Customer Reviews Hoka Speedgoat 6

I purchased a pair as i own a sppedgoat 5 . this shoe hurts on the bridge upper part a lot at wearing. it is much tigther than the speedgoat 5

The rubber tongue of the shoe is too tight. The show is hard to get on and off, makes it very difficult.

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they seem to run small, order them 1/2 size bigger

This trail shoe disappoints because it has thin padding. Perhqps it is made to be extra light but provides less shoe and less durability

Always worn Stinson's (6 & 7), but limited availability made me try the Speedgoat. These just are not as good a quality as the Stinson's and materials seem to be more plastic.

Top seam of the shoe started started coming apart with less than 3 months of use. Filed a warranty claim that took almost 1.5 months to get an answer. Warranty did not cover the issue-said it was normal wear and tear. Honestly didn't think the shoe was put through that much in less than 3 months. Will not invest in another pair.

Wow, Hoka took a good shoe and made it bad. I ordered online because I loved my old ones. Big mistake, should have tried them on. The insole is now very flimsly; the shoes are weirdly hard to put on due to the laces. I had to get new insoles. And the colors, IMHO, are not good. Bottom line: if you think you want them, go to a store and try them on. (You probably won't end up buying them).

I walk trails and thought I'd try the Speedgoat 6. Big mistake, worst designed tongue I've ever seen on a shoe, there's no center to pull it up when it gets pushed down into the shoe. I usually put on my Hoka's and they fit like an old friend, these don't, the toe box is narrower on my EE's than I've ever gotten on a Hoka. I've probably bought about 20 pairs in the last six years, if this was the first pair I bought it would have been the last. Jared Smith should definitely not be getting a bonus this year.

I've had at least 10 pairs if SG 4 & 5. Never a problem backpacking 10 miles (6 ir 7 hours). I hiked for 2 hours and my feet were hurting. I thought it must be a fluke so I wore them a few more times and every time my feet were hurting. Customer service said they changed the midsole and told me to send them back since it was still within the 60 day return. I didn't really want to search for another shoe for backpacking but that is where I am at.

I've been using speedgoats since they were introduced. I can deal with updates but the "6" is horrible. Completely different shoe - Box is too narrow - the new tongue is junk.

Ran very small

I wear trail shoes a few times a week. I'm 6"4 and about 185 so I need good cushion. I've had hoka for over 12 years. No idea what they did here but don't believe all the running bloggers. Stiff as a board and unclear as why it's being marketed as a speedgoat. Ruined my trail run this morning. Also have to waste time exchanging.

I logged 500mi in a single pair of SP5, and I was ready to love the 6th but upper tore after 35mi of moderate trails...not happy.

I give these a 2/5, I bought these primarily to hike in. Previously had the SG4 and loved them for hiking, I recall they had a somewhat bouncy midsole. Saw they had a firmer midsole from the V5 and felt might not be a big deal for hiking. Wrong. Took them on a 3 mile run and they were ok, pretty boring/flat. Took them on a ~9 mile hike in the Whites (NH). The lack of cushion took the joy out of hiking. They did fine on a long scramble up a slide. The Outsoles were good, they fit fine. I'm looking for comfort with some decent traction. If you're gonna get a big midsole shoe, one would expect it to have somewhat decent cushion with some give. It's good for technical stuff and stick to rocks well enough, but if I was just doing technical stuff I'd probably just use approach shoes (or technical trail shoe). Weight saving is great obviously, but these aren't really the primo ultra shoes of yesteryear. These should be an all around offering (one quiver) with an enhanced technical capability.

I bought these as other runners had indicated they were great shoes. The first time I pulled them on the pull loop on the back tore a little, but I did a little 6 mile trail run and really enjoyed them. I took them on a peak run and they were great on the uphill but terrible on the downhill. My foot did not feel secure and the lacing is simple terrible to try and lock down your foot. It messed with them constantly trying to eliminate rubbing from foot slide, but didn't work. I did another peak with them of 16 miles and same problem on the down hill. The pull loop on the back tore more and the sole started to peel after only 40 miles. Because of the terrible lacing system, the rubbing at the front of the arch and the embarrassing longevity issues I sent them back. I will probably be sticking with Salomon, it's hard to beat their quick lace system.

The Speedgoat 5s were such a great trail running shoe!!! The lacing system for the Speedgoat 6 starts 4 inches from the toe, not 3 inches like the Speedgoat 5. This design makes the shoe feel loose and squishy in the midfoot area. Hopefully, Hoka will correct this error in the next iteration of the Speedgoat shoe.

Long time user of the speed goat product: 3, 4, and 5. Purchased the speed goat 6 from Hoka website. The shoes arrived were coming unglued. Just poor quality and finish. I never wore them and returned them to Hoka. Very easy return process. Hoka did a nice job of quickly sending me a new pair. The new pair were much better in finish. I wore them about 6 times, less than two weeks when the shoe string sliced through the eyelet on the left shoe when I was tying the shoe. I contacted Hoka and great customer service. They arranged for the failed shoes return and refunded my money. I am disappointed in the quality control of the shoe and the poor durability of the shoe that was known as a very high quality and durable shoe. I am pleased the customer service is good. I hope Hoka refocuses on the quality of their shoes.

I trail run with these shoes aren't very comfortable. I normally run in Clifton's and the two shoes can't compare as far as comfort. After a run, I'm glad to take them off.

Shoes are 5 days old and Shoes are. Separating at the soul will not buy these shoes again

Having bought well over a dozen pair of models 1-4, which were out of the box 15 mile peak bagging perfect rides, I am so disappointed in the redesign of this shoe. The heel cup is so flattened out that if any rock or branch catches the outside of the shoe half your foot comes out of the shoe. The cheapened toe box and side foot protection now consist of some drips of rubber. These are now an expensive pair of sketchers slip ins. Please fix this shoe, I want to be a HOKA customer again.

I have 6 pairs of Speedgoats, 4 years old. The material of these new SG6's feels like old fashioned canvas. Nothing like my older shoes.