On Cloudultra 3 vs HOKA Speedgoat 7

Cloudultra 3 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, secure trail shoe for running and hiking? Get the Cloudultra 3.

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

Get the Cloudultra 3 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot

Get the Speedgoat 7 if

• You want a little more give underfoot
• You want more foam underfoot (6mm more at the heel)
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You need a wide width

On the run

Cloudultra 3: The stable, secure trail all-rounder. Stable and predictable on gravel, easy trails and hikes, with firm foam and limited bounce.

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

Cloudultra 3. Runs slightly long, so you may want a half size down. A secure, tight fit.

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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