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Guide 19vsSpeedgoat 7
The Guide 19 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Guide 19 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 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. Both score 8.5/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
