Second on giving the Speedgoat 2+s a chance. The 2s were the reason I fell in love with Speedgoats, and they were the best for me through the 4s. I've been replenishing my trail shoe supply with the reboot 2s and they've been working great for me with regard to comfort/fit, grip, and durability.
As a fan of the Speedgoat 2 and the EVO, I shifted to other brands until the Mafate 5 came around (which I love for longer/slower runs). I tried the Speedgoat 7 in the same size as my Mafate 5... And I'm going to go up a half size. The toe box is much lower volume than the Mafate 5 (and tapers like older Speedgoat models).
Do you do a lot of powerhiking? SG2 was insanely good for running+hiking. 3, 4 and 5 were absolutely not for long day hikes, because of blister inside of foot where arch starts. 6 is better again?
I will third the Speedgoat 2s. They made me a loyal Hoka consumer up to the 5s. 5s were garbage for me and made me convert to the Zegamas. Very comfortable, durable, and toothy, grippy lugs. I love them!
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