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Brooks Caldera 8 vs Hoka Speedgoat 6
Same lab, same catalog, same PR Run editorial rules. Verdicts per category. Not sure which? Take the 60-second Shoe Finder.

Brooks Caldera 8

Hoka Speedgoat 6
| Spec | Brooks Caldera 8 | Hoka Speedgoat 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Drop | 8.8 mm | 5 mm |
| Heel stack | 36.7 mm | 32 mm |
| Weight | 309 g | 278 g |
| Lug depth | 3.6 mm | 5 mm |
| Plate | No | No |
| Lab traction | - | - |
| Toebox width | - mm | - mm |
| Price | - | - |
Category verdicts
- Cushion. Brooks Caldera 8 wins on stack (36.7 mm vs 32 mm) for anything past 50K.
- Weight. Hoka Speedgoat 6 is lighter (278 g vs 309 g).