Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Hoka Speedgoat 6 — Vibram grip and a tall cushioned stack — road comfort translated to dirt.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 442 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Hoka Challenger Low GTX | Hoka Challenger 8 Low GTX | Nike Wildhorse 10 | Salomon Sense Ride 6 | Salomon Sense Ride 5 | Hoka Challenger 8 | Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 296 g / 10.4 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz |
| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 5 mm | 4 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 33 mm | 36 mm | 35 mm | 34 mm | 35 mm | 36 mm | 32 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | Rock | Rock | Rock | — | Rock |
| Intended pace | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:00–12:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Trail, Daily | Trail, Daily | Trail, Long run | Trail, Daily | Trail, Daily, Long run | Trail, Daily | Trail |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $150 | $170 | $140 | $140 | $140 | $145 | $170 |
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