Speedland - GS:PDX
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"They last absolutely forever (I know 1980s models still in daily use)"
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"They have a normal heel and midfoot, but the forefoot is very roomy. ... My feet haven't felt so good in years."
"Topo is also legit wide. ... I wear a women's D width and their wide shoes are TOO wide for me. That never happens with my hobbit feet 😂"
"the wide toe box concept was a life altering discovery for me. ... Topo makes durable shoes with wide toe box"
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"I’ve ran a 100 miler in them and had no problems at all."
"I've run a 90km race in them and no problems"
"Did multiple 50ks and 100m in them…honestly favorite shoes ever."
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"superb fit ... BOA is next level"
"The BOA is so comfortable, even on steep descents."
"Wide toe box + BOA system is my holy grail"
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"Did multiple 50ks and 100m in them…honestly favorite shoes ever."
"I’m at 500 miles in mine and still feel fresh…unusually rotate shoes at 300-350."
"My Speedlands are approaching 600 trail miles and still look and feel great."
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"horrifically expensive"
"I tested Oura and returned it for this reason."
"price of replacement parts is a huge reason i recommend sebo vacuums. ... every time i have to look up a part for a miele vacuum i already know it ’s going to cost 3x-4x what it should."
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"slips too much ... not much grip"
"Speedlands grip is very poor compared to Norda and Nnormal."
"it's super slick without them and it feels great with them"
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"The toe box seemed nice but even with a solid heel lock, my toenails are falling off for the first time from downhills."
"The Olympus 5 was a no go for me and I bought up multiple pairs of the 4s. Haven't tried the 6, but I heard they did a better job with the heel lock, which was a huge problem in the 5s."
"The Olympus 5 was a no go for me ... the heel lock, which was a huge problem in the 5s."
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"Their sole is a little bit ticker as well ... Oh that’s a bummer but good to know! I have an old pair that are basically like being barefoot but with tread instead of skin."
"Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them ... maybe the ones I have just dont work well for this specific use case."
"I have noticed they fall short when it comes to any mid or slightly more than mid class scrambling. ... Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them"
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"I actually found the speedland boa's to be uncomfortable. ... They were either too loose or they were painful when tight. ... Boa's are fancy but i honestly prefer laces, you can "dial" in the fit much better"
"First run was not that great as one of the boas pressed on my foot."
Yep most overrated shoe on the market along with hoka speedboats
r/trailrunning • 50k-50 miler shoes? ->Expensive but speedlands are super light and cushioned
r/Ultramarathon • Alternatives to Hoka Speed Goats ->So I signed up for my first trail race this October, and will be getting in trail running through the spring and summer. I currently have a pair of Speedland GS:PDX running shoes, which I spent a good amount on thinking they'd be a great shoe and it turns out they aren't wide enough for me. I have pretty wide feet and these are causing pain on the side of my big toe joint, sort of bunionish type pain. Im looking at the new balance hierro v9 in extra wide as an option. Also seeing Altra get a ton of love due to the wide toe box, but I've never ran in 0 drop shoes before so would need to transition right? For Altra the Timp or the lone peak looked good!
r/trailrunning • What's everyone using for shoes these days? ->Speedland. I have hobbit feet, and despite initial sticker shock, I’ve never had shoes that fit my feet so well. Worn for everything from short jogs to a 200 miler with great results. Not the most responsive, but they get the job done well and do it without ruining your wide ass feet.
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoes with a wide toe box ? ->6’4” and 204 here. Depending on what size you need, check out Speedlands. Expensive, yes, but last way longer than Hokas so probably a wash in terms of cost.
r/ultrarunning • Shoes for ‘Heavy Runners’ on RunRepeat.com ->I’m in AZ. I’ve really enjoyed my Norda 001’s. I’ve used Lone Peaks, but they get torn up. I have Speedland GSPDX’s, which are great for longer distances, but the stack height makes the shoe feel disconnected from the terrain. Norda’s are firmer, so I think of it as a race shoe.
r/ultrarunning • Signed up for 100k in the desert, need shoe advice ->I actually tried speedlands. They just didn’t work for me. For that price I wanted them to be the best shoes I’ve ever owned and they just felt awkward. Would love to give nordas a try one of these days but I’m a bigger guy and prefer a little more stack height.
r/ultrarunning • Signed up for 100k in the desert, need shoe advice ->I actually found the speedland boa's to be uncomfortable. They were either too loose or they were painful when tight. Boa's are fancy but i honestly prefer laces, you can "dial" in the fit much better (pun not intended but i'm keeping it).
r/ultrarunning • Signed up for 100k in the desert, need shoe advice ->My last pair of Speedlands lasted me over 1000 miles. While it can be expensive up front it saved me money in the end as it lasted at least 2.5x longer than a $150 pair would.
r/trailrunning • 50k-50 miler shoes? ->I’ll spend some money on shoes, but these seem excessive. They apparently last a long time, but at full double the price of some other great shoes, what’s the point? Not really saving money. I have Speedlands, so I will pay for quality, but Speedlands last a long time AND have Boa technology, which I believe is worth a lot. And there’s always a Freetrail discount code active for Speedlands. I also think some Nordas look like they came from Payless 😂
r/trailrunning • Norda: are you buying the shoe or buying the brand? ->Since you’re willing to spend some money, you should look into Speedland. Superior durability.
r/trailrunning • Norda vs Nnormal vs Mount to Coast ->Oh yeah, bummer. Get a stateside friend to send some!
r/trailrunning • Norda vs Nnormal vs Mount to Coast ->My Speedlands are approaching 600 trail miles and still look and feel great.
r/trailrunning • Most durable trail running shoes? ->Speedland are the super supers.
r/trailrunning • Anybody got any recommendations for trail running “super shoes?” ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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