Best Trail Shoe from Hoka yet
5/5
Overall
Traildoc John · Jan 14, 2020
50 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Challenger ATR 5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
HOKA Speedgoat 1
Trail · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Speedgoat 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Speedgoat 1 ranks among the stronger trail shoes in our data. Cushioning and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 6 runner reviews and 6 other rated shoes in the Speedgoat product line. Another 6 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Very good
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
76/100
What runners say
“Relatively light weight for a mid-max type of shoe with outstanding grip for more technical terrain.”
“Super comfy on long (20+ miles) trail runs.”
“Speedgoats run narrow but not this narrow.”
“Low heel drop on high cushion shoe.”
“Great traction and feel but needed tight lacing to get any comfort.”
“Good on gravel, rock & pavement as well as muddy trails.”
“Good arch, but not stiff & hard.”
Prefer this shoe over another
40% 2/5
Where to buy
No offers available
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- All six reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it comfortable on trail runs beyond 20 miles.
- Reviewers report good grip on technical terrain, mud, gravel and rock.
- At 9.8 oz, light for a heavily cushioned trail shoe.
Cons
- Two of the six reviewers find it runs small, and one relaces it to get any comfort.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the HOKA Speedgoat
Each dot is one version of the Speedgoat, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 4 reviews
79 Decent
40 Confidence
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2024 · 12 reviews
98 Exceptional
93 Confidence
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2022 · 16 reviews
86 Good
85 Confidence
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2020 · 6 reviews
89 Good
74 Confidence
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2019 · 5 reviews
92 Very good
82 Confidence
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2017 · 9 reviews
89 Good
80 Confidence
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Speedgoat 1 This shoe
2016 · 6 reviews
91 Very good
76 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.8 oz
- Release
- 2016 Q3
- MSRP
- $140
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Great shoes
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Nov 7, 2019
training for sprints came from the Saucony Guide 13
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Speedboat narrowest trail shoe
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2019
40 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Challenger ATR 5
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Cushion for long distances
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Mar 13, 2018
50 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Pearl Izumi EM Trail N1
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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HOKA Speedgoat 1 In Context
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Reviewers Also Ran In
- HOKA Challenger ATR 5 2 runners
- Pearl Izumi EM Trail N1 1 runner
- Saucony Guide 13 1 runner