Customer Reviews Hoka Speedgoat 6

First of all, I'm one of the lucky ones...every US 9.5 fits me in every brand. Running shoes don't give me blisters, even after 15 miles, I don't complain about laces, tongues, and toe boxes. They all just seem to work for my skinny, high arch. What I am sensitive to, and will complain about is cushioning, specifically in the forefoot, outsole durability, stability, since I overpronate on my right side, and I can tell how well a running shoe works for me after about 10 miles into a run. I rotate several pairs of shoes from different brands and many are delegated to 6 miles or less. The Speedgoat 6's are ultra-marathoners for me! The midsole is not the typical Hoka feel...it pretty firm but the stack is high and you can feel there's a lot under-foot. They are very protective, and the firm but ample cushion keeps my feet and knees happy for as long as the rest of me can last. The forefoot cushioning keeps the ball of my foot from getting fatigued better than any trail shoe I've tried. The traction on extremely technical terrain, such as slanted singletrack on hill edges and hills you have to bomb in order to get up, is second to none. Outsole durability is also very good. These shoes weren't meant for any type of pavement, and I'm sure the grippy lugs would wear off quick, but otherwise, as intended, they last. They are pretty good out of the box on comfort but they soften up for about 50 to 70 miles. I feel like people are giving these shoes less than stellar reviews. To each their own, but they are for amazing trail runners as far as I'm concerned.

Speedgoat 6 is a great sneaker. A wide toebox and a lower heel height, but not less cushioning, along with a stable base,really make this a great off-road running shoe.

Original was 1/2. Size too small .The replacement was perfect. HIOKA customer service was excellent in helping with return of original and prompt shipment of the replacement.

Excellent fit. Strong traction. Perfect trail-running shoes.

I bought a regular size and it was 2 narrow. I then exchange for wide, still too narrow? Will be sending back. The 5 is way more comfortable.

Very comfortable. Wish the uppers were a tad stretchier.

The SG5 was my first pair of Hoka shoes and they worked out ok, so I bought the SG6. I thought the tongue was short on the SG5, but it's even shorter on the SG6. I use all the eyelets when lacing my shoes and the tongue is barely under the laces. Received them today and as soon as I put them on, I felt the need to comment on this issue. Also, that part of the tongue is very thin and I'm definitely concerned it's not going to be comfortable. The tongue needs to be a bit longer and cushioned at the top. On a different note, I'm not lowering the score because of this, but the Hoka color schemes are one of the reasons I have not bought a pair in the past. They need to tone down the color brightness, reduce the number of colors and limit crazy patterns in my opinion.

64 yo on technical rocky trails; shoe is very stable, very good cushioning. tough upper, tough shoelaces. very pleased, will run telluride mountains in these. love the colors. no blisters, no complaints at all. will buy more.

I buy at least 6 to 10 pairs of shoes from HOKA every year, that's just me, also my wife wears them as well. The speed goat 6 is nothing like the earlier models. the 5's were good, but the 3 and 4's by far have been the most amazing. i guess i need to stick with the Bondi's,

Had to return due to changes in the sizing of the shoes. I have a set of Speedgoat 5's and loved them. The Speedgoat 6's in the same size of the 5's are smaller. For me the issue was the tightness across to the top ridge of the foot.

The Titus fitting shoe in my closet, and most of my other shoes are not even wide sized. Too tight to wear returning them hate it as it was a great looking shoe.

I recently got the latest version SG6, after being a loyal and loving SG fan. After my first run I thought they seemed stiff and after a week of serious running I had a blister on the side of my foot. I run all the time and getting a blister was a shock and was related to how the shoe is now so stiff and rigid. I have reverted back to my SG5s and am searching for remaining stock of older SGs while I figure out what to do.

Since I bought My first pair of HOKA'S....I have SINCERELY....have stopped using ANY OTHER TYPE OF TENNIS SHOES and so far own 3 pairs of HOKA'S and counting....I truly hope I can become a Speaker for HOKA some day. Now if I can Only find all the colors in the sizes I'm looking for.....My plan is to buy every color till I own them all. I finally found a 13 EW

I've been running in speedgoats since version 2. Most notably Leadville in the SpeedGoat 5 wides. What a great shoe. I was really looking forward to the 6 being lighter and a newer generation. Version 6 is too hard. It causes fatigue in your feet that version 5 (and 4) did not have. I've got a big year ahead in 2025 and am feverishly trying different brands to replace what was a great shoe for the last 6 years. I'm just disappointed how this version ever got released.

I have hiked over 21,000 in the last 4 years, including speed hiking the AT in 67 days in 2022. I have always loved Speedgoats. The 5 is perhaps the best trail speed hiking shoe ever. The 6 may be the hardest and worst shoe ever. Please fix this shoe! Discontinue this shoe immediately! Bring back the 5 asap

These are the first pair of shoes I've owned that feel like they are engineered. Zero pain in my heels after getting these. Don't need my arched insoles any more either. I've since bought two more pairs.

I got these shoes for my husband and he loves the way they're cushioned. He uses them for every day walk and they're soft but balanced. He used to struggle with plantar fasciitis and Hoka shoes seem to be THE shoes to help with this problem. The colors are vibrant and the material is nice. Highly recommended.

This is an upgrade done right! Way better fit than its predecessors. Great grip on the most gnarly rocky/loose scree trail I frequent. I was confident with every step on the runs. Great feedback from the mid and the overall cushioning is awesome. SpeedGoat 6, get yourself a pair, keep an open mind and get out there and run that trail like a boss! Black / Stardust for now.. (Trail Running, Hiking, Scrambling)

Been running in the SG hokas for years. The 5s were the best. I'm wearing some old 5s today because the new 6s are too uncomfortable. I have a calloused ankle on both my feet because of the SG6. Super bummed. Don't go transgender and your business will thrive. This company supports transgender nonsensical meaninglessness. I don't wanna leave a bad review but I think this one is necessary.