Head-to-Head
Lone Peak 9vsSpeedgoat 7
The Lone Peak 9 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Lone Peak 9 retails for $140 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $25 difference. The Speedgoat 7 is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Lone Peak 9. In our ratings, the Lone Peak 9 edges out the Speedgoat 7 — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 25 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
