high-rebound EVA
Plush yet responsive cushioning with a rockered ride
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Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip with updated Traction Lug geometry and 5 mm lugs
LOWA® TRAC® Ultra outsole for reliable traction
Gaiter-compatible design to keep out debris, reflective details
—
Vibram® Megagrip Traction Lugs for grip on wet and dry technical terrain
—

Upper & fit

Lightweight recycled RPET woven textile with stretchy Dynamic Vamp for a more adaptable toe box
—
Lay-flat tongue with dual gussets, refined heel collar and secure midfoot wrap
—
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On the terrain

How Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs LOWA Fortux 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 groundAverage
Hoka Speedgoat 768
LOWA Fortux61

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Hoka Speedgoat 774
  • Cushioning36/40
  • Lightness21/35
  • Smooth roll17/25
LOWA Fortux71
  • Cushioning26/40
  • Lightness24/35
  • Smooth roll21/25

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs LOWA Fortux?

For value comparison: The Hoka Speedgoat 7 ($165) provides premium features compared to the LOWA Fortux ($161). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Hoka Speedgoat 7 or the LOWA Fortux?

The Hoka Speedgoat 7 is newer: it came out in 2025, and the LOWA Fortux in 2023.

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$165Score 65−32
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3Craft Endurance Trail
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