Brooks Cascadia 20 vs HOKA Speedgoat 7

Cascadia 20 or Speedgoat 7? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want a stable, protective trail shoe with great grip? Get the Cascadia 20.

Want cushion and grip for any trail? Get the Speedgoat 7.

Get the Cascadia 20 if

You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
You’d rather spend $25 less

Get the Speedgoat 7 if

It’s mostly for easy days
You like a less rigid forefoot
You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.1 oz

On the run

Cascadia 20: The stable trail workhorse, now with Vibram. Stable and dependable, now with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and more cushion than earlier Cascadias. On the firm side, and still a heavy trail shoe.

Speedgoat 7: The trail all-rounder. Plenty of cushion for downhills and a slightly livelier new foam. It stays stable on technical ground, and the Vibram Megagrip outsole sticks to almost anything.

Specs side by side

	Cascadia 20	Speedgoat 7
Price	$140	$165 (was $180)
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	38 / 32mm*	38 / 33mm*
Drop	6mm	5mm
Weight, men’s	10.8 oz	9.7 oz
Weight, women’s	9.7 oz	8.3 oz
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard, Wide	Standard, Wide
Built for	Trails, Walking & all-day wear, Long runs	Trails, Long runs, Easy days
Expected life	350–450 miles	400–500 miles

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Cascadia 20. True to size with a secure, snug fit that may not suit wide feet. Wide available.

Speedgoat 7. Runs about a half size short, so most runners go up a half. Narrower than most HOKA trail shoes, and the toebox can press the big toe on long descents. Wide available.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.