Head-to-Head
Torin 8vsSpeedgoat 7
The Torin 8 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Torin 8 retails for $150 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $15 difference. The Speedgoat 7 is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Torin 8. In our ratings, the Torin 8 edges out the Speedgoat 7 — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 30 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
