Customer Reviews Hoka Speedgoat 2

The Speedgoat 2 is a totally new shoe from the Speedgoat 1. The 2 is very stable and secure. It feels very agile and light however provides a great deal of protection and traction on rough trails. I love how the shoe feels snug on my feet without feeling tight offering a sports car like feel. Those who prefer the slop of a roomy shoe so they can do toe aerobics probably won't be happy with the shoe nor the ones with chubby flippers. One complaint is a wish the back of the shoe was married more to the front to provide a more aggressive rocker sensation. Overall I like the shoe as it's a vast improvement over the previous model as it was designed for only one persons mechanics. The cushioning is adequate for the long haul however I would be one happy man if Hoka starting using Non Newtonian material for their insoles instead of standard EVA.

I walk or hike over 14k steps per day and have only worn Hokas since my podiatrist recommend them to me three years ago to relieve foot stress . But, the Speedgoat 2 doesn't cushion or support the foot as well as other models I have owned. The good points about the Speedgoat 2 are 1. very light weight, 2. rounded toe, and 3. ample foot bed so toes don't feel cramped. I got them because of the sale price and because one of my pairs of Hokas were worn out; so, I am keeping them. But, can't recommend them because other Hoka shoes are much better.

I love this shoes for its weight, perfect for travel. I keep these in my travel luggage and wear the heavier shoes on the planes. The material on the top its already ripping, I am traveling abroad in two months, would love to teae them but afraid it may crate. problem. I wish they were made of a better stronger materia with the same weight so I could buy them again, Now I am searching sor similar weight shoes. If you buy them enjoy them but be aware that they may not last as long as you may expect.

The Speedgoat 2 is a comfortable shoe once broken in. Having owned 4 pairs of the Speedgoat 2 now, it takes about ~50 miles for these to fully break in and feel comfortable. However, the uppers never last long. They always blow out on the outer or inner edge where the toes bend. I usually get about 150 miles in before the upper develops a hole and causes sand and little rocks to enter the shoe. Seems like a steep price to pay to have a shoe only last the break-in period and a 100 mile race. At that point, it becomes a "wear around the house" shoe and gets retired from racing/running duty.

After the speedgoat1 not stable and the ATR3 desintegrating fast (fabric tear and sole unglued), the Speedgoat2 is great, comfort, stable, super grip, a bit more solid. Bought my third pair this year. However, the very tip of the sole and much more problematic the rear sole got unglued relatively fast for two of them. Getting the grips stay on your shoes really seems to be a recurring problem with Hoka.

They seem like a great shoe, although until a wide width is available I'll never know.

I used these shoes over the course of about a month and logged about 50 miles of trail/gravel with them. During this time, the comfort provided via the cushioning was far superior than other brands I have utilized in the past. Moreover pains I had in my thighs were eliminated completely...great plus! However, as I neared 50 miles, there was a breakdown of the material surrounding the inside of the shoe on the heal--(red fabric). This material ended up "bleeding" onto my socks significantly. The fabric didn't break down, the color just seemed to increasingly bleed. Further the lugs on the rear of the sole wore down, not completely to the sole, but pretty close. Much more of a wear than I have experienced with other "similar" brands. I also found a breakdown on the sole just before the back lugs and honestly wondered how it was even possible for that wear to occur... I am writing this review after returning the shoes to my local running store due to the concerns above. That said, don't get me wrong, they are comfortable, but I wouldn't recommend purchasing due to the issues noted in the previous paragraphs. While I likely will not purchase another pair of Speed Goats in the future, I will however purchase other Hoka One One products to test again as the level of comfort was VERY ideal.

This is the best shoe I've found for hiking the PCT. They have great cushion and really help with my plantar fasciitis. The grip is OK but not amazing. The insoles have decent cushion too. The problem is they don't last very long. You can get a few hundred miles at most. Maybe that is by design to get us to buy more? The rubber comes off at the toe. The sole as starts to come apart. The fabric also rips easy from rocks and trail debris.

So far I'm impressed. I have had several pairs of hoka. I really enjoy the cushioned ride. However they tend to wear out rapidly. Let's see if these hold up.

I returned this pair because it seemed the shoe rolled my foot inwards and the material hung over the sole causing rubbing.

I bought this second pair to be able to rotate my shoes daily. This pair , is the same model, same size, and just a different color. This felt tighter from the beginning, and I've a sore spot on my right foot from the tightness. My other pair felt great from the beginning, and I wonder if I'll ever be able to wear this pair comfortably.

Used the SPEEDGOAT 2 new out of the box for a 40 mile (Appalachian) trail run. Shoe is comfortable with a great tread. Unfortunately, the toe caps on both shoes separated the first time I used them. Sent them back trusting the return policy will honor an exchange for a pair of CHALLENGER ATR 4.

I returned the shoes, too narrow for my morton's foot.

The cushioning on this shoe was amazing; however, I failed to recognize that this was a "trail" shoe. I walk for the most part-- rarely, I'll run-walk intervals on the treadmill or inside my park district track. That being said, this shoe made my gait unsettled with the trail type tread for my more regular usage.

Out of the box, two things were apparent: 1) from the floor to the bottom of my foot, this shoe was perfect. Ideal balance of plush ride with ample traction 2) if I ran more than a mile, I'd be losing several toenails. The shoe actually squashed my big toe standing still. Plenty of lateral room for toe SPLAY, but zero for vertical movement. I run ultras. No way this shoe will work.

I really wanted to like this shoe. The bridge was much too tight. Tried for a week to stretch it out. My wish - that the SG2 fit like the Clifton 4 - The best Hoka ever!!!!

I'm a midfoot-forefoot striker who runs on steep, technical terrain. As a result, I land toward the front of the shoe. Because of this, I find the SG2 is unsuitable for steep descents because the midsole tapers quite a bit in thickness towards the front of this shoe, which means I'm landing on this thin, tapered section. I thus don't have much cushion under the part of my foot that contacts the ground. This issue is exacerbated by the very soft material used in the midsole -- essentially, on fast descents, I'm bottoming out the cushioning at the front of the shoe on each strike. This also makes the shoe behave as though it effectively has a large drop, which creates another issue for me: On descents, because of the large effective drop (because the front of my feet end up so close to the ground on landing), I feel like I'm up on my toes when I descend. On the plus side, the shoe has great stability (particularly given the heel height) and outstanding traction on the trails; the latter is perhaps the best I've experienced. On the other hand, when walking on flat pavement, the high taper isn't an issue, and the soft cushioning isn't a problem, and in fact feels quite nice. Thus, while I wouldn't recommend this for serious trail runners that are forefoot/midfoot strikers, it does make a nice walking shoe; it would also be good for someone that's on their feet all day on a hard surface -- e.g., someone that works in a warehouse.

I am a trail runner with a neutral stride. Am finding that the Speed Goat is not as stable as I wish forcing a bit of pronation on uneven ground. I am adjusting lacing pattern to compensate, which if successful will make this a good shoe. If not I will look for a shoe with better stability that is less prone to medial collapse and pronation

I'm a big fan of hokas and still think my first Stinson ATR with speedlace have been the best. These are lighter, softer, and have vibram which I like, but on the trails they're designed for you really have to watch for the shoe basically sliding off the sole. If you don't have sting ankles DO NOT use this on rocky trails.

I trained on this shoe for 17 miles before using them to run a 50 mile race. GREAT traction! 3 miles after putting them on in my race, a root went through the toe box and tore a hole right through my shoe. I will try these again, but checking out the Mafate 2 first. No matter, Hoka shoes are by far the most comfortable and I will only wear them as long as I run!!

Add this to yet another Hoka line that is too small to size... I love Hoka and wear a size 14 and AA width and now this is another favorite I can no longer enjoy in the newer release. With as narrow a foot as mine, I can't imagine how anyone with medium width feet can come close to wearing this as well. Too tight in the width for me and I don't require a wide toe box. Wish I could understand how they got this right for nearly half a decade and now it's become such a production challenge... ugh :(