Customer Reviews Hoka Speedgoat 6

The Speedgoat just hasn't lived up to expectations since the 5th edition. The 6th is not very durable and the ankle is cut tight, rubbing on your ankles creating a pain that is nasty after a few miles. We did a few longer hikes and I'm sending them back to see if the 7th edition is any better. The one positive note is that the tread and traction is second to none.

I've worn at least 3 pairs of SG4 and 10 pairs of SG5 for trail running up to 100 miles. My new SG6 feels like my worn out SG5. There a distinct lack of cushion right out of the box. The Clifton line and SG5 were like walking on air out of the box. The SG6 feels flat. The lacing system is wonky and the padded tongue is silly. I'll hopefully buy the SG7, but I won't even buy the SG6 on sale. Bring back SG5 and I'll keep happily buying.

I use for every day wear and working in a hospital definitely a downgrade from Speedgoat 5. The tongue of my shoe came apart at the seam, obviously a material/manufacture quality issue, and warranty would not cover. I've never had to file a warranty claim with HOKA with the 10+ pairs of HOKA's that I have purchased, but when I did it was bogus. The one year warranty is a hoax!!!

These shoes fell apart on me within 5 months of use. I only use them for walking, and only walk about an hour per day. The fabric on the inside near my heel has completely fallen apart to the point where I can't wear these anymore without chaffing my heel. Skip buying this model and consider buying a different shoe.

Okay messed up a proven winner when they changed the 5 to the 6. After 5 miles on the trail my feet were killing me. I have bought at least 6 pairs of 4 and 5 with no issues. I tried the Challenger 8 and it wasn't a good fit either. I bought a pair of Brooks Ghost Trail and so far, so good. I had no intention of leaving Hoka but I feel like they left me. Fix the Speedgoat and I will probably be back.

The tounge of the shoe was to short and hurt my husband's right foot. I tried to do report it and was unable to upload the pictures. I tried on my phone, home computer and work computer. Out whatever amount I paid because my husband can't wear them.

I have several pairs of speedgoat5.I don't know what the 6 is.It is too tight, Its tight and it is super uncomfortable with no cushion.Please bring back speedgoat 5, please WE BEG OF YOU. I don't want any other shoe.I just want the speedgoat 5

Less than 6 months of neighborhood walking the upper right shoe is ripping. Poor quality. Years of using other Hoka shoes were fine. Bad design.

I have been wearing these shoes for more than 6 years, and I run a lot of miles. Bought this version, and started training for an ultra expecting similar results with prior models. Almost immediately, I started experiencing very bad foot pain. After about 6 miles on every run, these shoes caused blisters on my inner arch. I tried swapping out the insoles, changing my stride. Nothing worked. You might be a speed goats loyalist like me, but I suggest trying these out before you commit to running longer distances in them. Hoka may have lost my business when it comes to trail shoes.

The Speed Goat 6 is poorly made. After 3 months the sole is tearing off. I had the speed goat 5 and it was great. Trying to return them under warranty is a pain. You would think that Hoka would let the stores that sell their product do the returns but apparently they dont. I would definitely stay away from this shoe.

The biggest change from the 5 to the 6 is the significant reduction of interior cushion around the heel joint, which leads to pain in the ankle joint due to the collar hitting that joint with every step. The padding in all the former speedgoats was thick enough to push the collar of the shoe away from the ankle joint, but not these. I have been deperately stockpiling the 5's but was just recently forced to start buying the 6's and dealing with the lain until I find another option.

I like the shoes - light, stiff and good traction. I actually wear them MTN biking but the fabric in the uppers on both shoes is coming apart after very little use.

3 generations ago this was a good shoe.

Vibram sole delaminates from the foam sole. One pair after 25 miles, second pair was at places delaminated (not glued) right out of the box.

Didn't see the half-moon chunk taken out of the tongue. Could not grip to force my right foot into the shoe with my splint. I wear a splint to assist with walking with foot drop. Didn't even attempt the left foot.

I own 6 pairs of Hoka shoes (Clifton 9, Challenger 7 and Bondi 8s. All are 13EE and they fit great. The Speedgoat 6 (same size) was actually painfully tight. I can't wear them. They look cool and seem well made, but unfortunately are useless to me.

Vibram sole delaminating from foam sole. I would add pictures, if I could. Terrible quality. Hoka wants you to ship it back for warranty evaluation (1 week) and then evaluation (3 weeks). Does it sound reasonable to be without running shoes in the middle of a season for one month? Maybe Hoka wants runners to buy another pair while you wait for denial because the shoes are designed for smooth trails without rocks.

I've been a fan of Hoka in the past, so despite reading some negative reviews about the newest model of the Speedgoat, I decided to give it a try when I bought them in March 2025. Right out of the box, I noticed there was very little heel cushioning. It wasn't painful, but there was a pinching sensation that wasn't great. I broke them in with a few short training runs and then wore them on a 10-mile backpacking trip. Shockingly, the fabric in the toe box completely disintegratedthere are stress tears and rips all over the shoe. They have less than 40 miles on them and are basically destroyed. To make matters worse, this is the first pair of shoes I've ever owned that developed terrible odor after just a few uses. I've worn many trail runners over the years and never had this issue before. While the grip was decent and they were moderately comfortable and light, the poor quality of materials and total lack of odor control make this a huge miss. I'm really disappointed in Hoka and am seriously reconsidering buying any of their products again.

I loved the looks of this shoe, but it felt like walking on a steel plate. I have a pair of Clifton 9's that I love. Wanted a trail shoe with a cushioned feel but more aggressive tread. I will be returning.

I had never heard anyone say that the Speedgoats were too narrow. So why make the shoe, in v. 6, have even less room?! I don't understand the changes to this version. I've worn Speedgoats for years and I'm kind of in shock. This shoe is now much firmer (to the point of being uncomfortable). Please, offer the Speedgoats in extra-wide (and/or stop tapering the toe box); and bring back the comfortable cushioning of the previous versions. This is a unique shoe because of the incredible traction but Hoka kind of ruined it with this revision.

Deckers has absolutely ruined these shoes, after consumers including me loved the previous versions. Quality of materials and workmanship seems far lower than past versions, and mine started having issues in a couple months. Has cutting costs become Deckers priority, versus Hoka's original mission of building great shoes? After owning a couple dozen pairs, I will not purchase another pair of Hokas.

Every time Hoka releases a version of this shoe, the common complaint is they are too narrow!!! And this version is no different. Hey Hoka, if you're going to make them narrow then make a XW/4E version so people that need wides actually get wides. I guarantee XW would sell out as none of your competitors make them, yet everyone is screaming for them. Be a leader not a follower!!!

I have owned 4 pairs of Clifton and two Bondi and I've loved them all. These Speedgoat are not at all similar. They were incredibly uncomfortable for everyday wear and I was hopeful they would be more durable for coaching and outdoor recreational activities. They just are not comfortable. In the process of trying to exchange. I'm hopeful that process will go well. Back to Cliftons