Speedgoat 5 GTX Spike

In no particular order - SpeedGoat GTX Spike - Screwshoes - Kahtoola spikes Spikes work better than screws. But screws are the cheapest solution. I get bruises from the exospikes. But that seems to be the exception. Something about their fit and pressure from the straps on my toes.

Icebugs are high quality and durable. Also had Hoka Speedgoat Spike and was happy, particularly with how the foot is protected from the spike pressure.

My feet hurts when I run in icebug or hooka speedgoat 5 spikes so if it’s icy I just put on some kaahtoola nano spikes on some of my other shoes 

North of Sweden here, so winters = thick layer of ice and snow on pretty much all roads, paths and trails. I use Speedgoat GTX spike, the ones with metal spikes. Works a charm, and I never have to worry about slipping. I reckon pretty much all makes has at least one winter shoe on offer, so you can use whatever you're used to but with winter outsoles.

I wear Hoka Speedgoat Spikes (the 5, GTX) and they’re a game changer for me! Love being able to run in such a wide range of conditions, whether it’s icy city streets or light mountain running.

It's a tough one, where I live you pretty much need to have both. I often use my speedgoats 5 gtx for short and quick hikes in the forest, without goretex they will be completely soaked. In summer time/dry times I use my speedgoats 5 without goretex. If you are only running with them, don't mind getting wet and they dry for the next time you use them, there is no real reason for goretex.

It's a tough one, where I live you pretty much need to have both. I often use my speedgoats 5 gtx for short and quick hikes in the forest, without goretex they will be completely soaked. In summer time/dry times I use my speedgoats 5 without goretex. If you are only running with them, don't mind getting wet and they dry for the next time you use them, there is no real reason for goretex.

The bad reviews are from people who liked previous versions. New versions of shoes that change *anything at all* always get bad reviews. I thought the SG5 was amazing, but when it came out the people who were used to the SG4 were saying it was horrible.

Hah, I felt like the SG5 wasn't properly broken-in until after 50 miles.

The SG5's were the most popular trail running shoe for a while. But a lot of folks didn't like the 6 and there are also like 5x more trail shoes available now than there were even just a few years ago. Brands like NNormal and Mount to Coast didn't even exist then. The SG5 was my all-time favorite trail shoe when it came out, I went through 4 pairs of them. But now my favorite is La Sportiva Prodigio Pro, which didn't exist when I was running with SG5s.

I love my GTX Speedgoats

Mine have broken in, but I have also used them for running and walking Very durable shoe, and comfortable when broken in. I have chronic back and hip pain and they’ve been great to me. Tbh if I’m not wearing my work boots, I’m wearing Hokas. Speedgoats, Bondis, Mach 3

This is my choice. My Hokas have a different foot splay.

I really really love my Hoka speedgoat gtx