ONE Of These Wrecked My Feet...

Join Tayson on an exhilarating journey through the rugged terrains of hiking footwear as he unveils a comprehensive review of the HOKA Speedgoat shoes. Over 400 to 800 miles of rigorous testing, he's uncovered the remarkable performance and durability of these trailblazing shoes. From ultramarathons to challenging hikes, he shares firsthand experiences of how the Speedgoats surpass expectations with their exceptional grip, lightweight design, and unmatched comfort. Dive deep into the "science" behind their innovative features, including unique foam construction and rockered soles, and discover why they're a game-changer for ultra runners, seasoned backpackers, and novice hikers alike. Also, a detailed overview contrasting the Speedgoats vs the Solomon Sense rides.
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[@curtelverd4008]

I love my Altra Olympus trail runners! They have the Vibram sole that is super grippy as well.

[@tomd1914]

My longtime hiking shoes have been the Salomon Speedcrosses, currently have a pair of Speedcross 5’s. I’m on my 4th pair of Salomon’s, they have very durable uppers and have never had tear, always wearing them till the lugs on the tread were gone. I’m over 500 miles on my last pair. The Speedcrosses also fit my long, narrow foot shape better than any shoe I’ve tried. And they dry quickly when wet. That said, I’m currently trying a pair of Speedgoat 5’s, and I have about 140 miles on them right now. I’m loving the Speedgoats so far. The “rocker” action is noticeable, and they are comparable to the Speedcrosses in general comfort. I think they exceed the comfort of the Speedcrosses when I start to get over 15 or so miles on the day. If they turn out to be as durable as the Speedcrosses, I’ll have a tough decision coming up.

[@DarrenYee]

Great review Tayson, I've also tried a number of shoes and the Hoka speedgoats are my favorite. I can't wait till June when the new SG6 come out.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I second that! Can't wait to see wat they have coming next!

[@Matt-1926]

Been hiking in the Speedgoats for 2 years now. Love them. Was thinking of buying some new shoes this year and after this video I think I'll be ordering a new pair of Hoka's again.

[@bcloetta]

I’ve been trail running and hiking in hokas for about 9 years now. The soles wear out way too fast…maybe they are so soft for better grip?

[@colbypark1311]

I don't have much of an opinion on Hokas, but super awesome to see the Tayson Whitaker channel and your content thus far!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Gerz970]

I have been considering trying some speedgoat 5s for my Colorado trail trip this summer, this video couldn't have come at a more perfect time for me!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad I could help!

[@viper071]

Agreed, I switched to Hoka SpeedGoats and they are the best shoes I have used

[@WoodKnock01]

I wear HOKA all day long and this has been a game changer for me. I have got to order me a pair for Hiking.

[@jgeisler]

Feet can be so different from one person to another. Finding what works best for you is always a challenge. I most recently went with the Hoka Challenger (wide width) and have been happy with them

[@TaysonWhittaker]

So true!

[@whiskeyprepper371]

I have had four ankle surgeries. One was labeled as a foot and ankle reconstruction. I could not hike 1 mile without extreme pain for many years. Then I bought a pair of Hoka Stinsons and everthing changed. I was able to work up to 6 to 10 mile days solely because of the Hokas. I am a believer.

[@jeffjegl6759]

Hi Tayson, I may need to look into these. I recently purchased some Lone Peak 8s and the caused some significant heel pain for me on a trip to Disneyland.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

You should!

[@jeffjegl6759]

@@TaysonWhittaker I have a pair on order. Should come just in time for my next backpacking trip.

[@letszoomhikingteam]

Do you have a Colorado Trail video up? I’d love to watch it.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Stay tuned!

[@letszoomhikingteam]

@TaysonWhittaker awesome!

[@tc2156]

My narrow heels won’t stay in place in Hoka Speedgoats or Altra Olympus. I’m interested to try Altra’s new Experience Wild which have some similar features as the Speedgoats. Lone Peaks have been my go-to shoes and I’ve never fallen in them. But I’m barely over 5’, so maybe short legs make a difference??? I’m currently using some Timp 4s with zero issues.

[@AnonymousOtters]

I love my Hoka Speedgoats. I was super suspicious of the massive amount of foam. But they fking rock. And the wear has been great, deapite all of the lughtweight fabrics. I was blown away as well

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Witchcraft...idk how they do it haha

[@josiebones1]

I'm a huge fan oh Hoka Speedgoats. They are my go to for long hikes and backpacking. I completely agree that less heel to toe drop has taken care of many foot and leg problems I've had in the past. Bigger stack height in the forefoot also changed my life. I went from someone that would get injured on almost every long hike/run and have to take several days off, to being essentially pain free right away. The grip on the Speedgoats is next level too. Just watch out for those Altras. Every pair I've had has broken down VERY quickly.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for sharing.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

I love my Hokas.

[@1anita1m]

I love my hokas 😊

[@UncleGeorgeTV]

I will have to give them a try I've been hiking in Solomon XA pro 3D Not as light as the speed cross but a lot tougher And tend to put up with me dragging my feet and kicking rocks But I'm willing to give the speed goats a shot

[@TaysonWhittaker]

If your looking to go a little lighter, I think you'll be pretty happy with them!

[@fcboomstick]

Speedgoat 5's are the best shoes I've ever owned. I'm walking the PCT this year and those are my weapons of choice.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Best of luck!!

[@thatutahguy5988]

I hiked the PCT last year with the Hoka anacapa breeze. They were really good and very comfortable for high mileage. That was until I bought the Topo Pursuits. By far the best shoe I have ever used. No holes, tears, or issues with tread prematurely wearing. You can get about 600/700 miles on a single pair. I would say give it a go, if you like zero drop.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jrburr1]

So I"m only seeing Hoka Speedgoat 5's out on the market. I assume the 4s was because you bought them a couple of years ago as mentioned. Can anyone comment if the 5's are as good as the Hoka Speedgoat 4s?

[@davidfink7819]

Interesting. I recently switched from speedgoats to lonepeaks and I like the lonepeaks alot better. On really rocky terrain, I think the lack of a rock plate and the narrower toe box of the speedgoats tended to make my feet feel more beat up after a high mileage day than the lonepeaks do.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

That is interesting...my lone peaks have a lot of time on them at this point, but I don't remember feeling like they were more protective on rocks...I've loved the lone peaks as an all around shoe though! From daily wear, travel, gym, etc they do well and are my shoe of choice right now for all things besides hiking and running...

[@Lv4_o2]

This is making me reconsider Hokas. Altras I luv for a week, then my feet are wanting to kill me. I am rocking Brooks on pavement. I tried a pair of Salomons, but the insert in one of the shoes kept bunching up on hikes.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

It's wild how little all of the companies put into their inserts...I end up swapping my inserts out on day one... I agree though, my experience with Altra's has me liking them at first and hating them after the milage or time on feet starts to add up...Still not the worst shoes out there though

[@scottytalley9592]

I have a pair of SG4s they are great but still not wide enough in the 2E width none of the companies make anything wider I’m a 4 EE myself and going up a half size doesn’t work unfortunately

[@tonyvanderzanden]

I bought a pair of Speed Goats last year and they have not been good. Starting off amazing, but in the 11 months I have had mine, they have broken down and now they cause me pain to do even the minimal hike in them.

[@natejewkes]

If you like the Hoka Speedgoat, you'd love the Hoka Mafate Speed. A little more cushion and even better traction. Better for going farther/longer IMO. Mafates are a little more expensive so would probably need that sponsorship to justify it! Lol. Both still excellent choices though!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I'll have to check them out! Their website shows it's more responsive vs cushioned though compared to the SG?

[@natejewkes]

@@TaysonWhittaker Yeah, i dunno, in my experience the most obvious difference I feel is a little bigger/sturdier/larger lugs in the Mafate but still comfortable. I like to use them for longer, slow runs or hikes. If going for speed I'd go for the Speedgoat. Again, can't go wrong either way!

[@markwilliams1680]

I found the Hoka way too narrow for my feet. Have you ever tried these in the wide configuration? I have not had the chance yet but like the idea of the padding and grip of the shoe.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I've heard that the "wide" is actually just more material with the same sole width...just an fyi as you look at picking up a pair!

[@markwilliams1680]

@@TaysonWhittaker Thanks for the advice Tayson! Shoes are such a crapshoot until you find one that works.

[@stevendavis6556]

If you like the Speedgoats by Hoka you will Love their Mafate Trail runners. Also Vibram soles.

[@NordenzurZukunft]

I went from the Speedgoat 5's to the Altra Timp 5. Wider toe box, more durable, built-in gaiter system, zero drop, extra foam bottom, and same exact outsole. Love the Speedgoats, but I think I found the sweet spot if you love zero drop but the Lone Peaks don't work for you (which they definitely did not). I tried the Topo alternatives that I've heard people love but these were miles better (pun intented).

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for sharing

[@wildweeds]

I'm on my third pair of Speed Goats and put twelve miles on the current pair today!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Nice! I'm also 3 pairs in :) Saving the 4th pair for an upcoming race

[@wildweeds]

@@TaysonWhittakerYes, I also have a 4th pair waiting on a shelf.

[@tonybabcock655]

Everyone has different feet. Mine are lousy. I’ve got arthritis starting in both my big toes. My Altras made it dramatically worse in addition to causing plantar inflammation. My podiatrist recommended switching to Hokas. I’m currently using the Clifton for the gym, walking, etc. They are the off trail version of the Speedgoat. I’m upgrading my trail shoes to the speedgats.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I've heard that they can be a good option if you have big toe issues...I think you'll like these on the trail!

[@LEM19284]

What about toe protection ?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I'd say similar in both the Salomon's and Hoka's. They both have similar rubber coverage on the toes.

[@grantderozea7646]

I would love to wear hokas. Super comfortable underfoot. Even in double wide that toe taper just...hurt. will stick to Topo Athletic for now.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Yea they don't have great wide foot options...I'll have to look at some Topo's for a future shoe to test!

[@jeffbonzerpeterson]

Topo Terraventure 4 good cushioning, wide toe box and Vibrum sole for lots of good miles. Checks all of the boxes! ✅✅✅

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I think I'm going to have to look at picking up a pair of the Topo's...your not the only comment about them

[@jeffbonzerpeterson]

I’m sure, I used to ware Ultras but after getting a hole in the toes after 35 miles on a new pair fresh out of the box strictly worn on the dirt I was done. The soles on the Altra’s do not seem last as long as they used to.

[@Andy-Mesa]

I'm guessing you have a narrow foot, seeing as how even the wide version of Hoka Speedgoats are too narrow for a good number of people. (I used to work in the footwear section at REI).

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I agree...for really wide feet they might not be the best option...

[@jrburr1]

Thanks, yes, I have very wide feet so a non-starter for me.

[@bihlygoat]

I’m very surprised you got that many miles out of Hoka Speedgoats. I’ve had three pairs of SG3’s and 4’s, and the sole rubber has delaminated on all of them in under 200 miles. One pair even got a hole completely through the foam in the heel where it’s not covered by rubber - I could put 2 fingers though from the outsole into the shoe! I weigh 180 lbs and used them for trail running, hiking, and backpacking on dirt and moderately rocky trails. I’ve had Saucony shoes last much much longer, because they’re smart enough to not glue small individual pieces of rubber on as an “outsole”. The SG5’s do look like they *might* have addressed this major flaw by tying the rear rubber piece to the two side pieces in front of it, but whether they will last 200 miles remains to be seen…

[@lilianm7151]

I've tried the Hoka's not my jam. Didn't felt stable at all. Switched to Topo Athletic Mtn Racer 3 and boom, never looked back.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Nice

[@Dharma_Bum]

I used the same model of Salomon’s for a decade, then something happened, they were no longer the same shoe. The fit was different. I developed blisters, shin splints and plantar fasciitis. Changed to a different brand and those symptoms disappeared almost immediately

[@TaysonWhittaker]

very interesting...I've heard many say the quality changed in the last few years....

[@PabbyMan2000]

Hoka gave me plantar fasciitis

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I've dealt with that myself on and off after getting it from a pair of Altra's I had really tightly strung up. My relief came from buying Curex and superfeet inserts...Amazing!

[@PabbyMan2000]

​@@TaysonWhittaker Altra Lone Peaks hurt my feet too. Maybe because of my high arches. And yes I used the Dr. Scholls inserts. After much trial and error I found that Merrill Moabs work best for me. Happy Trails!

[@TheColson79]

Solomon used to be great but quality has gone downhill significantly the last couple of years

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Yea...your not the only one saying that...might be on to something

[@timmo971]

I’ll dis Solomon for you. I hates them (with golem voice) the toe box and interior shape is the problem. Way too narrow.