The Hoka One One Womens Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes are designed with a new breathable yet rugged mesh. The 3D printed overlays increases midfoot support and an overall more secure feel. The updated mesh upper provides breathability and the 3D printed overlays provide additional midfoot support and lockdown for a more secure feel. The gusseted tongue features strategic cutouts for breathability. The lacing eye-rows contain a small winged component to ensure a secure fit. The midsole features a new lightweight foam for a more responsive ride. The wider forefoot offers a more stable ride and accommodating fit. The Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole provides grip in wet and dry conditions. The 5mm stepped lugs offer additional support and stability. The zonal rubber placement adds support and stability. The toe box with a more accommodating fit offers a more comfortable ride. Grippy on the uphill and secure on the downhill, Hoka One One Womens Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes are badass on every trail.
The Hoka One One Womens Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes are designed with a new breathable yet rugged mesh. The 3D printed overlays increases midfoot support and an overall more secure feel. The updated mesh upper provides breathability and the 3D printed overlays provide additional midfoot support and lockdown for a more secure feel. The gusseted tongue features strategic cutouts for breathability. The lacing eye-rows contain a small winged component to ensure a secure fit. The midsole features a new lightweight foam for a more responsive ride. The wider forefoot offers a more stable ride and accommodating fit. The Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole provides grip in wet and dry conditions. The 5mm stepped lugs offer additional support and stability. The zonal rubber placement adds support and stability. The toe box with a more accommodating fit offers a more comfortable ride. Grippy on the uphill and secure on the downhill, Hoka One One Womens Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes are badass on every trail.
The Hoka One One Womens Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes are designed with a new breathable yet rugged mesh. The 3D printed overlays increases midfoot support and an overall more secure feel. The updated mesh upper provides breathability and the 3D printed overlays provide additional midfoot support and lockdown for a more secure feel. The gusseted tongue features strategic cutouts for breathability. The lacing eye-rows contain a small winged component to ensure a secure fit. The midsole features a new lightweight foam for a more responsive ride. The wider forefoot offers a more stable ride and accommodating fit. The Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole provides grip in wet and dry conditions. The 5mm stepped lugs offer additional support and stability. The zonal rubber placement adds support and stability. The toe box with a more accommodating fit offers a more comfortable ride. Grippy on the uphill and secure on the downhill, Hoka One One Womens Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes are badass on every trail.
The Hoka One One Womens Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes are designed with a new breathable yet rugged mesh. The 3D printed overlays increases midfoot support and an overall more secure feel. The updated mesh upper provides breathability and the 3D printed overlays provide additional midfoot support and lockdown for a more secure feel. The gusseted tongue features strategic cutouts for breathability. The lacing eye-rows contain a small winged component to ensure a secure fit. The midsole features a new lightweight foam for a more responsive ride. The wider forefoot offers a more stable ride and accommodating fit. The Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole provides grip in wet and dry conditions. The 5mm stepped lugs offer additional support and stability. The zonal rubber placement adds support and stability. The toe box with a more accommodating fit offers a more comfortable ride. Grippy on the uphill and secure on the downhill, Hoka One One Womens Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes are badass on every trail.
Last updated at 02/05/2024 06:51:02
originally posted on REI
I'll start with my trajectory to getting to these shoes: I have worn keen boots (targhee) for almost 7 years dedicatedly for hiking and backpacking primarily for the wide toe box. I started experiencing a fallen arch pain issue in one foot that even inserts could not alleviate the discomfort of, so decided to search for a new shoe. I tried altras - too roomy and rolled my ankle with them twice in one backpack, so wrote that off as not suited for the way I walk. Brooks cascadias are almost perfect, but the toe box too pointed, causing pain after 7 miles. Then I got to these shoes.I originally got the regular size 8.5, sized up half a size from my regular shoe size. I typically size 1 - 1.5 up from normal shoe size, so this was a surprise. After hiking ~6 miles in a ... MoreI'll start with my trajectory to getting to these shoes: I have worn keen boots (targhee) for almost 7 years dedicatedly for hiking and backpacking primarily for the wide toe box. I started experiencing a fallen arch pain issue in one foot that even inserts could not alleviate the discomfort of, so decided to search for a new shoe. I tried altras - too roomy and rolled my ankle with them twice in one backpack, so wrote that off as not suited for the way I walk. Brooks cascadias are almost perfect, but the toe box too pointed, causing pain after 7 miles. Then I got to these shoes.I originally got the regular size 8.5, sized up half a size from my regular shoe size. I typically size 1 - 1.5 up from normal shoe size, so this was a surprise. After hiking ~6 miles in a day, started to feel increasing discomfort at outside of my big and pinky toes. I learned there was a wide option, and this was it for me. Same size 8, and wide. I have now hiked maybe 150 miles on them.The shoes feel cushioned, supportive, and I can trust the traction. The arch pain I was getting below the inside ankle has mostly gone away with these, I think because I'm able to move my foot more easily than a boot. One weird issue that has gotten better but not gone away is the outside right part of the shoe under the ankle is just a bit too high, hitting my right ankle (only right side). At first, it was painful, but I think it took wearing in so the shoe is a bit more flexible now. I also had to fiddle with the tightness around the toes - too tight, and one of my toes went numb (weird). If not tight enough around the toes, then the tension is not distributed well across the tongue, and most of the pressure ends up on the top of the foot, resulting in some pain there. The thin tongue does not help with this - I truly wish it was a bit cushioned to absorb the tension. I do not experience the complaint others have with the tongue length. Lastly, I do feel that the back of the shoe / heel part could be slightly smaller (less wide and less tall) for my foot, sometimes I feel a bit of give back there, and have to re-tie to correct.
originally posted on REI
I have Hoka hiking boots that I bought several seasons ago and liked them a lot. I hike 12-15 miles a week and only wear trail runners in the summer. All of my trail runners were pretty much shot and I needed new ones. The Hoka Speedgoat 4 had great reviews so I decided to give them a try. They shoes looked and felt great a home but after wearing them on an easy 4.5 mile hike -- not so much. About a half mile in, I started getting low back pain which worsened as the hike went on. I knew about the biting tongue issue and sure enough the tongue bit into my ankles too. Despite the fact that I iced when returning home, my low back pain continued and was accompanied by right hip pain. The following day in addition to low back pain and right hip pain, both knees were ... MoreI have Hoka hiking boots that I bought several seasons ago and liked them a lot. I hike 12-15 miles a week and only wear trail runners in the summer. All of my trail runners were pretty much shot and I needed new ones. The Hoka Speedgoat 4 had great reviews so I decided to give them a try. They shoes looked and felt great a home but after wearing them on an easy 4.5 mile hike -- not so much. About a half mile in, I started getting low back pain which worsened as the hike went on. I knew about the biting tongue issue and sure enough the tongue bit into my ankles too. Despite the fact that I iced when returning home, my low back pain continued and was accompanied by right hip pain. The following day in addition to low back pain and right hip pain, both knees were throbbing and I was limping! Needless to say the Hoka Speedgoat 4 is not the trail running shoe for me. The abundant cushioning and high stack have completely thrown off my gait and caused my feet to noticeably pronate. Sadly I will have to return these shoes.
originally posted on fleetfeet.com
I love Hoka One One trail shoes. No matter how fast or far I run, I feel like HOOs cushion my feet and make recovery a lot faster. My only issue with the brand is that the sizing is quite different from other brands. In other brands, I wear a 10 in any kind of running shoe. With HOO, I had to go down to a 9.With other HOO models, I've had some issues with a too-tight toe box, but the Speedgoat 4 doesn't have that issue. As other reviewers have noted, the Sppedgoat 4 has a rubberized-feeling tongue, rather than a fabric tongue. This can make for uncomfortable rubbing if you don't wear the right socks... but I think this is a good feature, since it encourages you to wear a higher sock on the trails.Overall, a great shoe, good for any kind of terrain. When I've run ... MoreI love Hoka One One trail shoes. No matter how fast or far I run, I feel like HOOs cushion my feet and make recovery a lot faster. My only issue with the brand is that the sizing is quite different from other brands. In other brands, I wear a 10 in any kind of running shoe. With HOO, I had to go down to a 9.With other HOO models, I've had some issues with a too-tight toe box, but the Speedgoat 4 doesn't have that issue. As other reviewers have noted, the Sppedgoat 4 has a rubberized-feeling tongue, rather than a fabric tongue. This can make for uncomfortable rubbing if you don't wear the right socks... but I think this is a good feature, since it encourages you to wear a higher sock on the trails.Overall, a great shoe, good for any kind of terrain. When I've run over wet asphalt in the Speedgoat, I haven't noticed the slipping I feel in other brands' trail running shoes, so this is a solid choice if you're going to have mixed road/trail runs.
| Release date Australia | March 27th, 2023 |
| Box Dimensions (mm) | 220x140x450 |
I'll start with my trajectory to getting to these shoes: I have worn keen boots (targhee) for almost 7 years dedicatedly for hiking and backpacking primarily for the wide toe box. I started experiencing a fallen arch pain issue in one foot that even inserts could not alleviate the discomfort of, so decided to search for a new shoe. I tried altras - too roomy and rolled my ankle with them twice in one backpack, so wrote that off as not suited for the way I walk. Brooks cascadias are almost perfect, but the toe box too pointed, causing pain after 7 miles. Then I got to these shoes.I originally got the regular size 8.5, sized up half a size from my regular shoe size. I typically size 1 - 1.5 up from normal shoe size, so this was a surprise. After hiking ~6 miles in a ... MoreI'll start with my trajectory to getting to these shoes: I have worn keen boots (targhee) for almost 7 years dedicatedly for hiking and backpacking primarily for the wide toe box. I started experiencing a fallen arch pain issue in one foot that even inserts could not alleviate the discomfort of, so decided to search for a new shoe. I tried altras - too roomy and rolled my ankle with them twice in one backpack, so wrote that off as not suited for the way I walk. Brooks cascadias are almost perfect, but the toe box too pointed, causing pain after 7 miles. Then I got to these shoes.I originally got the regular size 8.5, sized up half a size from my regular shoe size. I typically size 1 - 1.5 up from normal shoe size, so this was a surprise. After hiking ~6 miles in a day, started to feel increasing discomfort at outside of my big and pinky toes. I learned there was a wide option, and this was it for me. Same size 8, and wide. I have now hiked maybe 150 miles on them.The shoes feel cushioned, supportive, and I can trust the traction. The arch pain I was getting below the inside ankle has mostly gone away with these, I think because I'm able to move my foot more easily than a boot. One weird issue that has gotten better but not gone away is the outside right part of the shoe under the ankle is just a bit too high, hitting my right ankle (only right side). At first, it was painful, but I think it took wearing in so the shoe is a bit more flexible now. I also had to fiddle with the tightness around the toes - too tight, and one of my toes went numb (weird). If not tight enough around the toes, then the tension is not distributed well across the tongue, and most of the pressure ends up on the top of the foot, resulting in some pain there. The thin tongue does not help with this - I truly wish it was a bit cushioned to absorb the tension. I do not experience the complaint others have with the tongue length. Lastly, I do feel that the back of the shoe / heel part could be slightly smaller (less wide and less tall) for my foot, sometimes I feel a bit of give back there, and have to re-tie to correct.
I have Hoka hiking boots that I bought several seasons ago and liked them a lot. I hike 12-15 miles a week and only wear trail runners in the summer. All of my trail runners were pretty much shot and I needed new ones. The Hoka Speedgoat 4 had great reviews so I decided to give them a try. They shoes looked and felt great a home but after wearing them on an easy 4.5 mile hike -- not so much. About a half mile in, I started getting low back pain which worsened as the hike went on. I knew about the biting tongue issue and sure enough the tongue bit into my ankles too. Despite the fact that I iced when returning home, my low back pain continued and was accompanied by right hip pain. The following day in addition to low back pain and right hip pain, both knees were ... MoreI have Hoka hiking boots that I bought several seasons ago and liked them a lot. I hike 12-15 miles a week and only wear trail runners in the summer. All of my trail runners were pretty much shot and I needed new ones. The Hoka Speedgoat 4 had great reviews so I decided to give them a try. They shoes looked and felt great a home but after wearing them on an easy 4.5 mile hike -- not so much. About a half mile in, I started getting low back pain which worsened as the hike went on. I knew about the biting tongue issue and sure enough the tongue bit into my ankles too. Despite the fact that I iced when returning home, my low back pain continued and was accompanied by right hip pain. The following day in addition to low back pain and right hip pain, both knees were throbbing and I was limping! Needless to say the Hoka Speedgoat 4 is not the trail running shoe for me. The abundant cushioning and high stack have completely thrown off my gait and caused my feet to noticeably pronate. Sadly I will have to return these shoes.
I love Hoka One One trail shoes. No matter how fast or far I run, I feel like HOOs cushion my feet and make recovery a lot faster. My only issue with the brand is that the sizing is quite different from other brands. In other brands, I wear a 10 in any kind of running shoe. With HOO, I had to go down to a 9.With other HOO models, I've had some issues with a too-tight toe box, but the Speedgoat 4 doesn't have that issue. As other reviewers have noted, the Sppedgoat 4 has a rubberized-feeling tongue, rather than a fabric tongue. This can make for uncomfortable rubbing if you don't wear the right socks... but I think this is a good feature, since it encourages you to wear a higher sock on the trails.Overall, a great shoe, good for any kind of terrain. When I've run ... MoreI love Hoka One One trail shoes. No matter how fast or far I run, I feel like HOOs cushion my feet and make recovery a lot faster. My only issue with the brand is that the sizing is quite different from other brands. In other brands, I wear a 10 in any kind of running shoe. With HOO, I had to go down to a 9.With other HOO models, I've had some issues with a too-tight toe box, but the Speedgoat 4 doesn't have that issue. As other reviewers have noted, the Sppedgoat 4 has a rubberized-feeling tongue, rather than a fabric tongue. This can make for uncomfortable rubbing if you don't wear the right socks... but I think this is a good feature, since it encourages you to wear a higher sock on the trails.Overall, a great shoe, good for any kind of terrain. When I've run over wet asphalt in the Speedgoat, I haven't noticed the slipping I feel in other brands' trail running shoes, so this is a solid choice if you're going to have mixed road/trail runs.
I went into a local store that carries this style of HOKA. Very skeptical of the shoe because I have gone through tennis shoes like crazy for the past couple of months. The gentleman was very helpful and helped size my foot. I wear a 7 1/2 and he sized me 1/2 up to give me room for my toes. The first day my feet hurt but I was very comfortable. The second day I was very much on my feet all day, I was able to maneuver very well. Once the day was over my feet were killing me but the shoe itself was very comfortable, I took them off for the day and my feet were in no pain. I was very impressed because I was on my feet all day and they did hurt. The third day having these shoes my feet hurt to the bare minimum almost no pain, I didn't want to take them off. They feel so ... MoreI went into a local store that carries this style of HOKA. Very skeptical of the shoe because I have gone through tennis shoes like crazy for the past couple of months. The gentleman was very helpful and helped size my foot. I wear a 7 1/2 and he sized me 1/2 up to give me room for my toes. The first day my feet hurt but I was very comfortable. The second day I was very much on my feet all day, I was able to maneuver very well. Once the day was over my feet were killing me but the shoe itself was very comfortable, I took them off for the day and my feet were in no pain. I was very impressed because I was on my feet all day and they did hurt. The third day having these shoes my feet hurt to the bare minimum almost no pain, I didn't want to take them off. They feel so nice and have helped me from having aching feet that I constantly was complaining about. I'm hoping they are as durable as they seem. Very much recommend if you are constantly moving. I work at a Vet Hospital and I'm up and down all day. I have never loved a shoe more. The shoe itself is not appealing to me but the comfort is hard to beat. The style is also growing on me the more comfortable they make my feet feel. I most definitely feel the support on the parts of my feet I put the most weight.
I purchased these in order to start training with them for a 400 mile backpacking trip in Europe. I like the cushion and stability. Love the toe space. As I train, I am paying attention for hot spots, sock configurations, how the shoes handle going downhill, and where they are creasing. I don't feel that my toes are sliding forward and jamming into the tip of the shoe. There are some things concerning me and I hope that I will see the outcome early enough that if I need to try another option, I will have time to buy something else. I am seeing some creasing that already looks like the material (vinyl) is showing some cracking on the pinky toe side of the shoe. I also have noticed the back of the shoe collapses very easily when I am putting the shoes on and it's ... MoreI purchased these in order to start training with them for a 400 mile backpacking trip in Europe. I like the cushion and stability. Love the toe space. As I train, I am paying attention for hot spots, sock configurations, how the shoes handle going downhill, and where they are creasing. I don't feel that my toes are sliding forward and jamming into the tip of the shoe. There are some things concerning me and I hope that I will see the outcome early enough that if I need to try another option, I will have time to buy something else. I am seeing some creasing that already looks like the material (vinyl) is showing some cracking on the pinky toe side of the shoe. I also have noticed the back of the shoe collapses very easily when I am putting the shoes on and it's difficult to get the back to straighten back out flat on my achilleas/heel area. So far it has not caused rubbing in the area. As with other Hoka's that I have purchased, these too prevent toe joint pain that I sometime experience with other shoes.
When I returned from the Pacific Crest Trail my podiatrist told me I could start wearing Hoka Bondi or a walking boot until my possible fractures healed. I chose the Bondis in wide and LOVE them.Now I'm ready to get back on the trail seriously & I was hoping to get a pair of Speedgoats as a transition from the Bondis. I went to REI & tried on the wide Speedgoats. I wanted them to work, badly. Unfortunately, the wide stops being wide before getting to the ball of my foot. I was bummed out, but thought maybe if I went up another size they may work. No. Down a size? No. I also have Morton's Neuroma & a small bunion, and the Speedgoats would have killed me pretty quickly due to the strangely narrowed shape of the footbox. I wouldn't recommend these if you have ... MoreWhen I returned from the Pacific Crest Trail my podiatrist told me I could start wearing Hoka Bondi or a walking boot until my possible fractures healed. I chose the Bondis in wide and LOVE them.Now I'm ready to get back on the trail seriously & I was hoping to get a pair of Speedgoats as a transition from the Bondis. I went to REI & tried on the wide Speedgoats. I wanted them to work, badly. Unfortunately, the wide stops being wide before getting to the ball of my foot. I was bummed out, but thought maybe if I went up another size they may work. No. Down a size? No. I also have Morton's Neuroma & a small bunion, and the Speedgoats would have killed me pretty quickly due to the strangely narrowed shape of the footbox. I wouldn't recommend these if you have Morton's Neuroma, bunions or even truly wide feet.That said, they felt very well made--super grippy, ample cushion & more supportive than competing brands. I *really* wish the wides were wider in the footbox.
I bought these shoes used (in fantastic condition) from an REI Members Garage Sale and have worn them for about a year of twice-a-week runs and monthly backpacking trips. They are SUPER breathable and dry very quickly. Even with thick wool socks, my feet stopped "squishing" after creek crossings within about 20 minutes. The cushioning on the soles has held up well, as has the traction texture. The overall design of the shoe makes running/trekking comfortable even if your feet start to swell. Zero blisters and the shoes are still holding up well after all this use.However, the strip of material that extends down from the tongue peeled up and curled off the shoe after their first time off the pavement (not shown in picture). I can't say if this was due solely to ... MoreI bought these shoes used (in fantastic condition) from an REI Members Garage Sale and have worn them for about a year of twice-a-week runs and monthly backpacking trips. They are SUPER breathable and dry very quickly. Even with thick wool socks, my feet stopped "squishing" after creek crossings within about 20 minutes. The cushioning on the soles has held up well, as has the traction texture. The overall design of the shoe makes running/trekking comfortable even if your feet start to swell. Zero blisters and the shoes are still holding up well after all this use.However, the strip of material that extends down from the tongue peeled up and curled off the shoe after their first time off the pavement (not shown in picture). I can't say if this was due solely to construction or had something to do with the fact that I did not purchase them new. It does not affect the functionality of the shoe, but the rubber curly cue over my toes looks a little silly. More practically, these shoes are not fully compatible with gaiters. The soles are mostly even, so gaiter straps have a tendency to snag on things common to unpaved trails. There is not a dedicated loop for a gaiter to hook onto either, so you're forced to hook the front to your shoelaces. Neither of these things seemed worth deducting a full star, but they are worth pointing out.Overall, these are still my absolute go-to for hitting the trail.
I am so grateful for the Speedgoat, AND for HOKA's awesome return policy. I was needing to upgrade trail shoes to something that could get me through a 50 mile ultra over LOTS of ROCK. After reading many reviews, I narrowed my search to THIS shoe, and another brand that I use a LOT which features a foot shaped toe box. Both shoes were advertised to have lots of cushioning, which is what I needed to move swiftly over the terrain I was going up against. The other shoe was more familiar/comfortable to me out of the box. This one, however, won out on the up-and-down-hill-aggressively-rocky-terrain-test. The footshape felt awkward to me, but the "bounce" and comfort the Speedgoat provided on the bottoms of my feet was unparalleled....! The other company also offered a 30 ... MoreI am so grateful for the Speedgoat, AND for HOKA's awesome return policy. I was needing to upgrade trail shoes to something that could get me through a 50 mile ultra over LOTS of ROCK. After reading many reviews, I narrowed my search to THIS shoe, and another brand that I use a LOT which features a foot shaped toe box. Both shoes were advertised to have lots of cushioning, which is what I needed to move swiftly over the terrain I was going up against. The other shoe was more familiar/comfortable to me out of the box. This one, however, won out on the up-and-down-hill-aggressively-rocky-terrain-test. The footshape felt awkward to me, but the "bounce" and comfort the Speedgoat provided on the bottoms of my feet was unparalleled....! The other company also offered a 30 day trial period, so back that shoe went.Fast forward to my 50 miler. I am sure that the Speedgoats saved me foot fatigue from the terrain. I am sure that I felt more confident charging down rocky downhills w/o worrying about exact foot placement with every step. BUT I MISSED MY BELOVED FOOTSHAPED TOE BOX SO MUCH! Mid-ultra I noticed a lot of tenderness in the toes, and it affected my ability to charge downhill in the last 20ish miles. Post-ultra, after my recovery week, I noticed that when I wore my Speedgoats for gentle trail runs, my feet "relived" their toebox trauma, but when I wore out my less cushioned, but roomy footshaped trail shoes, my toes felt awesome post run. The Speedgoat is an awesome shoe. HOKA is an awesome company. But my other trusted brand is also really awesome, and I am just wishing for a merger! For my chill training runs, I'm grabbing my footshaped trail shoes every time. I only feel the "tradeoff" of bounce and cushioning are worth it for racing, or very aggressive trail workouts on rocky terrain. BUT I WOULD BE A CONVERT IF A SHOE LIKE THE SPEEDGOAT CAME IN A MORE NATURAL FOOTSHAPE. :) :) :) Lmk, HOKA if you ever lean this way in shoe development. ;)
I bought these shoes for hiking and backpacking as I wanted something lighter and more breathable than the Gore-tex Salomon hiking shoes and boots I've used over the years. (X-Ultra 2 and X-Ultra 2 mid). I have size 5-5.5 feet that are a bit on the wider side and have high arches so I ordered the Speedgoats in a size 5.5 WIDE width. (I tried the regular width and they were too tight.) I tested these out on a day hike yesterday with a weighted bag (about 20 lbs). I took them on a trail that is very steep with mixed terrain consisting of loose dirt, roots, long technical rocky sections with lots of rock steps, some boulders, and a bit of snow at the top. I also walked through a glacier stream on two different occasions to see how they fare with my feet being wet. ... MoreI bought these shoes for hiking and backpacking as I wanted something lighter and more breathable than the Gore-tex Salomon hiking shoes and boots I've used over the years. (X-Ultra 2 and X-Ultra 2 mid). I have size 5-5.5 feet that are a bit on the wider side and have high arches so I ordered the Speedgoats in a size 5.5 WIDE width. (I tried the regular width and they were too tight.) I tested these out on a day hike yesterday with a weighted bag (about 20 lbs). I took them on a trail that is very steep with mixed terrain consisting of loose dirt, roots, long technical rocky sections with lots of rock steps, some boulders, and a bit of snow at the top. I also walked through a glacier stream on two different occasions to see how they fare with my feet being wet. Overall I have to say that they were VERY comfortable and felt like walking on clouds! I had no rubbing, no hot spots, no blisters, and no discomfort in the upper or with the tongue. I couldn’t feel the trail underneath and therefore didn’t develop any pain in the bottom of my feet like I usually get. (Hard to say what this will be like after a few long days on a backpacking trip, but I'm feeling quite optimistic.) Also, as someone who is used to the amazing grip of Salomon footwear, I was unsure how these would perform in comparison, but the grip was very impressive!Two things to note however:1. I was wearing some cushioned Darn Tough merino socks and after walking through the water the inside of my shoes stayed very wet and soggy for the rest of the hike even though it was hot and sunny out. So, I wasn’t overly impressed with that. However, usually having wet feet is what gives me hot spots and blisters and I didn’t experience that, so I can probably overlook the fact that they didn’t dry. (If were doing a backpacking trip I’d probably take the time to air them out while I was on the trail.)2. I have a weird 4th toe on my right foot (called a mallet toe) and I experienced pain in it coming downhill. I tend to supinate and walk more on the outer edges of my feet so going downhill puts a lot of pressure on that oddly bent toe...and being in these shoes was no different than any other shoes I've used in the past. So, I’d say this might just be an issue no matter what shoe or boot I try. My friend recommended going to a physio to see if they could recommend some taping techniques or something to help alleviate that. It’s only in my right foot so I will say that my left foot was having a wonderfully comfortable time!
I am a hiker with very sensitive feet. My feet have always been my body's weakest link and were always deeply sore after a long hike--until I switched to Hoka trail running shoes. I have both the Speedgoats and the Challengers, both of which I love for different situations.The Speedgoats are simply an amazing shoe (paired with a Protalus insert). The grippy soles are perfect on desert terrain. The padding is so helpful for any rough landscape. They feel like feathers, which helps me feel less tired. And my feet only ache at the end of the day, which is a huge improvement over the pain and deep soreness I previously experienced with many different brands/types of hiking shoes. I can hike longer distances as a result. I usually wear an 8.5 and went with a 9, which ... MoreI am a hiker with very sensitive feet. My feet have always been my body's weakest link and were always deeply sore after a long hike--until I switched to Hoka trail running shoes. I have both the Speedgoats and the Challengers, both of which I love for different situations.The Speedgoats are simply an amazing shoe (paired with a Protalus insert). The grippy soles are perfect on desert terrain. The padding is so helpful for any rough landscape. They feel like feathers, which helps me feel less tired. And my feet only ache at the end of the day, which is a huge improvement over the pain and deep soreness I previously experienced with many different brands/types of hiking shoes. I can hike longer distances as a result. I usually wear an 8.5 and went with a 9, which feels good on my feet. Although I agree that the tongue is a strange material, I have not experienced the same issues as other reviewers. I did not like these shoes at first because they felt so stiff but after about ten miles, they felt good enough to keep.I just ended an eight week work-related trip in Death Valley and put many hard miles on these shoes, including backpacking and 200 miles of cross-country day-hiking. I also wore the same pair for about 125 trail miles in Zion NP last autumn (two backpacking trips and lots of day-hiking). The shoes are showing quite a bit of wear from the difficult terrain but my feet feel great. Other shoes might last longer but feeling better makes more frequent replacement fine with me. I have converted four friends to these shoes and they all agree that they are perfect for hiking and even backpacking, if they fit your feet. As I said, these shoes are a miracle, at least for me.
| Release date Australia | March 27th, 2023 |
| Box Dimensions (mm) | 220x140x450 |
