Speedgoat Series

HOKA Challenger 7s HOKA Speedgoat 7s (but still getting some kms out of my 6s as well) Not a fanboy of the brand but every time I’ve gone into a shop to try on different shoes they’ve always been my favourite. 

I have a love/hate relationship with Hoka. I've had two amazing pairs of Challengers and a pair of Speedgoats but I've also had a pair of each I've had to ditch because of severe rubbing on my Achilles. Same size and fit as what I've had before so can't find any reason for it. But I've yet to find shoes I like better than those models.

I have Speedgoats and like them but depending on how technical/difficult a more hybrid shoe like the Hoka Challenger might be a better one.  If you can, definitely get to a shop and try some out as you never know what will be right for you. 

I wear the wide women’s version as that seems to give the best fit on my little feet. 

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/

I dearly loved my Speedgoat 5's, but after 800 kms I had to replace them. Bought the Speedgoat 6's.and they started to fall apart after 300 kms already. Besides that they were uncomfortable as hell compared to the 5's. Reading reviews about the SG7 I'm really torn, some say they're great, others say they're worse than the 6's... Actually more people say they're trash. So I guess I go with Salomon instead, got the Ultra Flow right now, but they're not for technical mountain trails. Through the woods and on gravel roads perfectly fine.

Good to hear that. Yeah I read alot about going at least half a size up and that the toe box in general is rather narrow. The SG5 was perfect in European size 42, whereas the SG6 was a little on the tight side.

I dearly loved my Speedgoat 5's, but after 800 kms I had to replace them. Bought the Speedgoat 6's.and they started to fall apart after 300 kms already. Besides that they were uncomfortable as hell compared to the 5's. Reading reviews about the SG7 I'm really torn, some say they're great, others say they're worse than the 6's... Actually more people say they're trash. So I guess I go with Salomon instead, got the Ultra Flow right now, but they're not for technical mountain trails. Through the woods and on gravel roads perfectly fine.

Good to hear that. Yeah I read alot about going at least half a size up and that the toe box in general is rather narrow. The SG5 was perfect in European size 42, whereas the SG6 was a little on the tight side.

Same, I've got 2 pairs and they do great for Trifectas, super comfortable. For people considering, you'll want the cheaper regular version, not the MTX, since you don't want waterproof.

Waterproof helps for shallow water like snow to avoid your socks getting wet. If water gets inside the shoe through the top, like deep water, swimming, dunk wall, it just means the water is trapped inside. The non-waterproof one lets water seep out above the toe box. I have both since I do prefer the waterproof on regular trails, but a lot of the Spartans have some deep water.

I've had two pairs of these - they're okay, but very hard with very little padding. If you have a preference toward those kind of shoes they may be good, you get more control on obstacles and they drain really good but they would tear up my heel and toes. I'd use them in an emergency, but now I've got two pairs of Hoka Speedgoat 6 which I love and use across trifecta days. If you go that route, get the cheaper versions that aren't waterproof, since you want water to be able to drain.

Same, I've got 2 pairs and they do great for Trifectas, super comfortable. For people considering, you'll want the cheaper regular version, not the MTX, since you don't want waterproof.

I am a fellow widefoot. ordinary speedgoat 6 are too narrow for me, but I tried the wide (W next to the name) version - I love them. really lots of toe space.

tried altra peak 5 wide.. toes have lots of space, bud middle is still too narrow. i am using hoka speedgoat 6 wide and it's perfect. ran 31km today, last 10km in rain and have no blisters. I have them for a year and are worn out (almost no buds left) - that'why I tried altra... but will order SG6 wide again, even if 7 comes out in a few months.