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Speedgoat 4

Hoka Speedgoat 4

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Sentiment score60% positive
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Last updated: Apr 26, 2026

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Reddit Iconakamark
5 months ago

I have a pair of the NB Fresh Foam More V3 in 4E and they've been good. I have wide feet in the toe box and mid area with normal heels. I hike in them regularly in UT, and they hold up well on the rocky trails. Had the Hoka Speedgoats in wide - loved them, but they weren't wide enough. They irritated a toe injury and neuroma, so had to get surgery. I'm still building up my running mileage, so haven't done more than 5 miles at a time with the NB. We'll see how they handle higher mileage and a full running season next year!

Reddit IconAlfaj0r
8 months ago

Hoka Speedgoats come in Wide, and those work pretty well for my hobbit feet :]

Reddit IconAllaboutgiraffes
9 months ago

This thread has been so helpful for me. I love my speedgoat 4s, and have been disappointed by the "improvements" made to the newest Speedgoat models. Not sure if this will gain any traction, but I made a petition with the hope of convincing Hoka to bring back the Speedgoat 4. If you feel similarly, please feel free to sign and share. Likely nothing will happen, but might as well try... [https://chng.it/ttq7VG4zsv](https://chng.it/ttq7VG4zsv)

Reddit IconBrilliant-Rough7490
10 months ago

Speedgoats are not wide, they are one of the narrowest trail shoes ive worn

10 months ago

Yes, I regret buying the Speedgoat wide because it squished my pinky toe and midfoot. I have switched to Altra Olympus and it was the perfect fit for me, perfect toe box and my midfoot is no longer squished.

Reddit IconCALL_ME_ISHMAEBY
10 months ago

Wide versions of both Speedgoat and Challenger are good to me.

10 months ago

I’ve bought wide versions of both the Speedgoat and Challenger. Altra’s have been fine as well.

Reddit Iconduathlete222
6 months ago

I had Speedgoat 3s up until a few weeks ago (I only ran trails occasionally up until recently) and just got some 6s. They feel about the same to me, if not better.

Reddit Iconeddiebronze
4 months ago

I would look for a wide width option before sizing up even further. If you like the Speedgoat, it is available in a wide width.

Reddit IconEffectiveGlass2121
11 months ago

Unfortunately, the materials on the SG6 changed quite a lot. From my point of view the shoe deteriorated since SG4. So check out whether you have a good fit: for my wide feet with a high span and the tougher materials it does not work out: too much space in the toe box, too much pressure on the span, a tougher mid sole and still (like the predessors) a limited feel for the underground. It is a pity, as I liked 3 and 4 a lot...

11 months ago

Unfortunately, the materials on the SG6 changed quite a lot. From my point of view the shoe deteriorated since SG4. So check out whether you have a good fit: for my wide feet with a high span and the tougher materials it does not work out: too much space in the toe box, too much pressure on the span, a tougher mid sole and still (like the predessors) a limited feel for the underground. It is a pity, as I liked 3 and 4 a lot...

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