Customer Reviews Hoka Speedgoat

Love the shoe but it is a little tight. I got blisters on the little toes after a 22 mile trail run. I had to return them for a 1/2 size bigger.

Great for what they are. A serious mountain shoe. Descending technichal terrain is awesome in these shoes. Running the road feels like running on a puffy soccer cleat but its okay for getting to the dirt. They are a little heavy for racing but not bad.

Broke in fairly quickly (three runs, approx 30 miles) and used for a trail marathon within a week of receipt.

I came out of the brooks pure grit. I wanted a light shoe, with good tread, that was able to perform on the trails. These Speed Goats fit the bill, and have done well - I've done mainly non-technical trails, but heavy on mud and grit, and they've met each trail with facility.

I was pleasantly surprised by the shoe's comfort, responsiveness and traction. Glad that Hoka FINALLY responded to Salomon's incredible SpeedCross 3!

got one run in the new speedgoats, tight in the toe box, maybe should have gone up 1/2 size. but love the way they run, great traction, great cushioning. going to try a little different lacing pattern. if you have been looking for the hoka that we fit a narrow foot, the speedgoats are the shoe. i am a hoka wearer for life, been in them since 2010 - on my 9th pair

3.5 stars Jury is still out on the 'Goats for me. The traction seems most excellent. They seem very light. The cushioning seems great. But like many Hoka's these seem narrow, especially in the toe box. If they were a bit wider in the fore and midfoot, I would give these a solid 4 stars without having significant mileage on them. I did roll/stability once on a sharp 180 degree turn. Never happened in any other shoe. I checked "yes" to recommend to a friend, but I would quantify that recommendation with them first.

Awesome trail shoe & super squishy. Great traction, nimble, less likely to roll an ankle as the height is less. Very light and more bouncy than my HOKA Conquests. Only drawback for me is my right arch is lower than the left resulting in a right arch blister using insole supplied. After fiddling with the insole and breaking them in- fit is awesome- providing hours of comfort.

New tread design offers great traction on trails in wet, dry and loose conditions.

Besides filling really narrow not being seamless was an issue due to an imperfection on the shoe stitches in one of my hookas inside on the toebox area, I had to take to go the shoemaker fora fix , I bought my pair here but because I live in another country I couldn apply for a return

Loved the look and feel but I was disappointed in how quickly the souls wear down. I run 4-5 miles a day six days a week. After one month I needed to replace them. I sent them back and got the challengers. They are not as comfortable but are so far holding up much better. I would recommend these strictly for trails only. Not roads or treadmills. Perhaps as gym shoes only with no treadmill use.

Really hoping for wider toe boxes similar to Altra's. These are wonderful shoes but just don't allow my feet and toes to position themselves in a comfortable manner for longer runs. I'm patiently waiting for a more natural-shaped design.

I run ultra trail. This is my second pair and it's a great shoe. The weight, cushion, and roll of the shoe brought me back. But on technical trail the fit is too loose. The perfect trail shoe for me would be the Speedgoat with Salomon sensifit interior.

Love Hoka, but really wish I could blend this with the toebox of the Altra Olympus.

These shoes are the most comfortable trail shoes I've ever worn. They work well in a huge range of terrain including very slippery mud. They feel super fast and light and offer great support. I've never had a blister with these shoes, I ran 47kms straight outa the box with not a single issue. However after only 400kms they have already got holes in the uppers and will only last another 100kms which is extremely disappointing for the hefty price I paid for them. If you want a reliable shoe which will last you a season of training then these are not the shoes for you. My cheap nike trail shoes have lasted twice the distance. I really wanted to have a long term relationship with Hokas but the poor design of the uppers has been disappointing. If your gonna put fantastic grip and cushioning on a shoe why would you design such a weak upper?

I'm a fairly high volume runner for an average slow guy (70+ mpw) with anywhere from 7-10 different shoes in my rotation at any given time. I've been wanting to run in Hokas for a long time because my feet are typically pretty beat up after 30+ miles on the trails. I gave the Speedgoat a shot without trying them on in-store because nowhere local (Portland, OR) carried them at the time. I took them on a single 12 mile trail run over a week ago and they were the direct cause of an injury to my foot. The disclaimer is that I know I have narrow feet and all other Hokas I tried on were never purchased because my foot flailed around in them. The Speedgoat offering was supposed to be more narrow so I purchased online. I'm pretty bummed because I was hoping these would be my shoe for an upcoming 100k. The traction on these is absolutely fantastic for the PNW. I have not run in any other dedicated trail shoe that compares on that front. However, the width of the toebox was too much for my foot. I could feel my foot loose in the shoe and probably should have cut the run shorter. I would hands down recommend this shoe if it fits your foot well, but if you have narrow feet be especially careful.

I;m thinking of sending them back for a different style. They aren't as comfortable as mu other 2 pair.

Overall, not bad. Would really benefit from a Clifton 2 makeover. In fact, is the Clifton two were given the sole of this show, it would be a perfect trail shoe!

I initially liked the idea of a Hoka with a wider toe box. After ordering it and receiving it in the mail, I was surprised to find out that the toe box was very narrow. My Challenger ATR has a roomier toe box. I considered exchanging them but first decided to take them out on a hilly 8 mile run. I spent the first 2 miles stopping and adjusting the laces to try and get just a little more room. The grip was Awesome and the mid-foot wrap was secure. The midsole felt bouncy and responsive, but a little unstable through the gate. I felt like my foot was being forced to supinate. After the run I noticed my pinkies were rubbed raw and the toenail a bit painful. I took the shoes out for a few other runs of about 6 miles each and realized they weren't as uncomfortable. I think they may be breaking in. I'll be holding on to the shoes, and hoping they'll perform well in wet weather. If you have narrow feet, these may work well for you. Give them a try at your local running store.

I've had three pairs and I do like the Speedgoats, but for the high cost of these shoes the uppers are not durable and tear up after a couple hundred miles. Everything else is great, how come Hoka can get this issue fixed?

Was hoping this was a good trail/grave shoe. While it does have good traction, narrow toe box and no cushioning. Very disappointed in HOKAs direction in last year to 2, as getting away from the extreme cushioning that I think got them where they are today. HOKA don't go that direction, go back to the cushioning that brought a lot of people to running or running again. BRING BACK THE CUSHION!

-Used on rocky trails around Salt Lake City -4 runs and cracking is already beginning: 1 22 miler, 1 13 miler, 1 14 miler, and 1 13 miler. -Comfortable, but would not buy again due to lack of durability

I've tried Hokas at the store, but never purchased. I have always felt the heel was too thick, and while the support would be nice, I feel like I'm wearing platform shoes and I feel too unstable in them. Not having the opportunity to try the Speedgoats at the store (no one carries them), I took a chance since the heel did not look so big. When I put them on, I instantly feel like my feet sat at a awkward angle, and I knew they would not work. I tried them on a trail anyway, and confirmed my suspicions. Also, the toebox seems way too big. Blisters, no bueno. They're not for me, but might work for others.