Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX

I 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.

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/

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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.

Gtx 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.

I 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.

On the other hand, I had a brutal experience with the sg6 - blisters and a lack of cushion.  Went to the 001, and I found them to be a far more comfortable shoe. I would disagree with you on the max of 25km - having used them for a few races now I would say they would be good up to 100km.  I found them to be far more comfortable, but as always, ymmv