Trail shoe for the roads
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2019
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Glycerin 16
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
HOKA Speedgoat 2
Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Speedgoat 3 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Speedgoat 2 ranks below most trail shoes in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 9 runner reviews and 6 other rated shoes in the Speedgoat product line.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
81 Moderate
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“On gnarliest trails the cushioning has been outstanding, used for 34 mile trek with no issues”
“These look like they will go 2,000 miles”
“After 80-90 miles, small tears everywhere in the upper”
“It's a bad shoe for running fast downhills”
“Upper blowing out lateral to 5th toe after 30 miles”
“After a ton of miles, there's still enough cushioning that it doesn't feel flat”
“Running downhill—fast as anything”
“The midsole tapers dramatically from the ball of the foot to the toes”
“Toe box was a lot smaller than other Hokas”
“I like putting a lot of miles in my training shoes, often well over 1,000 miles”
“Too soft initially, making the rebound not match up with quick turnover”
“Right out of the box felt great, barely needed any break-in miles”
“Protects feet from rocks while being supple and not overly rigid”
“Probably the most stable shoe I've run in on the trail”
“Not great on the road—loses responsiveness and you can feel the lugs”
“Significant upper wear after 415 miles, only made them more comfortable”
“So comfortable and lightweight I train on all surfaces and race in it”
“The midsoles are quite firm actually, but with some thickness, which I like”
“Not the most supportive for pronation issues”
Prefer this shoe over another
36% 4/11
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers find the cushioning protective on long trail runs and ultras.
- Reviewers rate the lugged Vibram outsole grippy on varied terrain.
- At 9.8 oz, two reviewers call it light and nimble for the cushioning.
Cons
- Several reviewers report the upper tearing early, one at 30 miles and another by 90.
- Two of nine reviewers find it runs small, and one says the toe box is tighter than other HOKAs.
- One reviewer says it loses responsiveness on the road, where the lugs are noticeable.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
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
70 Decent
75 Confidence
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2024 · 12 reviews
82 Good
79 Confidence
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2022 · 17 reviews
75 Decent
89 Confidence
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2020 · 6 reviews
76 Decent
79 Confidence
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2019 · 5 reviews
75 Decent
81 Confidence
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Speedgoat 2 This shoe
2017 · 9 reviews
71 Decent
81 Confidence
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2016 · 6 reviews
71 Decent
76 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.8 oz · Women's 8.8 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $140
- Drop
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Go-to ultra trail race shoe
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2019
training for ultramarathons came from the Altra Lone Peak 2.0
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
The small toe box gave me black toenails
3/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Nov 3, 2018
35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Conquest 2
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Love everything except the durability
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 16, 2018
15 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Speedgoat 2 review
5/5
Overall
Clawhammer · Jul 12, 2018
85 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Inov-8 Trailtalon 250
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 3/5
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Reviewers Also Ran In
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