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.
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.
If you plan on using them on both trail and in town because you only want to deal with one pair, then it's a easy trail running decision.
Speedgoats are awesome. I had the 4s, have a regular pair of the 5s and a gtx pair of the 5s.
I love them.
From the pictures online, it seems like a pretty easy terrain for speedgoats 7 without gtx.
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.
If you plan on using them on both trail and in town because you only want to deal with one pair, then it's a easy trail running decision.
Speedgoats are awesome. I had the 4s, have a regular pair of the 5s and a gtx pair of the 5s.
I love them.
From the pictures online, it seems like a pretty easy terrain for speedgoats 7 without gtx.
I hope this isn’t a completely pointless post as the specific model - HOKA Speedgoat 5 - isn’t available and I can’t vouch for the 6 but hopefully it’s similar. North of 200lbs, this shoe was a revelation to me, I didn’t realise at the time that trail shoes could be as cushioned. I never had any issues with stability either. I’m not looking forward to replacing them.
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