Tread specs
| Brand | Gozney |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 932°F |
| Max pizza size | 12 inches |
| Fuel | Gas (propane) |
| Weight | 29.7 lb |
| Preheat time | ~25 minutes |
| Price tier | $ Budget (under $750). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Preheat: Gozney claims as little as 15 min; Serious Eats 25-30 min; Wired first fire 35 min in cold.
- Stand, bag and other accessories sold separately.
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and may change between production runs. Confirm on the retailer page before buying.
The Gozney Tread is a compact gas pizza oven with a 12-inch cooking space and a rolling side flame. Wired gave it 8 out of 10 and called it a close-to-perfect backyard oven, though not as portable as the marketing claims. Serious Eats called it a great portable pizza oven. Gozney’s US page listed it at $499.99 on 2026-10-12. Check today’s price.
Who the Tread is for (and who should skip it)
It suits people with limited backyard space who want a small, well-finished gas oven that can go to a friend’s house or a tailgate. Wired says that if you are short on space and really love pizza, it is an indulgently worthwhile investment, with the caveat that you need to budget for accessories.
Skip it if:
- You want big pizzas. Wired calls the 12-inch capacity meager next to larger ovens, and Serious Eats says it suits smaller pies.
- You want the lightest oven. Wired points out the Ooni Koda 12 weighs 20.4 lb against the Tread’s 29.7 lb. Serious Eats gives a Koda 12 weight of 29 lb, so check which version you are comparing.
- You want accessories included. Wired calls them expensive, with the Venture stand at $249 and the Venture bag at $99.
Heat and cooking performance
Serious Eats measured about 980°F at the stone after about 30 minutes, and 962°F after 25 minutes in a heating test. That reviewer said the small size is likely why it heats so fast, and that the heat needs managing to avoid charring pepperoni and crusts. Wired’s first fire took 35 minutes on a cold day and later uses were quicker, though the advertised 15 minutes still felt optimistic. Wired found the single layer of insulation holds heat less well than the double-layer Gozney Arc.
Portability and stand
Wired found the Tread compact at 16.5 x 19.1 x 12.6 inches with two large handles, but noted the real-world gear adds up. Serious Eats packed it in a small hatchback. Both liked the Venture stand, though Wired says removing the oven safely takes two people.
Price
Gozney US: $499.99 (2026-10-12). Check today’s price.
How the Tread compares
For a similar-priced Gozney with a bigger deck see the Roccbox. For a bigger gas oven see the Gozney Arc. For a 16-inch gas oven see the Ooni Koda 16.
Bottom line
A handsome, fast-heating small oven that Wired and Serious Eats both liked, with a small deck, a high accessory bill and a looser definition of portable than the marketing suggests. Check today’s price.
Check the Gozney Tread price on Amazon
