Head-to-Head
Cascadia ElitevsSpeedgoat 7
The Cascadia Elite is a race shoe while the Speedgoat 7 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cascadia Elite retails for $275 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $110 difference. The Speedgoat 7 is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Cascadia Elite. In our ratings, the Cascadia Elite edges out the Speedgoat 7 — 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
