HOKA Speedgoat 5 Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Why We Like The Speedgoat 5 Trail Running Shoe

Already a favorite for our daily miles and ultras, HOKA's award-winning trail runner is now quicker than ever: The Speedgoat 5 is a half ounce lighter than its predecessor, giving us even more flight over root-infested, rock-plagued trails. The plush sole unit still delivers the soft landings, fast transitions, and powerful toe offs we've come to depend on but now with texturized lugs to give our footing confidence-boosting security.

Details

Spirited shoe for staying light and nimble on long trail runs
Double layer mesh upper delivers durable breathability
Gusseted tongue with cutouts keeps out debris and allows airflow
Roomy toebox allows natural toe splay for balance and power
4mm drop encourages a natural gait and midfoot strike
Lightweight foam delivers lasting shock absorption and a lively ride
Sticky sole gives a biting grip on climbs and descents
Zonal rubber boosts durability and support for longer runs
Item #HOKZ06A

Upper Material: sandwich mesh
Closure: lace
Footbed: molded EVA
Midsole: compression-molded EVA
Sole: Vibram Megagrip, Traction lugs
Support Type: neutral
Cushion: moderate
Heel / Forefoot Height: 31mm / 27mm
Drop: 4mm
Claimed Weight: 8.7oz
Manufacturer Warranty: 45 day
Activity: trail running

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4.5 based on 680 ratings

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3 out of 5 stars

April 19, 2024

Not at all like earlier speedgoat versions

I had a love/hate relationship with the earlier speedgoats. They felt way too stiff and bulky out of the box, and took awhile to break in. Once broken in, they were great though. They gave me that extra Hoka cushioning. I've never been a fun of ultra cushioned shoes, but as I age and acquire new injuries, I appreciate it, especially on days I feel beat up. The new speedgoat is an awesome shoe, but honestly is so different than the earlier ones, that it should be a different model altogether. It is noticeably lighter and runnable out of the box. Zero break in period was needed. However, it seems the Hoka team accomplished this by taking away its ruggedness. That's a tradeoff I wasn't hoping for. This new version feels more like a road shoe with upgraded traction, something needed in a good shoe lineup, just not what I thought I was buying. Especially considering on one of my first runs with them, a locust thorn came right up through the footbed and into my foot! In my 20 years of ultras, triathlon, and many podium finishes, I have never had that happen. Without the thorn incident, I would have given 4 stars. Seriously Hoka, please put a little more trail ruggedness back into this shoe. You were headed in a good direction with this, but went a bit too far. The heel tab is also not suited to trail running. The previous version was far superior. On a positive note, I like the elimination of the plastic overlays on the upper. They had a tendency to crack well before the useful life of the shoe was up.

Kris