Customer Reviews Hoka Speedgoat

I wanted to love these shoes. I took them out for an easy 7 mile trail run as soon as I got them... that ended with both pinky toes rubbed raw on the outside. I don't know why Hoka is trending towards a narrow toe box, but it's not working for me at all. Gotta return these. If you have narrow feet and like a cramped toe box, you will love these. The grip & everything else was great.

Great feel and fit and the traction was great on wet limestone. HOWEVER, the sole ripped on me during first 11 miles of use. A good 1 inch long gash clear through the midsole. Location of gash was between the treaded outsole where the midsole gets a bit thinner (see pic). Possible design flaw and durability issue, or just bad luck, not sure? All I know is I have run these trails many times with many other shoes and never have had such an experience.