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’m on my third pair of Hoka Challengers as they’re great for the majority of what I do, with a pair of Speedgoats for harder terrain. They last pretty well too with my most recent ones going for 1,200k before I retired them and I still use them for walking.  (I’m not a Hoka fanboy but whenever I’ve been into a shop to try new shoes, I’ve still always preferred these ones). 

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/

This thread has been so helpful for me. I love my speedgoat 4s, and have been disappointed by the "improvements" made to the newest Speedgoat models. Not sure if this will gain any traction, but I made a petition with the hope of convincing Hoka to bring back the Speedgoat 4. If you feel similarly, please feel free to sign and share. Likely nothing will happen, but might as well try... [https://chng.it/ttq7VG4zsv](https://chng.it/ttq7VG4zsv)

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've got both of the same shoes. The Speedgoats are perfect, I generally like the Spartan shoes too but they have two issues: a lot less padding makes them tear up my heels (even when I taped to try to prevent), and they seem more slippery and don't grip surfaces super well, like Olympus and the rope climb.