Merrell Agility Peak 6 vs HOKA Speedgoat 7

Agility Peak 6 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 grip and security for technical trails? Get the Agility Peak 6.

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

Get the Agility Peak 6 if

• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (8mm vs 5mm)

Get the Speedgoat 7 if

• You want more bounce and energy back
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You prefer a lower drop (5mm vs 8mm)

On the run

Agility Peak 6: The grippy technical-trail shoe. Dependable on technical terrain with an excellent Vibram Megagrip outsole with Traction Lugs, and more flexible than before. The FloatPro foam has little energy return and low shock absorption.

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

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

Agility Peak 6. True to size with a secure fit, but the toebox is narrow. 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.

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