Hoka - Speedgoat 6
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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"
"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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41
"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'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."
"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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"the uppers are so thin and breathable"
"they dry fast and I have sweaty feet."
"They only take a few mins to dry out if you are wearing proper socks, wool/poly blend."
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"They only take a few mins to dry out if you are wearing proper socks, wool/poly blend."
"they dry fast and I have sweaty feet."
"I’ve dunked them in rivers and they dry quick."
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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 also used to have weak ankles from a bad sprain years ago and I haven’t had any issues in this shoe with the 5mm drop. ... That’s why I like the 5mm drop on the Speedgoat. It feels right in the middle."
"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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"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"
"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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"super comfortable with plenty of grip and the have wide fit up to size 15 (UK) ... both are super comfortable"
"I have a really wide foot and the speedgoats come in wide, and they fit me great."
"As someone who runs in Speedgoat 6s, is if you do get them, get the wide version. ... Even if you think you don't have wide feet. I never used to be a wide in Hokas and then when they changed fitting and style in the year of the Clifton 7, I've had to go wide ever since for them to be comfortable."
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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'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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"I have additionally had issues with the Vibram soles delaminating from THREE SEPARATE PAIRS of Speedgoats now. So they are struggling with some quality control issues with their adhesive. ... I think their adhesive just degrades with time. The shoes were probably manufactured and sat in a warehouse long before they made their way to my feet. Plus I think the design of their sole contributes to the problem."
"they break down incredibly fast ... each time it feels like they last for a shorter number of miles ... For me, they've started breaking down after about 200 miles ... my current pair has holes in the front of the sole ... My other 2 pairs got a hole near the heel part of the sole; rocks would get in and while running they would hit my heel which was quite painful"
"I’d wager the speedgoats’ sole holds up well in the PNW, but they seem to essentially dissolve in hot dry conditions ... The AZT killed my speedgoat soles after a week, it’s really not a great compound for hot/dry/sandy"
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"they break down incredibly fast ... each time it feels like they last for a shorter number of miles ... For me, they've started breaking down after about 200 miles ... my current pair has holes in the front of the sole ... My other 2 pairs got a hole near the heel part of the sole; rocks would get in and while running they would hit my heel which was quite painful"
"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%."
"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%."
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"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)"
"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)"
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"I have additionally had issues with the Vibram soles delaminating from THREE SEPARATE PAIRS of Speedgoats now. So they are struggling with some quality control issues with their adhesive. ... I think their adhesive just degrades with time. The shoes were probably manufactured and sat in a warehouse long before they made their way to my feet. Plus I think the design of their sole contributes to the problem."
"they break down incredibly fast ... each time it feels like they last for a shorter number of miles ... For me, they've started breaking down after about 200 miles ... my current pair has holes in the front of the sole ... My other 2 pairs got a hole near the heel part of the sole; rocks would get in and while running they would hit my heel which was quite painful"
"I’d wager the speedgoats’ sole holds up well in the PNW, but they seem to essentially dissolve in hot dry conditions ... The AZT killed my speedgoat soles after a week, it’s really not a great compound for hot/dry/sandy"
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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%."
"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)"
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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"
"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 ... 6 only has the weird high sock option."
"I was running exclusively in SGs, and rolled my ankle badly thrice in three months at the end of last year."
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"the midsole is flatter than a pancake ... the midsole cushion is gone and causing foot pain"
"the midsole is flatter than a pancake ... the midsole cushion is gone and causing foot pain"
"It has a very stiff heel counter ... the speedgoat has a really stiff heel counter"
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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"
"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 ... 6 only has the weird high sock option."
"I was running exclusively in SGs, and rolled my ankle badly thrice in three months at the end of last year."
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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%."
"the midsole is flatter than a pancake ... the midsole cushion is gone and causing foot pain"
"the midsole is flatter than a pancake ... the midsole cushion is gone and causing foot pain"
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"6 blisters me."
"The SG6 is like running on a block of wood compared to SG5"
"Speedgoats use Vibram Megagrip which is one of the best compounds for pure grip on most surfaces but the trade off is that it is not durable for consistent road/pavement abuse. ... You can certainly use it for that, just don’t expect anything approaching the life span of a road or cross training shoe. ... megagrip and the SG6s deeper lugs both being particularly susceptible. ... I’ve put around 120-150k on my current Speedgoat 6’s (very close to 50/50 road and trail miles) and the tread is very noticeably worn down while the upper looks new."
Really depends on what kinds of trails you'll be running, and what kind of milage. I have and like the AP 5 a lot, but use it mostly for muddier and/or steeper terrain on longer runs. It has aggressive lugs, that you don't need for smoother, flater single track. They'll of course work for that, but won't be as fun. Same with the Speedgoat (which I also own) but they're a little more stable, while not a agile. If you're coming from the road and some fast running, something like the Salomon Genesis might work better. Or even the Sense Ride, if you'll be doing mostly shorter runs. The Sense Ride is what I use for "speed" work on the trails, and it's a fun shoe. But it doesn't have deep lugs or a lot of cushioning/stack height, so I don't use it for longer runs.
r/trailrunning • AGILITY PEAK 5 ->But the Speedgoat is even clunkier (I have both). And for the stack height, I think the Agility Peak is pretty nimble.
r/Ultramarathon • Alternatives to Hoka Speed Goats ->The Speegoat 6 in wide didn't help me any, but going up a half size did. Might be worth trying a pair like that on. But it's still not perfect for me, and I plan to try the Merrell Agility Peak next, because their MTL Long Sky 2 fits me so well, with a generous footbox (but the Long Sky's a much different shoe).
r/trailrunning • HOKA Mach 6 (wide) but for trail running? ->I Like the Hoke Speed Goat 6 Wide
r/trailrunning • Can you recommend an all-terrain running shoe for wide feet and a heavy build? ->I got the wide fit.Raced in them on a hilly trail yesterday and they were superb. Grippy on all terrain and very comfortable. Just my experience coming from a saucony trail show.
r/trailrunning • Are the Speedgoat 6s really that terrible? ->They aren’t great. I loved the 5s but the 6s are dead feeling and hard and the shoe itself feels odd. Disappointed.
r/trailrunning • Are the Speedgoat 6s really that terrible? ->I'm on my third pair of Mach 6 (wide) for road runs and I'm looking for something with a similar fit for trail runs. I owned several pairs of the Torrent 2 and loved them, but swear they got narrower when they redesigned them as the Torrent 3 and haven't really found a trail shoe I love since. I recently tried Speedgoat 6 in wide, and I generally like them, but after a 70-minute run with about 2k ft of vert in the Marin Headlands, my pinky toe is kind of busted (even with heel lock lacing). Curiously, I ran up Mt. Tam (\~2500 ft, 3.5 miles) then back down a rather steep trail and didn't have issues. I ran the Double Dipsea (14.5 miles, 4.4k ft vert) in the Saucony Peregrine 13 (wide) and got bad blisters on my heels (even with heel lock lacing). I still wear the shoes for long walks on the weekends and like them -- just didn't seem to do well on all those stairs. I haven't had much luck with Topo or Altras. Any recommendations?
r/trailrunning • HOKA Mach 6 (wide) but for trail running? ->https://preview.redd.it/tyogggab49ff1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e61e57a324ef88923d53e5f361d6fbe14a818ed Tried and now going with Speedgoat 6 wide. Thanks!!!!
r/askswitzerland • Do I need hiking shoes? Help! ->Honestly I don't get the hate. First Speedgoats for me and after about 50 miles the whole shoe has softened and moulded to my foot like a glove. I always go wide in Hoka without a doubt, if makes a world of difference. Great traction, fit and cushion for me. The upper feels durable although not the most breathable upper I've had. Seems like a solid shoe for me which suits my road to trail antics. Haven't tried running anything over half marathon distance in them though, so not sure how they'd do on an ultra.
r/trailrunning • Is Speedgoat 6 that bad? ->As someone who runs in Speedgoat 6s, is if you do get them, get the wide version. Even if you think you don't have wide feet. I never used to be a wide in Hokas and then when they changed fitting and style in the year of the Clifton 7, I've had to go wide ever since for them to be comfortable. My only gripe with the SG6 is the lockdown is a bit meh which caused me a bruised toe recently on a long fast descent during a race. They start to feel a bit firm under foot on longer distances to me. I mainly use them for trail training runs and anything upto a trail half marathon.
r/Ultramarathon • Arc of Attrition Shoes ->I tried on some speed goat 6s and I like them. I run in hokas for half’s and marathons so I am a fan of the brand. Have you scrambled in speed goats on class 3? Any issues?
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoe with scrambling capability ->I just started getting into trail running more the past few months from road running. My feet run wide so I got the speedgoats in the wide option. They are top notch so far. (1/2 sized up too for what its worth)
r/trailrunning • First Trail Shoe Advice – Speedgoat 6 or Terrex Agravic 3? Other Suggestions Welcome! ->I've had them since September and they are amazing to me. I think the criticism comes from people whose foot doesn't fit correctly. My foot works perfectly with them and they are super comfortable. The sole resists very well after a lot of technical terrain, and even though I have had to use them on some asphalt at times, they continue very well. In general they are worth it, give them a chance and they will surprise you.
r/trailrunning • Are the Speedgoat 6s really that terrible? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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