Hoka - Speedgoat 5

You’re on the right track if you want Bushido but with more cushion then the obvious first port of call is the La Sportiva Mutant. If you want even more cushion and slightly less technical capability then try Akasha or Prodigio. Otherwise something like Salomon S lab Alpine, or S lab Ultra. Nnormal Kjerag is another very technically capable shoe but also known for being low stack, perhaps more comfortable for running than Bushido though (I haven’t tried both so can’t confirm). My controversial pick that others may balk at is Speedgoat 5s and 6s. They’re not necessarily nimble but they do have Vibram Megagrip and I’ve really appreciated their ability to scramble.

I had Hoka Speedgoat 5 wide model for the past 3 seasons and ran everything from packed dirt roads to mountainous technical rocky trails and I swear by them if you’re looking for an all-around shoe. If you are going to be strictly running in the mountains with technical rocky terrain I would look into something like La Sportiva Akasha or Bushido or anything from Salomon S Lab line - better ground feel and more grip. But that also depends on the width of your feet (those models are too narrow for me). If you have wider feet then look into Topo brand or Altra (Lone Peaks and Mont Blanc models - plenty wide toe box and the former is minimal cushioning and the latter is more cushioned, both are zero drop). Also a good all round shoe is Saucony Peregrine, but make sure to try them on if you get a chance because it can be a great shoe for most people but if it doesn’t fit your feet correctly you will not enjoy it. Hope this helps. ✌️

So I loved the Speedgoat 5 (wide), the 6 is ok but just isn’t the same. Kind of makes me sad. Challenger is different but I think I like it more than the 6. I know this is probably the wrong sub but does anyone have a road shoe that gives me those SG5 feels with a tread I won’t wear off in a month on the pavement?

I daily wear trail runners. Hoka speedgoat 5s felt like they wore out really quick (but super comfy and I'd do it again if they still made them). Wearing challengers now and I feel like they're doing just fine though. Probably a different compound or something. I'd imagine the answer is just "it depends"

if you are in asics n like asics fit, maybe Fuji n Trabuco also something you should look into. for my light gravel, i have Novablast3 TR, n sometimes also got away with Adizero SL2. but my long distance trail shoes are Torrent2, Speedgoat5, XodusUltra2 n just newly acquired EndorphinRift. among my lineup, SG5 probably overkill for something under 30km. for Salomon, most reviewer would highlight about its narrowness. take note

i used xu2 for my utmb chiangmai 100k n verbier 100k, theyre plenty cushioned. prior to these 2 races, i used sg5 for transjeju 100k n chiangmai 50k, also comfy. the reason i went for xu2 for my recent races coz theyre less 'bulky' than sg5. so far for my races with dropbag access, i havent swap shoes despite having 2nd shoe in bag, but i do swap socks n insoles(when theyre damp)

Speedgoat 5’s I went through 6 pairs on my triple crown hikes. I’ll never wear another shoe on trail.

I have flat feet, I wear Speedgoat 5’s. I’ll never wear another shoe if I can help it. I bought 10 pairs and keep them in the closet till a need a new pair. I used to struggle with plantar fasciitis. I got carbon fiber insoles and never had a problem again.

12,650 miles total hiked on long distance trails were all in trail runners. I’ll be on the CDT sobo this year with Speedgoat 5’s I only wear hiking boots if I’m helping with trail maintenance.

Thats what I did. Sized up in mafate speed 4 and they are wider than my previous speed goat 5 in wide

Yeah, I have about 22 pairs in my current rotation 😬 plus a couple unused backups in storage of some faves lol. But there are a few that are very close to retiring. I normally run 6 days a week, at least one of them on trails. I have 4 pairs of trail shoes that I'm rotating through (2 x Speedgoat 5, Trabuco 12, Caldera 6). They all have close to 500km on them. I have recently bought Salomon Genesis and Saucony Xodus Ultra 3, but haven't tried either yet since I'm now tapering for an 80k race and don't want to risk trying anything new. The Speedgoat 5 has been my favourite shoe for a while, but I have enjoyed the Trabuco a lot as well. I generally prefer them if there's both road and trail. My boyfriend used to think my shoe collection was insane, but I normally run 80-100km per week, so he sees that they are all getting used regularly and doesn't complain anymore lol [https://imgur.com/a/METTAiM](https://imgur.com/a/METTAiM)

where did your SG5s breakdown? like is it the upper, the foam went dead or the lugs? i have a pair thats still going strong at 200 miles but now i'm worried b/c everyone seem to be saying there's a sharp drop off at some point

Oh wow I’m on PNW too I’m surprised the vibram gets worn from the soft and muddy trails. That’s not good!

I've the Speedgoat 5 and Zegama 2. The Zegama are way better for me, in particular for long runs 20k+, as I'm getting blisters with the SG5s. Zegama's are so much more comfortable and better fitting and they work very well on tarmac too. Due to the stack height, they are not the most stable, so I wouldn't recommend them for highly technical trails or muddy stuff (but I'd say that's true for the SG5s too). Next trail shoe purchase will be Zegama's again, my feet do love them.

I have had a few trail running shoes. Xodus Ultra, Lone Peak, Terrex Agravic Speed, and now Speedgoats. They are all so different. Road shoes seem to be convalescing around some common principles related to uppers and midsoles, but trail shoes are still all over the place. I like a good heel counter in a trail shoe. Right now my favorites are my Speedgoat 5s. They were half the price of the Speedgoat 6 and they are really comfortable.

When we went to Costa Rica I brought one pair of shoes - Hoka Speedgoat 5s. Wore them in the airport, shopping in town, on some fairly gnarly hikes around the volcano, and did some hilly trail runs around the hotel too. When we went to Tokyo I did the same thing but with New Balance 1080v13s. They were my only shoes, and we walked probably 15 miles a day, plus 3-5 mile runs in the mornings. When we went to Amsterdam I wore Brooks Glycerins. They were a great do-it-all shoe also.