← Back home
HOKA

Speedgoat 2

Speedgoat 2
Trail · Neutral
Average (43%)

Shoe details

Weight
9.8 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$140
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (43%)

Rated worse overall than 57% of all shoes.
?

This score rates worse than 57% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
?

Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Average (43%)

Cushioning

Exceptional (97%)

Appearance

Average (60%)

Comfort

Average (55%)

Value

Below average (38%)

Durability

Below average (27%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 57% of 2,494 running shoes ranked.

Average (43%)

Trail Shoes

Worse than 61% of 390 trail shoes ranked.

Below average (39%)

Speedgoat Family

Worse than >99% of 10 speedgoat family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

HOKA

Worse than 87% of 133 HOKA shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (13%)

Better than previous shoe

Reviewers who said this shoe was better than the shoe they used before.

50%

3/6

Pros & Cons

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the most recent version of this shoe.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Speedgoat 2
HOKA Speedgoat 6
Nike Wildhorse 10
Speedgoat 2
Speedgoat 6
Wildhorse 10
Current shoe
Best cushioning
Lightest
Newest / Lowest price / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.8 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
9.3 oz M
Stack
—
37/32mm
38/28.5mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
1mm
Release
2017 Q3
2024 Q2
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$140
$155
$165
Best price
—
$108.97
$99.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Average (43%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (55%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Excellent (97%)
Durability
Below average (27%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (60%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (38%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%) Best value
Specific shoe

Search for the exact model to add to this comparison.

Where to buy

No offers available

Check back soon for deals

Better alternatives

Higher-rated shoes similar to this one

Nike Wildhorse 10

Wildhorse 10

Trail

$99.88

99th percentile

+56% vs this shoe
The North Face VECTIV Enduris 4

VECTIV Enduris 4

Trail

$112.00

94th percentile

+51% vs this shoe
HOKA Speedgoat 6

Speedgoat 6

Trail

$108.97

91st percentile

+48% vs this shoe
The North Face Altamesa 300

Altamesa 300

Trail

$90.30

88th percentile

+45% vs this shoe
Nike Kiger 10

Kiger 10

Trail

$118.97

85th percentile

+42% vs this shoe
HOKA Challenger 8

Challenger 8

Trail

$123.96

84th percentile

+41% vs this shoe

More from HOKA

HOKA Clifton 10

Clifton 10

Daily trainer

$123.96

71st percentile

+28% vs this shoe
HOKA Skyward X

Skyward X

Daily trainer

$179.88

74th percentile

+31% vs this shoe
HOKA Rincon 4

Rincon 4

Daily trainer

$124.99

98th percentile

+55% vs this shoe

Reader Ratings

9 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 9 written reviews

Trail shoe for the roads

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I love this shoe. Originally was running trails with it, but shoe is so comfortable and light weight I train on all surfaces and race in this shoe. Well fitting and very comfortable.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Go-to ultra trail race shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I'm always rotating between several shoes so it's hard to designate a shoe that I currently run in. I do love the SG2s and its my current goto for any trail ultra. I've used them for distances from 50k to 100m so far. They are protective and lugged aggressively enough for most varied terrain that I've encountered (from loose volcanic soot to wet laom encountered in the PNW). They are nicely cushioned with a rocker roll to make up for the lack of responsiveness. My main issues are durability as the upper was already blowing out lateral to my 5th toe after 30 miles (and I don't have wide feet) and they're not the most supportive shoe for me personally as I have a bit of a pronation issue. I like them enough that I have a spare pair in reserve for when my primary pair finally die
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

The small toe box gave me black toenails

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

My only issue with this shoe is that the toe box was a lot smaller than some of the other Hokas I've worn. There is nothing wrong with the shoe itself- just that if you are used to a wider toe box, you will be disappointed and possibly hobbled.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
2/5

Love everything except the durability

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Right out of the box felt great, very comfortable, barely needed any break-in miles. On even the gnarliest trails the cushioning has been outstanding, even used it for a 34 mile trek through the white mountains with no issues at all, very comfortable. My only quibble is with the durability, I have now probably put in about 80-90 miles, but the top between the PU sections there are small tears everywhere. Also, after I bought another pair, I noticed that the PU top cover on that new pair was slightly different, not having the small interruptions anymore and basically being 1 solid band (?). Perhaps Hoka discovered the inherent weakness with the previous PU topper...
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Speedgoat 2 review

Clawhammer · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

The Speedboat 2 from Hoka is a very cushioned trail shoe. Some people may think that Hokas on the trail are a bad idea because of the stack height but this shoe is probably the most stable shoe I've run in on the trail. It is surprisingly nimble and quick feeling. It's a great downhill shoe. I feel less beat up after long runs in the Speedgoat. The shoe isn't great on the road if there is a portion of the run there. It seems to lose responsiveness and you can feel the lugs.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
3/5