HOKA ONE ONE Evo Speedgoat Trail Running Shoe - Men's for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

I researched a few different options before pulling the trigger on the EVO Speedgoat. I wear the Hoka One One Cliftons for road running and find this to be a similar fit. I was concerned that some reviewers find the shoes a bit narrow. I initially had the same concern when I put them on my feet, but after moving around in them a bit and taking them on the trails they seem to loosen up and be very comfortable. That said, if you have wide feet or really want a very roomy toe box you might consider other options. For me, they are perfect for general trail running and lean more towards a running shoe with a trail sole vs. a hiking shoe for running.

My first run in the Evo Speedgoat left me a little underwhelmed in all honesty, it feels exactly like the speedgoat 3 but with a higher pricetag. The fit for me is a little more generous than the speedgoat 3 due to the thinner upper material and reduced toe bumper. At first that was the kicker for me, as someone with a narrow foot the speedgoat line has been perfect for me for those easy days and super long days. However, on my second run I had a massive thunderstorm descend on me very unexpectedly turning the trails into a stream. That same thin upper that I wasnt exactly sold on turned out to me exactly what I wanted, drains like a charm and doesnt stretch when it gets wet (a major problem for a lot of trail shoes that just lose all lock down after the first stream crossing). Although the fit isnt quite as secure for me through the front of the shoe I am willing to just crank the laces down a bit more and enjoy the toe splay a bit more than I am used to in the speedgoat 3. Someone with a wider foot who has been on the fence about the speedgoats in the past will be relieved to find out that these are a more generous fit. The same reliable multi-directional vibram megagrip lugs and pillowy cushion are something that I have come to love about the speedgoat and there is no change here. I cant really tell much of a weight difference but I know its there and would add up over an ultra distance, Hoka claims a half ounce drop per shoe. Overall I would recommend these for someone looking for a shoe for longer trail races who wants to drop a little weight but keep the same cushion, but in all honesty I am a bit more of a fan of the speedgoat 3 which has a better price tag and more security for my foot shape.

These shoes are incredibly comfortable! I would be able to run in these for hours and wouldn't feel any aches or pains because of how comfortable they are. Great for long trail runs, getting back into running, or even long hikes. I am super happy with these shoes, and would recommend them to anyone who wants some cushion in their shoe.