Hoka - EVO Speedgoat
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"most durable shoe I've ever had. ... I have over 800 miles on them, foam is dead, but still a bit of traction left. ... Never got even half of that in other speedgoats outsole."
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"most durable shoe I've ever had. ... I have over 800 miles on them, foam is dead, but still a bit of traction left. ... Never got even half of that in other speedgoats outsole."
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
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"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"Since wearing Hoka Speedgoats, now for years, I have not rolled my ankles once. ... The reason is that the sole is super wide and tapers aggressively from the fabric, outward into a wedge shape."
"The solution according to her? Where Hoka speedgoats. I continued to wear them to hikertown, and gave someone they very good condition topos for my new rei ordered speedgoats and she was right."
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
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"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"Speed goats are the most comfortable on the downhill, especially if technical or steep."
"I’ve done owls head, Zealand, the tris, carters, kinsman’s, twins + galehead, Madison and Adams, and Washington all in the same pair and they’re holding up well."
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"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"I've since switched to Hoka Speedgoats and all that is a distant memory. ... Super cushy ... the payback in end-of-the-day comfort is huge to me."
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"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"I've since switched to Hoka Speedgoats and all that is a distant memory. ... Super cushy ... the payback in end-of-the-day comfort is huge to me."
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"Since wearing Hoka Speedgoats, now for years, I have not rolled my ankles once. ... The reason is that the sole is super wide and tapers aggressively from the fabric, outward into a wedge shape."
"after working with blaze physio I switched into hoka speedgoats and it changed my hike! The pain in my ankles was gone"
"my feet were completely pain, ache, and blister-free. ... Once I switched to HOKAs, all that disappeared immediately. ... My first time ever wearing Speedgoats, I did 26 mile r/t backpacking trip and my feet were completely fine."
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"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"Speed goats are the most comfortable on the downhill, especially if technical or steep."
"I did 5 days across Skye in hoka speedgoats with a full 65l pack."
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"Unfortunately their souls and the desert are very incompatible and they will wear out fast, so if you are expecting 500 miles per shoe, the hokas will not hit that, especially in the first 700 miles. ... Disappointed that I barely made the 260 mark on no tread ... At home I'm getting closer to 400 miles with the speed goats in pnw hiking but that desert Sands them down fast ... I really wish topos made a sole more like the speed goat or that hoka made a more durable shoe."
"I’d wager the speedgoats’ sole holds up well in the PNW, but they seem to essentially dissolve in hot dry conditions ... The AZT killed my speedgoat soles after a week, it’s really not a great compound for hot/dry/sandy"
"I’d wager the speedgoats’ sole holds up well in the PNW, but they seem to essentially dissolve in hot dry conditions ... The AZT killed my speedgoat soles after a week, it’s really not a great compound for hot/dry/sandy"
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"Unfortunately their souls and the desert are very incompatible and they will wear out fast, so if you are expecting 500 miles per shoe, the hokas will not hit that, especially in the first 700 miles. ... Disappointed that I barely made the 260 mark on no tread ... At home I'm getting closer to 400 miles with the speed goats in pnw hiking but that desert Sands them down fast ... I really wish topos made a sole more like the speed goat or that hoka made a more durable shoe."
"I’d wager the speedgoats’ sole holds up well in the PNW, but they seem to essentially dissolve in hot dry conditions ... The AZT killed my speedgoat soles after a week, it’s really not a great compound for hot/dry/sandy"
"I’d wager the speedgoats’ sole holds up well in the PNW, but they seem to essentially dissolve in hot dry conditions ... The AZT killed my speedgoat soles after a week, it’s really not a great compound for hot/dry/sandy"
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"I used to hate speed goats for uphill because they’re so chonky that I felt like I couldn’t get onto my tippy toes on steep climbs."
"I’ve never rolled my ankles as much as I do in speedgoats"
"Hoka speed goats for me had such a wide platform under my foot I could feel my ankle rolling in store while trying to change directions and the shoe wouldn’t roll with it."
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"I might try to stay away then. I’ve been able to avoid rolls for a while but a bad one is such a big set back ... I might give those a try first. ... I’m going to give them both a try but would rather not fall in love if it’s going to get me injured haha"
"I might try to stay away then. I’ve been able to avoid rolls for a while but a bad one is such a big set back ... I might give those a try first. ... I’m going to give them both a try but would rather not fall in love if it’s going to get me injured haha"
"the speed goats have a bit of an outward flare from the top to the bottom of the soul. Creates a larger footprint, a bigger platform. Certainly helped. But largely, I twist my ankles regularly. It fucking hurts"
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"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"the midsole is flatter than a pancake ... the midsole cushion is gone and causing foot pain"
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"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"even in the men's wide I have to wrap my bunions in leukotape and still get a lot of irritation due to the toe squeeze of the tapered toe box (and I'm already going up 1/2 size)"
"even in the men's wide I have to wrap my bunions in leukotape and still get a lot of irritation due to the toe squeeze of the tapered toe box (and I'm already going up 1/2 size)"
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"they shit clumpy things with even shittier grip on muddy terrain"
"If it's snow/slush/excessive mud, I'll move up to Salomon 4D GTX boots and usually gaiters."
"But, for really really muddy nasty situations I have a pair of Inov8 with deep lugs that are amazing."
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"I might try to stay away then. I’ve been able to avoid rolls for a while but a bad one is such a big set back ... I might give those a try first. ... I’m going to give them both a try but would rather not fall in love if it’s going to get me injured haha"
"I was running exclusively in SGs, and rolled my ankle badly thrice in three months at the end of last year."
"the speed goats have a bit of an outward flare from the top to the bottom of the soul. Creates a larger footprint, a bigger platform. Certainly helped. But largely, I twist my ankles regularly. It fucking hurts"
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"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"even in the men's wide I have to wrap my bunions in leukotape and still get a lot of irritation due to the toe squeeze of the tapered toe box (and I'm already going up 1/2 size)"
"even in the men's wide I have to wrap my bunions in leukotape and still get a lot of irritation due to the toe squeeze of the tapered toe box (and I'm already going up 1/2 size)"
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"I *hate* wearing trail shoes on the road. Always just feels... clompy. ... Doesn't matter the brand, my old Hoka Speedgoats, Sauconys, Salomons, New Balance, I've never found a trail shoe that feels comfortable on the road. ... The cushioning doesn't feel quite right, there's no snap, it almost feels like the outsole is sticking to the road. Or like I can feel the lugs pushing back up into my foot. ... I can grind out a slow mile or two but I *hate* it."
"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"I *hate* wearing trail shoes on the road. Always just feels... clompy. ... Doesn't matter the brand, my old Hoka Speedgoats, Sauconys, Salomons, New Balance, I've never found a trail shoe that feels comfortable on the road. ... The cushioning doesn't feel quite right, there's no snap, it almost feels like the outsole is sticking to the road. Or like I can feel the lugs pushing back up into my foot. ... I can grind out a slow mile or two but I *hate* it."
Yes! 100% yes! I retired mine after 500 miles years ago not knowing it would be impossible to find the right balance again.
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->Hello. I come from the same issue. I had major issues with Plantar Fasciitis after running in the Speedcross and S/Lab Speed for many years. My first shoe was the Hoka Speedgoat Evo. That was an epic shoe, but sold out everywhere so quickly I only ever ran in one pair. Since then I’ve tried many similar shoes, looking for great grip, soft and bouncy ride, but good stability as I over-pronate, plus I recently developed osteoarthritisin my big toes. So, I really rate the following: - Hoka Mafate Speed 4. Good all rounder - Salomon S/lab genesis. A little narrow and unstable but speedy and shed mud quickly - La Sportiva Prodigeo Pro - great foam and good grip, lightweight. - Saucony Xodus Ultra - 1 and 3 are pretty good, ignore the 2. - Hoka Tecton X 3 - my go-to race shoe for hard packed trails and gravel I like the Speedgoat, Catamount, Fuji Lite, Ultra Glide too but they all have compromises that the shoes above don’t have in the same way.
r/trailrunning • Trailrunning shoe that is stable and soft ->Hello - I would say that the Prodigio Pro will feel a bit too squishy for general walking around. I walk the dogs in a pair of Salomon GTX Thundercross. They’re stable enough, comfy, and waterproof. The Ultraglide are also a good option. I’ve also had numerous Inov8 Roclite, Trailfly which are also good for hiking if you like zero drop. Hoka are also comfy if you stay clear of the racing shoes - Challenger ATR or Speedgoat. I also like the ASICS Fujilite for walking. I’d suggest avoiding the S/Lab Genesis, Tecton X3, Mafate 5, Prodigio Pro, Nike Trail Ultra, or anything with a PEBA Foam or really pronounced rocker. They will be too squishy, unstable and wobbly underfoot.
r/trailrunning • Shoe recommendation ->I think I've had 6 pairs from 3,4, evo, 5 and the 6 is by far the worst. 5 wore out fast, the 6 is likely the same but it's not in my rotation enough to die. I was the biggest sg fan but the dream is over, they suck now.
r/trailrunning • Are the Speedgoat 6s really that terrible? ->I started with the Salomon Speedcross line, but they're kinda overkill for the Bay Area trails I run. I loved my Hoka EVO Speedgoats, but they didn’t last long. I’ve tried every Nike trail shoe and not a fan of the feel, though they look hella good. I’ll probably keep rotating between my Speedcross and Hokas.
r/trailrunning • Do you own multiple pairs of shoes? ->Hoka EVO speed goat
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->The EVO Speedgoat was an amazing shoe for its time. I’d take that upper with the Tecton X3 midsole all day everyday (love the X3 but the upper doesn’t work well with my narrow heels).
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->Evo Speedgoat. Light, perfect blend of protection and bounce from the foam, excellent lockdown, and most durable shoe I've ever had. I have over 800 miles on them, foam is dead, but still a bit of traction left. Never got even half of that in other speedgoats outsole. It's like everything about the shoe was superior to the normal speedgoat. My hope is for the Evo Speedgoat 2, matrix upper and midsole foam from the Tecton.
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->I feel more agile in tech than any other shoe in recent memory. It reminds me a lot of the EVO Speedgoat (RIP)
r/trailrunning • La sportiva prodigio pro ->All going to depend on you. A lot of people love speed goats, I hated them. A lot of people hate the Nike Ultrafly, I love them. Best advice is to go somewhere that you can try on multiple brands and find out what works for you.
r/trailrunning • Which trail shoes ->Winter/snow i wear waterproof Danner boots. The rest of the year i rock Speed goats no gortex. they dry fast and I have sweaty feet.
r/backpacking • Pros and cons of wearing trail runners (Hoka speedgoats) over conventional boots (Berghaus) ->I have and not a great fit unfortunately. Still a little tight in the midfoot. I’m sure they’d break in fine, but wasn’t my glass slipper out of the box lol
r/trailrunning • Similar Shoe to Saucony Peregrine 15? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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