OVERVIEW

Speedgoat is Hoka's technical trail all-rounder, named after Karl Meltzer's Speedgoat 50K — the race Meltzer won on early Hokas before most people had heard of the brand. 5 mm drop, Vibram Megagrip with 5 mm Traction Lugs, Meta-Rocker. Speedgoat 7 moved to supercritical EVA in 2025 and shed weight to 257 g; the 6 stays on CMEVA at 283 g. GTX adds Gore-Tex Invisible Fit; the Speedgoat 5 GTX Spike adds 12 permanently embedded tungsten-carbide studs for ice. Speedgoat 6 GTX, Gore-Tex Invisible Fit over the Speedgoat 6 platform, 283 g.

DETAILS

Best for:

Technical single-track and descent-heavy mountain trails

Ultra training on mixed Canadian Shield / PNW / Rockies terrain

Wet mud and shoulder-season bog in the GTX

Icy single-track and winter mountain running (Spike)

Fastpacking and long back-country days

Specs:

Speedgoat 6 / 7: 37/32 mm stack (38/33 on women's 6), 5 mm drop, Meta-Rocker

Speedgoat 6 ~283 g / Speedgoat 7 ~257 g men's US9

Speedgoat 7: supercritical EVA midsole (first Speedgoat on supercritical)

Speedgoat 6 / 6 GTX: CMEVA; Speedgoat 5 GTX Spike: CMEVA + 12 tungsten-carbide studs (~349 g)

Vibram Megagrip with 5 mm Traction Lug chevron lugs

GTX models use Gore-Tex Invisible Fit laminated to the upper

Colourway: Black, Stardust

Sizing: 6 / 6.5 / 7 / 7.5 / 8 / 8.5 / 9 / 9.5 / 10 / 10.5 / 11 / 11.5 / 12 / 12.5 / 13

MATERIALS & CARE

Air-dry away from direct heat after wet runs - never tumble dry. Spot-clean uppers with a soft brush and mild soap; do not machine-wash, as it breaks down midsole foam and adhesives. Remove the sockliner between wet runs to let both layers dry. Rotate between two pairs where possible - supercritical EVA and PEBA midsoles recover loft with 24 hours of rest. Do not bleach or dry-clean. Store at room temperature away from prolonged UV exposure, which hardens foam.

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