Hoka Speedgoat 7 | Full Review

Taylor gives his thoughts on the update to one of most influential trail running shoes. The HOKA Speedgoat 7 gets a brand new midsole foam and tweaks everywhere else. Is it enough to reclaim its spot as one of the best all-around trail shoes? ENTER THE SPEEDGOAT 7 VERT CHALLENGE! https://strava.app.link/hoka-speedgoat-7-vert-challenge HOKA Speedgoat 7 Vert Challenge Coinciding with the launch, HOKA is inviting trail runners around the world to explore new terrain and push their limits with the HOKA Speedgoat 7 Vert Challenge. Beginning April 9, 2026, participants will aim to achieve 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) of vertical gain in 30 days. Runners can participate in the challenge via Strava. Runners will have until May 9 to complete the required 7,000 feet of gain. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a digital completion badge, in addition to being entered to win the grand prize, which includes: - One year of HOKA footwear - Full HOKA Trail Apparel Kit - Entry to a UTMB World Series Race (excluding UTMB Mont Blanc) ENTER HERE: https://strava.app.link/hoka-speedgoat-7-vert-challenge Believe in the Run does make a small commission from any affiliate links, so if you pick up one of the shoes, please use the shop links below to help us out! Shop Believe in the Run apparel ➡ https://shop.believeintherun.com Read the review ➡ Subscribe to The Drop weekly email💧 ➡ http://bit.ly/THEDROP Listen to The Drop weekly podcast, wherever you get your podcasts, or here ➡