11 in Trail Running Shoes
Hoka - Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX
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"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."
"Speed goats are the most comfortable on the downhill, especially if technical or steep."
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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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"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"
"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"
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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 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."
"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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"I’ve dunked them in rivers and they dry quick."
"They only take a few mins to dry out if you are wearing proper socks, wool/poly blend."
"the Goretex ones are only used in the real wet conditions"
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"6 rubs the back of my heel to the point of blistering and bleeding if I don’t tape my heel."
"Caught blisters"
"Caught blisters"
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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."
"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."
"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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"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."
"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"
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"downhills my feet were all over the place"
"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 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"
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"Way too stiff underfoot."
"It has a very stiff heel counter ... the speedgoat has a really stiff heel counter"
"the midsole is flatter than a pancake ... the midsole cushion is gone and causing foot pain"
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"Way too stiff underfoot."
"All cushioning felt gone to me."
"I get a tight Achilles after running in them"
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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%."
"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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"they're terrible in mud."
"they really suck when you go into tarmak"
"they really suck when you go into tarmak"
lvpoker420 1.0I also returned a pair of SG6. Mine were the GTX Mid version. They are just too stiff and narrow. I needed a waterproof shoe for running in the rain and also trails. I went with the Hoka Challenger 7 GTX and couldn’t be happier.
Most_Somewhere_6849 1.0The 6s are noticeably firmer. Probably not a bad thing if you’re running really technical terrain. If you’re running more flat stretches maybe something softer would be nice
142riemann 0.5There 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.)
Accomplished_Try_179 0.5Btw 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/
Evjemoen 0.5Trail 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.
Familiar-Wedding-868 0.5I 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.
nicholt 0.5Hey 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.
Few_Video7127 0.5Gtx model is waterproof with goretex. Same shoe just waterproof, $50 more and only a few colors vs the non waterproof have like 8 to 10 colors.
Hoka's for last 3yrs. Ones I have now are Speedgoat6 GTX. The GTX have goretex and are waterproof to an extent. I had a pair of Nike golf shoes 3yrs ago and had to take them off. Played hole 9 shoeless and got my sneakers at the turn. Plantar fascitis. Now I just need my knee sleeves and I jog half the course with my pushcart.
River-Fishy 0.5I have both the non-goretex traditional speedgoats and the ankle height goretex version. I'd get the non-goretex version, the goretex are not breathable.
BigPotato-69 0.5Tbh my 5 fell apart. The 6 have been more durable so maybe unpopular opinion but I like the 6 better
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