Hoka - Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"I’ve done owls head, Zealand, the tris, carters, kinsman’s, twins + galehead, Madison and Adams, and Washington all in the same pair and they’re holding up well."
"I've put 500+ miles into every pair of Hoka Speedgoats I have owned--really just the lugs start to wear down after a while."
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"I’ve done owls head, Zealand, the tris, carters, kinsman’s, twins + galehead, Madison and Adams, and Washington all in the same pair and they’re holding up well."
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"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"I had them on my feet for 6 hours + with no pain points ... Super comfy"
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
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"As someone with severe nerve compression and multiple extruded discs; I need these shoes - they aren’t just for sport. ... Had to scour the internet to order new speedgoat 5s"
"after working with blaze physio I switched into hoka speedgoats and it changed my hike! The pain in my ankles was gone"
"Since wearing Hoka Speedgoats, now for years, I have not rolled my ankles once. ... The reason is that the sole is super wide and tapers aggressively from the fabric, outward into a wedge shape."
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"I’ve dunked them in rivers and they dry quick."
"They dried quickly."
"Both dry out pretty quickly for me."
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"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"Personally, I’ve rucked the Bataan Memorial Death March (a full marathon with 35 pounds dry weight, terrain is part road / part desert sand) a couple of times in Hoka Speedgoat mids, with zero foot problems."
"Since wearing Hoka Speedgoats, now for years, I have not rolled my ankles once. ... The reason is that the sole is super wide and tapers aggressively from the fabric, outward into a wedge shape."
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"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"I had them on my feet for 6 hours + with no pain points ... Super comfy"
"I've since switched to Hoka Speedgoats and all that is a distant memory. ... Super cushy ... the payback in end-of-the-day comfort is huge to me."
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"They have great soles for traction on rocks and dirt!"
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"Personally, I’ve rucked the Bataan Memorial Death March (a full marathon with 35 pounds dry weight, terrain is part road / part desert sand) a couple of times in Hoka Speedgoat mids, with zero foot problems."
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"An almost new pair I wore in a mountain 100 was dead after the race. ... It was all stretched out and even had a hole in the side when it wasn't that crazy technical of terrain."
"An almost new pair I wore in a mountain 100 was dead after the race. ... It was all stretched out and even had a hole in the side when it wasn't that crazy technical of terrain."
"I did 175 miles on AZT with Hokas. Made it but they were toast. ... plus I was carrying 55# most days because of the water scenario"
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"An almost new pair I wore in a mountain 100 was dead after the race. ... It was all stretched out and even had a hole in the side when it wasn't that crazy technical of terrain."
"An almost new pair I wore in a mountain 100 was dead after the race. ... It was all stretched out and even had a hole in the side when it wasn't that crazy technical of terrain."
"I did 175 miles on AZT with Hokas. Made it but they were toast. ... plus I was carrying 55# most days because of the water scenario"
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"Out of the box, VERY grippy, but after 100 miles of trails they’re shredded. I had to switch to protect my wallet! ... Wasn’t really the shoe itself, the lugs/tread just get worn down to nothing in my usual hiking area in San Diego county. It’s a shame, I do love the shoe, just wish Hoka would make a change to a more rugged material."
"The vibram kept separating from the midsole on mine after 50 or 100 miles."
"Mine lasted me 50km before they became gardening shoes."
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"I might try to stay away then. I’ve been able to avoid rolls for a while but a bad one is such a big set back ... I might give those a try first. ... I’m going to give them both a try but would rather not fall in love if it’s going to get me injured haha"
"I might try to stay away then. I’ve been able to avoid rolls for a while but a bad one is such a big set back ... I might give those a try first. ... I’m going to give them both a try but would rather not fall in love if it’s going to get me injured haha"
"the speed goats have a bit of an outward flare from the top to the bottom of the soul. Creates a larger footprint, a bigger platform. Certainly helped. But largely, I twist my ankles regularly. It fucking hurts"
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"the tread/grip on Mafate Speed 4 is WAY better than Speedgoats."
"the tread/grip on Mafate Speed 4 is WAY better than Speedgoats."
"they shit clumpy things with even shittier grip on muddy terrain"
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"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"even in the men's wide I have to wrap my bunions in leukotape and still get a lot of irritation due to the toe squeeze of the tapered toe box (and I'm already going up 1/2 size)"
"even in the men's wide I have to wrap my bunions in leukotape and still get a lot of irritation due to the toe squeeze of the tapered toe box (and I'm already going up 1/2 size)"
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"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"even in the men's wide I have to wrap my bunions in leukotape and still get a lot of irritation due to the toe squeeze of the tapered toe box (and I'm already going up 1/2 size)"
"even in the men's wide I have to wrap my bunions in leukotape and still get a lot of irritation due to the toe squeeze of the tapered toe box (and I'm already going up 1/2 size)"
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"sucks big time on road. ... I would not take the Speedgoat 5 on the road."
"Indeed the vibram lugs after 18 months of using mostly on hard surfaces were destroyed on one side. ... And that may happen in general to trail shoes with big lugs instead of more asphalt oriented outsole."
"I find running on road in luged shoes way more uncomfortable"
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"I was running exclusively in SGs, and rolled my ankle badly thrice in three months at the end of last year."
"I might try to stay away then. I’ve been able to avoid rolls for a while but a bad one is such a big set back ... I might give those a try first. ... I’m going to give them both a try but would rather not fall in love if it’s going to get me injured haha"
"the speed goats have a bit of an outward flare from the top to the bottom of the soul. Creates a larger footprint, a bigger platform. Certainly helped. But largely, I twist my ankles regularly. It fucking hurts"
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"the tread/grip on Mafate Speed 4 is WAY better than Speedgoats."
"the tread/grip on Mafate Speed 4 is WAY better than Speedgoats."
"they shit clumpy things with even shittier grip on muddy terrain"
If you enjoyed the 5 mids, the new mid height are total garbage. My favorite part of the speed goat 5 was the ankle support, the new 6 has no ankle support, and simply a water resistant gasket that provides no support. So my big gripe is the 6 only comes in 'low' and 'water resistant gasket' and there is no longer a 'mid' option
r/trailrunning • Are the Speedgoat 6s really that terrible? ->Hoka Speedgoat 5 mid trail running / hiking boot (goretex) for a recent 3 week pet sit in Sweden. Light and comfortable for long’ish hikes / bike rides in outdoor gear, and bright / colourful / smart enough for wearing with jeans to bars etc. Took nothing else and had no issues. Only travelled with an Osprey Daylite 26 +6 & an 8L Cotopaxi sling so space was at a premium.
r/travel • What’s your biggest struggle with shoes when traveling light? ->There are many great recommendations in r/Rucking. Try this thread: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Rucking/comments/1k8q1j0/lets\_talk\_footwear/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Rucking/comments/1k8q1j0/lets_talk_footwear/) Personally, I’ve rucked the Bataan Memorial Death March (a full marathon with 35 pounds dry weight, terrain is part road / part desert sand) a couple of times in Hoka Speedgoat mids, with zero foot problems. But I don’t think they come in all black. Could perhaps paint them? (I’m only half joking.)
r/hiking • Trail Runners for long distances on asphalt ->Same. I have the Hoka Speedgoats in mid, and throw gaiters over them when rucking on particularly sandy or rough trails. Very comfortable, even on marathon rucks like Bataan last March.
r/Rucking • Running shoes for Rucking??? ->Btw I have been a lover of Hoka Speedgoat for several years. I use a GTX mid version & use it for mostly trail running in ❄️ winter time. I use the La Sportiva Bushido outside of winter. * hiking boots vs trail runners https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouverhiking/comments/1ltydv7/hiking_boots_vs_trail_runners/ * What shoes do you swear by? https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouverhiking/comments/o77olh/what_shoes_do_you_swear_by/
r/vancouverhiking • Trail runner/hiking shoe recommendations for a beginner? ->Trail runner Mids might just be your new travel MVP, ankle hugs without the boot bulk. Check out: [Hoka Speedgoat Mid GTX](https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mens-trail/speedgoat-6-mid-gtx/1155152.html?dwvar_1155152_color=OTC) / Weatherproof clouds for your feet [NNormal Tomir 2.0 Mid](https://www.nnormal.com/en_US/men/shoes/tomir/nnormal-tomir_2_0_boot-N2BTR02-002) / Allround Kilian-approved mountain beast One shoe to explore, run and roam.
r/hikinggear • Best rugged trail runner with good ankle support for travel ->I love the Hoka Mids. Super comfortable, light, quick drying. Not super durable, the soles get torn up on real rocky terrain. I just got a new pair, the old ones lasted 2 years. Multiple backpacking trips, lots of hiking, hunting and work. They’re expensive won’t last forever but they’re the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Trail shoe for long, NOT ultralight trips ->Hey OP, I asked a similar question a few years ago and I got the same spiels but I do still think that a high-cut runner isn't a bad idea. I don't think it's completely removing your ankle from the running equation, just giving you extra support. Something like the hoka speedgoat mid seems like a good shoe provided they fit right for you. I've also really wanted to try the Nike Kiger because it's a pretty low stack trail shoe and I think that would feel a lot more stable. Currently I have the Nike zegama and the fit is perfect just feels a bit tall.
r/trailrunning • Trail shoes for weak ankles ->Hoka Speedgoat Mid GTX is what you want. Seriously. I have worn them snowshoeing on Mt Rainier, hiking in rain, and hiking with snow spikes in snow, for 3 years. Waterproof. Super comfortable. Higher than a regular sneaker. Gortex shoes don’t breathe as well tho so not for the summer.
r/backpacking • Pros and cons of wearing trail runners (Hoka speedgoats) over conventional boots (Berghaus) ->I have haglunds, but it's rarely an issue for my trail shoes (apart from the heel being the main point of wear!). I've almost exclusively run in the Nike trail lineup (terra kiger, pegasus trail) which have softer heel counters, and have also tried Hoka SG 5s with no issues. Having said that, while they have always been fine for my use cases, I don't know if these would be quite aggressive enough for you.
r/ultrarunning • Best trail shoes for haglunds / insertional achilles issues (soft heel counter)? ->Hoka Speedgoat 5, love them!!
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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