Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 vs HOKA Speedgoat 7

Xodus Ultra 4 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 bouncy cushion and Vibram grip for long trail days? Get the Xodus Ultra 4.

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

Get the Xodus Ultra 4 if

You want more bounce and energy back

Get the Speedgoat 7 if

You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.2 oz
You need a wide width

These two are close. Fit will decide it, so try both on.

On the run

Xodus Ultra 4: Bouncy, protective trail miles. Very bouncy PWRRUN PB foam on a stable platform, now with a Vibram outsole that unlocks its potential. It’s getting heavy.

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

	Xodus Ultra 4	Speedgoat 7
Price	$170	$165 (was $180)
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	36 / 30mm	38 / 33mm*
Drop	6mm	5mm
Weight, men’s	10.9 oz	9.7 oz
Weight, women’s	9.9 oz	8.3 oz
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard	Standard, Wide
Built for	Trails, Long runs, Easy days	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

Xodus Ultra 4. Runs slightly short, so consider a half size up. The toebox is tapered.

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.