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Should i go true to size or go 1 size up?

Agree, the midsole is trash. Super firm, definitely not that marshmallow feel that Hoka is known for. The tongue is still not long enough or padded enough. I did 30 miles on them and then returned them. I am now in the Mafate Speed 4. I have been wearing Speedgoats since version 1. The best versions were the 2, 3 and the Evo. Maybe Hoka will get it right on the 7.

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Great review! I recently purchased SG5 and really like them for daily trail runs. Don’t have experience with other SG but do have MS4 and love them. I would never purchase NORDA or SPEEDLAND because of ridiculous price! Yes I can get them but I would feel stupid to. Like cycling equipment, prices vary because of brands which I don’t get out of principle. A set of MAAP kit can cost about $600, no problem and thanks

I am no longer a hoka customer. After 10 years of competitive running, and probably over 20+ pairs of specifically hoka shoes, they ruined their line up with the Challengers 7s being like rounded hard sketchers and the speedgoat 6s were an epic failure from wearing the lugs out in one backyard ultra and feeling sloppy almost immediately from the backs of the shoe being mis shaped, whyyyyy did they make this silly heel resting pop up area??? It looks like a reverse elf shoe.

Disappointing to hear about the midsole. Everyone says the same thing. I love the 5s. Won't be buying the 6

Great camera work Colin!

On sizing - are you referring to US or UK sizes?

Great edit Colin 🤘

2025 goal is to be chased by Colin in the top 3 😂

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I value your reviews. So disappointed to hear this about the SG6… the SG5 for rolling carriage trail was fine but the midsole seems to go flat after 75miles. Can’t get the SG4 anymore. The Mafate 4 has been great for me on technical trails. What do you turn to for a cushioned every day non technical trainer?

D problem is that these companies try to b cool and make ass from recycled crap rather than improve performance n quality

I ran in SG 3 and 4 and swore I would run in Speedgoat forever. Then version 5 came out and Hoka ruined the cushion. It sounds as if version 6 is not even worth a try so have moved onto an entirely different brand. Hoka- bring back the cushions of Speedgoat 3 or 4 and I will come back in a heartbeat!

Ho, for 75k runner, what will be the max distance you will say have enought confort and cushion? 42k 50? 100? Also you find have good propulsion even without plate? Thanks! Thanks

Thank you. What's your view on the stinson 7?

Hi! Nice review of the speed. Can you maybe do a review of the Ultra also? The ultra doesn’t have carbon rods btw, it’s plastic TPU rods so it shouldn’t be as stiff as a carbon racer. The plastic rods is more for stiffening up the full midsole of the more softer lightstrike pro. Thanks!

Just ran 8 miles in them for the first time. Feet feel great. Hoping the insoles survive the water crossings 🫠

I like the 5s except for the uppers. Seems I’ll look for something else after they are done.

Its expensive but wait! If it lasts more than twice the miles of another shoe, its actually cheaper per mile. Also Canadian company gotta support them !

👍 Another trail shoe in this class thats actually underrated Asics fujispeed!

Way to shit on my parade. Just got a pair.

Did you have problems with the side walls digging into your ankles whilst wearing them in? My first run in these shoes, they were digging into the bottom portion of my ankles every time I turned left or right.

Bummer about the midsole. New upper with the SG4 midsole for the 7. Gonna have to find a new shoe now. The 5 midsole sucked compared to the 4. Hoka people want soft cush! By mile 13 in the Imogene pass run the bottom of my feet were killing me in the 5's.

Seems like I'm going to by pass the SG6 buy I couple of 5's and wait for the 7's....

what app is that where you track your shoes?

If you were trying the Norda’s for the first time would you start with a 001 or 002?

Look to be in the same class as Brooks Catamount? Was thinking of these for flat 50miler

The Speedgoat line is dead for me after the 5. I loved the 2 and the EVO, the 5 was an attempt to cheaply lowball the EVO, and was a miserable failure.

guess i will be stocking up on 5's

I had two pairs of 4's (wore them out) have two pairs of fives (pretty shredded now) getting the 6's soon

I'm honestly really struggling to find the right shoe this season. Right now the best I have are the Mafate 4 but I can't fit my insoles in there and they are a bit thin width ways. I have 1 SG4 left unused still. Any recommendations? I just want a wideish cushioned grippy rockered trail shoe that can take technical terrain?

I've only put 20km into my SG6 and for me the midsole is very very stiff. I think the shape and vibe of the shoe has moved back towards the SG4 but let's see if the midsole softens at all.

Take me back to the Speedgoat 4 and EVO Speedgoat days!

hey there! its almost 700 km in your Nordas 001. So wassap?? still favorite?

Same here. Loved the 2,3,4. Was disappointed with upper and grip on the 5. Will skip the 6 also. Too bad, SG was the absolute go to trail shoe for so many!

I’m glad you said all this, as I loved my SG 4, just can’t get hold of them anymore.

Awesome review! I'm actually eyeing this one. How do you compare them to the tnf vectiv pro in terms of midsole?

Great review. Think I'll skip this version

Totally agree on the midsole. It’s like cardboard compared to previous models. I’ve had multiple pairs of SG 2,3,4 and 5’s and irrespective of other issues - especially with the uppers, they’ve always had an all-day, plush ride that set them apart from other trail shoes. Now it’s gone, so has their differentiation and relevance. Super disappointing as it feels like the upper is going to work better on this model. Having to rethink what to wear on long days now.

They are $64 USD off on the website right now, I’m really considering getting some

There is a wide in the SG6. Sounds like you should try another 100km in those ;)

Your point about wondering if you received a dud based on the midsole comments might be worth bringing to Hoka’s attention. Maybe send the shoe back for them to inspect? Based on your comments I’m not buying it despite being a huge speedgoat fan

Thank you for the review. How would you compare this to the Caldera 6?

Nice review. I agree they are really good shoes, snappy nimble and light. The LS basic foam wraps around the outside upper border with LS Pro fully as base.

I bypassed the Speedgoat altogether and went straight for the Mafate Speed 4. Love it.

Thanks for this review Colin!

I swore by the SG 2’s and 4’s for anything trail, 5 was a big disappointment all around and looks like the 6 is no better so I won’t even waste my time on them. Oddly the Zegama 2 seems to have swooped in to fill that void for me - really liking that one so far.

Why its feels so good cushion is because it is actually not a top layer of lightstrike but a rim of lightstrike around full hight lightstrike pro. S it adds stability but doesnt take away from the cushion.

Have you try the boston 12, if so does it feel the same ? Or is it more bouncy or firm ?