Customer Reviews Hoka Speedgoat 6

I've had 3 pairs of Speedgoats in the past that were very comfortable and had good cushioning. I don't like the revised models, they are too stiff and not enough cushioning in the sole. I've had these shoes almost 2 1/2 months.

I thought these were going to be the perfect black sneakers. Everyone I showed the pic to thought they were black, but when they came they were more gray with a purplish color. I was anxiously awaiting these because I liked that they were black with gray bottoms instead of all black or black with white bottoms. The color name didn't help at all. I wish they would have looked like the picture, but unfortunately they did not and I had to return them

These seem too bulky for my feet I just had a knee replacement and feel like I can't walk in them

As a hiking tour company owner, I have been hiking in Hokas since about 2016 and have owned every edition since then and around a dozen pairs. I have recommended them repeatedly for years to clients and on social media. I have worn the 6 now for enough hikes that they should be broken in but they still hurt. From the start they felt more stiff than any previous Hoka upon just trying on. The tongue doesn't come up as high and isnt as padded and protective from the laces. The sides hit and rub under my ankle bone which has never been an issue before. I don't feel quite as stable in them for some reason. They just overall are not as comfortable as previous models and I can't recommend them. I'm willing to see what other companies have developed which I hadn't even considered the past 7 years. I hope the 7 goes back to the comfort of the editions made 2017-2019 when I could hike 80 miles in 5 days in comfort.

What is going on with the colors of the women's trail running line??? It's impossible to find a nice colorway. These all look like men's. I love my Mach 6, Clifton, but wanted to replace my Torrent for a long time and I can't find a colorway that I can look at it for longer than 2 seconds without giving me eyesore. We want neutrals, black upper on light midsole and feminine colorways! Thank you.

I've been using the Speedgoat since version 2, skipping the year of the slicing tongue, loved the 5s. The 6s are a complete overhaul and it's not a good change. Most important is sizing changed, I was a 7.5 in previous Speedgoats, so that's what I ordered, they are too short. I should have gotten an 8, my toes hurt. Second, the tongue, why do you always change the tongue? Now it has an elevated/thickness right where you would tie the shoe, then the tie will slip unless you tie it very tight, then it feels like you are bruising the top of your foot while running. I don't understand the purpose of this change. I ordered Gull/Stormy skies color, it's interesting, wouldn't have selected if I saw it in person, I think it has snowflakes. Some positives: I like the heel cup, if feels more fitted, less pebbles are getting in my shoe. The improved grippiness of the soles are good. They are grippy. I'm really bummed with the changes and in the market for some new trail shoes.I think I waited too long to return so will probably have to sell them, unfortunately.

the new tongue on these models makes it difficult to put your foot in and pulls socks tight Just awful. Tried lacing differently but still awful

I feel that the quality of material has changed to cheaper than what Hoka use to be. Very rigid and not soft and comfy, like before!

I have 3 pairs of Hoka Speedgoat 5 that had comfortable fit right out of the box. This Speedgoat 6 model is a disappointment. The shoes are stiff and the toe box is tight. I have worn them once on a day out with friends shopping and lunching. The shoes pinched my feet and I could not wait to remove them. I have always ordered size 10 from Hoka, and that has been a perfect size for me. These shoes are also size 10, but would be better suited to someone who wears 9.5, if they can deal with the stiffness and lack of cushioning. So sorry, Hoka.

We need to go back to the 4's or the 5's. The 6's do not even co pare to previous generations, especially when it comes to the 6 in a Mid GTX. There is zero ankle support in this version of the Speedgoat Mid, which is essentially the whole reason you'd look for a mid. This not the shoe for that. Absolute downgrade. I hate to be leaving a review this negative because it's been my exclusive running shoe for years, have loved and recommended them over and over again. Disappointing.

i am a trail runner in CO - loved these shoes but this pair are different and have caused foot problems. The front toe box is way too wide. I am in search of a replacement now.

The revamped Speedgoat 6 now does not fit orthotics like the previous models did. Am returning because I need to insert orthotics so now, need to find a different shoe. Too bad because the Speedgoat 5 was perfect.

You added too much height to this shoe for trail running. I badly sprained my ankle trying to run trails with this shoe. Please bring back the Speedgoat 5!

Whoever designed this shoe needs to be retrained and assigned to a different part of the company.. Depressing version of the shoe. I don't understand who made the design choices and upgrades that don't feel like upgrades performance wise but this was a massive step backwards. Designs all look the same and are awful and there is basically nothing available for people with wide feet. Can we get more options for designs for wide feet? People with wide feet don't deserve waterproof shoes?

I have ran in every iteration of the Speedgoat (including the EVO which was my favorite shoe of all time). The new SG6 are incredibly stiff and unforgiving. I have never felt this destroyed after wearing a pair of new shoes. I get it, some people like that feeling, but what is Hoka known for? Cloudy comfort, all day long. These are absolutely the opposite. Buyer beware!

The is falling apart