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Mach 7vsSpeedgoat 7
The Mach 7 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 7 retails for $145 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $20 difference. The Mach 7 is the lighter shoe at 8.3 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Speedgoat 7. In our ratings, the Speedgoat 7 edges out the Mach 7 — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 8.3 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
