Customer Reviews Hoka Speedgoat 6

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

The fit of this shoe was exceptional, the Vibram out sole was everything you need on the trails, the midsole however was rock hard out of the box and has not shown any sign of breaking in after 150 miles. It's painful on the bottom of my feet to run more than 10 miles in these. I loved the rest of the shoe, but the midsole makes them unbearable. Fingers crossed for SG7.

Narrow, stiff, laces are whacky, there is no tongue so unable to lace with all eyelets.

Disappointed, digs into ankles. 1st pair of Hoka, wanted to try something different for running the trails, digs into ankles, made different, maybe for people with higher ankles, won't buy hoka's, only plus looks nice , but not functional.

This is my second pair of Hoka's (Hoka Arahi 6 was my first pair) and I was very disappointed when after hiking only 5.5 miles on a moderate trail the toe of the sole was peeling off... I've run nearly 500 miles the my Hoka Arahi 6's with no issues and I've run hundreds of miles in other shoes and have never had this issue. I don't drag my toe at all and this trail wasn't even that challenging or technical yet the Speedgoat 6's failed after only 5.5 miles!! This was very disappointing especially from a brand with the reputation of Hoka. It's worth noting that I think Hoka is a great brand and shoe manufacturer I love my Arahi 6's however the speedgoat 6 is just not it hopefully this changes!

I run 10 miles a day everyday except the days I run longer runs. I loved the speedgoat 5's. I hit reorder my last order and got the speedgoat 6's. (Which was NOT my last order) they were great at first, but after the first week of using them they now dig into my ankles (try running 25 miles with your shoe digging into your ankle, very unpleasant.) I tried adjusting the laces and doubling socks, nope. So sad, I really love the Speedgoat style, especially the rubber soles. The other styles have that stupid foam that wears down super quick. Needless to say, I am very disappointed.

I bet I've had 10 pairs of Speedgoats. They were fantastic! I just ordered and returned the Speedgoat 6. They were huge and the construction was very poor. They should concertate on quality not how many crazy colors and patterns they can get on one shoe.

I purchased my pair of SpeedGoat 6's at my local running shop, they fit ok in the shop and generally they do fit my heel to ball well, the toe box feels tighter than it used to though. overall I think it has potential to be a good shoe but O.M.G it is stiff, I do not know what it is but I feel like I'm stepping on a board with a thin layer of padding while using these. Mileage doesn't help either, they seem to continue to be stiff after putting down miles. I'll probably go back to my other shoes and get a different pair of trail runners down the line, which really sucks because I was excited about these.

I ordered these shoes about a week ago and was so excited when they finally arrived. Tried them on and went out to dinner. My feet hurt before I got out of the car. It was like they were an entire size too small. I have 5 other pairs of Hokas and this was my first bad experience. Try again.

I thought all hokas would fit the same. These hurt my feet. I f I could return them I would. I was sold on the color and design but didn't research if they were as comfortable as the other 10 pair I own.

Have loved the SG 4, Evo and especially the 5. Have been through 3 pairs of the SG 5 and was totally psyched for the SG6. What a disappointing experience. Whoever lead this design team has ruined the shoe. The outsole is still as great as ever but everything else has pretty much been ruined. The cushy and soft yet responsive midsole that Hoka is famous for is now unforgiving and rock hard. The lacing doesn't fit your foot at all. Many reviewers have already pointed out to save fractions a of a cent in materials the tongue is ridiculously, stupidly, bafflingly shorter than the lacing pattern. So you lace over your socks and for me that makes it unwearable. What Hoka was thinking with this I'll never understand but don't waste your money. They have totally moved away from all the core design elements that made this shoe great. Seemingly to make a minuscule bit more profit.

Uncomfortable, lacking cushion and definitely not as good at the Speedgoat 5. I am sending them back or tossing them.

These shoes damage my foot I love the speed goat five but the speed goat six are not an upgrade very disappointed

I've been through the Speedgoats 2,3, Evo, 4, 5 and now 6. Evo's were the only truly great experience I had. I keep buying these shoes unfortunately because the outsole geometry is actually perfect. Fundamentally, these shoes lack adequate lockdown, which is imperative with shoes with a high stack height. All versions except maybe 2,3 and Evo have utterly failed me in this respect. Most recently, I spent way too much time adjusting my laces at VT100 in the Speedgoat 6s until mile 31, when I swapped only my left shoe for a retrofitted (Salomon quick lace system) Speedgoat 5. My right shoe seemed ok, so I didn't want to mess with it. I'm actively trying to figure out how to fit a Salomon upper on the Speedgoat outsole and Frankenstein something that will work.

I've been a loyal fan of the Speed Goat series, especially the Speed Goat 5, which finally addressed a long-standing issue for meHaglund's deformity. The soft heel counter in the Speed Goat 5 was a game-changer, offering the comfort and relief that many athletes with this condition desperately need. It was the perfect balance of support and cushioning. However, the Speed Goat 6 has been a massive disappointment. Hoka decided to replace the soft heel counter with a solid plastic insert, which completely undermines the comfort and flexibility that made the previous model so great. I can't help but wonder if this change was driven by cost-cutting measures or a switch in manufacturing processes, but whatever the reason, it's a significant downgrade. The new design feels rigid and uncomfortable, especially for those of us dealing with Haglund's deformity. It's disheartening to see such a great feature being altered so drastically. I sincerely hope Hoka doesn't make similar changes to the Mafate, as it would be a real shame to lose another go-to shoe for comfort and support. Overall, the Speed Goat 6 is a step in the wrong direction, and I'm extremely disappointed with this update.

If you loved the 5 do not buy the 6. Completely different shoe. Tongue is not good. Stiff. Front of shoe folds weird causing pinching. Total let down because I highly recommend the 5 and was excited for an upgrade.

Leaving aside the launch colorway which was an insane decision, the shoe just feels terrible to hike and run in. So stiff and unresponsive. I returned mine and went back to my beat up Speedgoat 4s. Then bought the Mafate Speed 4 which are also great. Hopefully Hoka doesn't ruin those with the next version.

Want to hike

I recently purchased a pair of running shoes with traction from Fleet Fleet, as I frequently play on wet pitches (due to dew or rain). Unfortunately, after wearing them for the first time during a game yesterday, I experienced significant discomfort. The shoes caused severe bruising to my heel, resulting in pain and swelling that has left me unable to walk comfortably. With 12 years of experience in playing on similar surfaces, I have never encountered a shoe that caused such an issue. I had to apply ice to reduce the swelling, but I am still experiencing difficulty walking. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this product to others I wish I could post some pictures here. I even went one size up based on the experts suggestion which didn't help.

I haven't even bought them... actually I just saw them didn't even know that SG 6 was out but to see that they have the same tongue that they had for SG 5 I won't even bother purchasing them...BRING BACK SG 4 PLEASE !!!! Tey just ruined the shoes changing the tongue so badly why??? Did they forget this is intended for ultra running??? I doubt Karl Meltzer is still giving any inputs on these models.. I'm currently injured after rolling my ankle because I couldn't find a way to lace my shoes with SP 5 without having pain and discomfort... decided to lace them up just basic lasing and they became completely unstable. Here on the East Coast is all bout rugged terrain I have never felt a second of concern running with SG 4 the greatest show ever created ...it's so disappointing what they are doing to this shoe so frustrating.

What is up with this camo design and granola colors? Terrible! Will not purchase.

Ultrarunner. Like other reviewers noted, Hoka botched the tongue on this otherwise fantastic shoe. One star because I had to return them after the first run. If you're a runner that typically needs the extra lacing holes, I strongly urge you away from this shoe-- the tongue is so short on this updated model that the laces are off of it, onto your socks, especially with those critical few extra millimeters that using the additional lacing holes takes. Completely unnecessary mistake, and Hoka should strongly consider an intermediate update to correct for this before the SG7, which I'm assuming is years out. Bummer, because they very nicely corrected many of the faults of the SG5, which wasn't a great update, IMO.

Looks like a 2 year old designed the shoe. Increasing bad colors and design. I hated the last version with the heel and less support. Restart from the Speedgoat 4. I have 1 pair of Speedgoat 4 that I have been saving because I new they would mess it up again. Not happy, I am going to have to change my dogs name. What sounds similar to HOKA?

The tongue of the shoe was stitched wrong causing unusual wear and tear to both the shoe and my foot.