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Speedgoat 3

Speedgoat 3
Trail · Neutral
Very good (84/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.8 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$140

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 72% of all shoes.

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Overall

Very good (84/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 60% of shoes

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Durability

Good (72/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 41% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 37% of shoes

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Value

Average (62/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 13% of shoes

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60%

3/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 72% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Trail Shoes

Scores better than 76% of 399 trail shoes.

76%

HOKA

Scores better than 54% of 137 HOKA shoes.

54%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Speedgoat 2.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Speedgoat 3
HOKA Speedgoat 6
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Speedgoat 3
Speedgoat 6
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Lowest price / Best value
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.8 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
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Stack
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37/32mm
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Drop
—
5mm
7mm
Release
2019 Q1
2024 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
$140
$155
$200
Best price
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$79.88 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (72%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (60%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (95%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (41%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (37%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (13%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews

Great for big days on the trail but the uppers just don't last

Anonymous runner · Jul 13, 2019

4/5

Overall

I'm convinced that hoka's are my shoe. it took me awhile to admit this because i don't really want it to be true. They are weird-lookin. But, they are light, really, really comfortable, and perfect for long days on technical trails, which is about 90% of my running. However, I've had 4 pairs now, I think?? and the uppers on each pair have shredded in exactly the same place, which is at the bottom of the laces where the crease forms in the toe box. It's a bummer because in each case the outsoles still had a ton of life left in them but I'm literally diving off rocks in these things because my foot is about to fly out. Funny thing is, they're still the best. I need a new pair of speedgoat 3's right now. Help a brother out???
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 10, 2019

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

the GOAT do-it-all trail shoe from Hoka - SPEEDGOAT

Anonymous runner · Jul 10, 2019

5/5

Overall

Disclaimer - if you like "ground-feel" in a trail shoe, this isn't for you. The Speedgoat is a soft shoe but firm enough to feel good in loose terrain and responsive enough to transition to roads well enough. It's a "performance fit" meaning that it's pretty narrow and not available in a wide model. It isn't the lightest shoe you can buy but it's not clunky and feels smooth enough for faster trail days as well as slow days. The grip is great but not for the worst possible conditions, with a vibram outsole with something like 4-5mm lugs.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Speedgoat3

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2019

5/5

Overall

Great ride. I have a fractured foot and it gives great cushion on fire roads. Light and speedy. Great transition to the pavement
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Tight up front

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

4/5

Overall

Found the toe box to be less than roomy. Short as well as narrow. Having said that they held up really well on first run of approximately 10 miles. Used in a trail half marathon though and I developed some pretty harsh blisters. Tread is awesome and the shoes are very grippy. Would love to try them half a size bigger to see if space issues resolve
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5