Hoka - Speedgoat 2
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"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"They last absolutely forever (I know 1980s models still in daily use)"
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"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"Even after mountain backpacking a dozen miles over very steep rocky trails my toes are never sore or cramped feeling."
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"I was quite impressed with its comfort and trail capabilities, and truly believed I had found an excellent shoe for my long runs and hikes. ... the New Balance Hierro v9 remains my top choice for comprehensive trail running. Its superior comfort and, crucially, its consistently reliable grip in varied and challenging conditions make it a more dependable partner on the trails I typically encounter. ... I feel more secure in the Hierro, and that confidence is key. In fact I will be using it for my upcoming races and that says it all."
"The Vibram Megagrip outsole on the Hierro v9 is simply outstanding. Its 4.5mm lugs provide excellent, reliable traction across various surfaces, from dry dirt to slick roots and muddy patches. I've always felt incredibly secure, and it consistently inspires confidence in diverse conditions. ... Great Vibram outsole grip, even on mud and wet rocks"
"The Trabuco 12 have been the best trail shoes I’ve ever owned. ... I’m 6”4 and charge hard over serious rocky terrain…and I feel completely safe in them."
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"I did a drying test on both pair last year and found both dry quickly IF you remove the insole when it gets wet or keep them dry and remove them before making a water crossing. ... In the field, I walked through creeks and got my feet totally wet (not on purpose) in November with nighttime lows in the upper 20s. Shoes dried by morning and the insoles were still damp, but dried as I hiked."
"I did a drying test on both pair last year and found both dry quickly IF you remove the insole when it gets wet or keep them dry and remove them before making a water crossing. ... In the field, I walked through creeks and got my feet totally wet (not on purpose) in November with nighttime lows in the upper 20s. Shoes dried by morning and the insoles were still damp, but dried as I hiked."
"quick-drying shoes ... all the wetness will be wicked away ... When you get to camp, take out the insoles to dry the shoe."
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"enough of a hiking shoe for class 5 tech terrain"
"Very good on rocky, technical terrain. ... Use: any trail up to marathon distance."
"My feet sweat so bad that my waterproof boots are soaked even in dry conditions so I prefer shoes that dry quickly inside and ventilate well to keep my feet from soaking. ... I did a 20 mile hike in NM that crossed the Gila river maybe 40 times and my Topo Traverse shoes were perfect because after the river section they had dried during the next 30 minutes of dry hiking."
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"Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet."
"They have a normal heel and midfoot, but the forefoot is very roomy. ... My feet haven't felt so good in years."
"They have a normal heel and midfoot, but the forefoot is very roomy. ... My feet haven't felt so good in years."
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"About a year and the right bud would last about 15 minutes on a full charge."
"I've had them for a few years and now the battery doesn't last for more than 40 mins, so looking for a different model."
"And then during a race in September the mid sole of one pulled right off with less than 200 km on them."
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"all of them developed a double click problem (i play alot of games that require alot of clicking)"
"none of them lasted more than a year."
"Logitech has double click issues ... I’ve had g102 Worst mouse ever"
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"Sections of the trail were fairly muddy this time. ... It was there the shoe washed out over and over again. ... The experience was similar to trail running in road shoes. ... There was a total loss of grip. ... We also need to see a shoe with longer lugs and a better lug pattern to give confidence in wet conditions."
"they are not great in muddy conditions, the sole gets logged easily and loses all traction"
"the tread filled up with mud. ... While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib. ... He was bloody from slipping and falling."
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"the toebox is too narrow for me and gives blisters on the outside of my big toes. ... the toe box is just too tight for me."
"the toebox is too narrow for me and gives blisters on the outside of my big toes. ... the toe box is just too tight for me."
"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
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"I always roll my ankles ony Altra Olympus, doesn't really happen with anything that has a lower stack."
"the new mid height are total garbage. ... My favorite part of the speed goat 5 was the ankle support, the new 6 has no ankle support, and simply a water resistant gasket that provides no support. ... So my big gripe is the 6 only comes in 'low' and 'water resistant gasket' and there is no longer a 'mid' option ... 6 only has the weird high sock option."
"I did the first half in Topos and got terrible Achilles tendinitis and planter fasciitis. ... Made the switch to speedgoats at Shasta per the recommendation of the shoe guy and all symptoms started to get better."
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"6 blisters me."
"sucks big time on road. ... I would not take the Speedgoat 5 on the road."
"6 blisters me."
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"The stability around the ankles is terrible ... keep rolling the ankle ... it has happened with both ankles"
"The only thing I don't like about these is that for very rooty trails the heel height really contributed to ankle rolls."
"I was running exclusively in SGs, and rolled my ankle badly thrice in three months at the end of last year."
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"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"the midsole is flatter than a pancake ... the midsole cushion is gone and causing foot pain"
"the midsole is flatter than a pancake ... the midsole cushion is gone and causing foot pain"
AllanHughAkbar 1.0Hoka Speedgoat 2. For my foot, they were so comfortable that it made running for extended distances much more enjoyable. They also lasted me over 500 miles. I miss them lol
DifficultShoe8254 1.0Asics trabucos are wide and roomy. The speedgoats 2E are actually very narrow and low volume. Even the mafate speed 4 in normal width are roomier. I tried topo MTN racer 3. They are wide in the forefoot, but narrow in the arch/midfoot. Can't wear them Agility peak 5 is also wide and high volume.
Have a look at Asics line up. Trabuco and trabuco max. They are plenty wide. I tried speedgoats 2E, they are not any wide. Mafate 4s are actually wider, but still not enough for me if I'm going long.
EnricUitHilversum 1.0I just found out that they re-released the mythical Speedgoat2. HOKAs have a relatively narrow toe box, mind you. If you like low drop, I would recommend checking out Altra. The new Olympus 6. The toe box is pretty wide and all Altras sport a 0 mm drop. The drop used by HOKA is 4 mm. Though I am not sure if this is important in trail shoes. I use both and are quite happy with them. The main advantage that I see is that the Altra has a fancy Velcro strap at the heel to attach their proprietary gaiters. They work well, but make me look like I'm wearing Scrooge McDucks shoes XD
Kurgano 1.0Hey everyone, I've been running for about 8 years now and have gone through lots of shoes in that time but I still don't feel like I've found a perfect shoe for me, so I am here seeking advice. For context, I am 6'1"(186cm) and \~205 lbs(93kg) and I have really wide feet with high arches. I've run in a mix of trail and road shoes between Asics, Saucony, Hoka, and New Balance, and most recently, Atreyu. Out of these, my favorites have been Hoka Speedgoat 2 & 3 and the New Balance Fresh Foam More Trail v2 because of their comfort and durability. I like a higher stack height to help soften the heavier strike I have from being a relatively larger frame. Additionally, I tend to break/tear most of my shoes in the exact same way on the medial/interior side of the forefoot where the upper meets the midsole. I suspect this has something to do with my wide feet, but it still happens in wider shoes or when I order shoes in wide sizing. However, in some shoes this happens after 500-600mi (Speedgoat 2) or only after 100mi (Speedgoat 5 be damned). Also, for those of you wondering: Yes, the Speedgoats are quite narrow and they're somehow my favorite shoe, usually this requires a not-so-pleasant 50mi break-in period. I am looking for a trail shoe with decent/high stack height, the best durability possible (500mi+), and catering to wide feet. Ideally, I would also like good wet-surface grip since I live somewhere very rainy. I am mostly familiar with the big running shoe brands (Nike, Saucony, Asics, New Balance, Hoka, Brooks, etc.) but I know almost nothing about more niche/new trail shoe brands (e.g. Salomon, Topo, Altra, North Face, NNormal, Norda, La Sportiva, etc.....). Any input would be appreciated!
mountain_madness 1.0They recently came out with the retro speed goat 2s. I got them and like them a lot. Fit and feel more like the 5s
PikaGirlEveTy 0.3I adored version one and recently got three pairs cheap from Sierra Trading Post. The later versions I did not like as much but it varied. I did like 3 better than 2. But shoes are highly subjective. I think this is generally a solid shoe for what you are looking for. Whether it works for you though will simply depend on your feet. What works or not for others may differ for you.
Federal__Dust 0.2Really loved my old Hoka Speedgoats but the new iteration just isn't durable like it used to be. Swapped to Nike Zegama 2: super grippy, nice and cushioned, higher on the ankle, great laces, comfortable toe box with no hot spots for me.
Ascend 0.1I've got both of the same shoes. The Speedgoats are perfect, I generally like the Spartan shoes too but they have two issues: a lot less padding makes them tear up my heels (even when I taped to try to prevent), and they seem more slippery and don't grip surfaces super well, like Olympus and the rope climb.
Same, I've got 2 pairs and they do great for Trifectas, super comfortable. For people considering, you'll want the cheaper regular version, not the MTX, since you don't want waterproof.
camerapicasso 0.1I hiked the PCT in Hoka SG and they’d last me 800 miles max before they got big holes.
TrailRunner421 0.1I’ve had a couple Hoka SG versions, Peregrines, Cascadia were nice… my favorite are Speedcross 5 if you like a structured sturdy feel, rock solid, super durable, fantastic traction, lace system rocks, you really get your money’s worth and they feel “new” even as they age
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