HOKA Speedgoat 2

The Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 is a significant improvement in many important areas compared to the original version. Both the fit, midsole and upper have been improved to achieve a better cushioned shoe that joins Hoka One One's extensive and varied catalog. The model is designed for runners looking for maximum cushioning, as the Speedgoat 2 is the perfect choice in this regard.

While the shoes have a roomier construction than the predecessor version, runners with wide feet may still feel that the fit is a bit narrow, which can be solved by choosing one size up from their usual size. The fit issue aside, this is a shoe capable of executing a comfortable run over any distance, and over a variety of terrain.

Features of the upper of the Hoka One One Speedgoat 2

The upper of these shoes is one of the sections that have changed the most in this second edition. Now we see a mesh with a better quality aspect, through which maintains an excellent passage of air into the shoe to keep your feet cool at all times .

To give a good structure to the shoe,synthetic thermo-seals have been added, which also add to the shoe's durability. The padding of the collar is quite substantial and offers a somewhat tight closure of the shoe, despite this it remains very comfortable. In the case of the tongue, it is not as padded, which allows it to bend better to fit the contours of the foot. In addition, the flat lace-up closure gives us the opportunity to achieve a more comfortable fit.

Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 Soles

The soles of the Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 continue to use the Vibram Megagrip compound, which has given good results in the previous edition and in other shoes of the firm. The lugs are deeper this time, there are more of them while the pattern of their design has been improved.

The design of these lugs makes the shoes less comfortable on asphalt terrains, but they will give us a good response, if we run a couple of kilometers on the road before reaching the technical terrains for which it has been designed.

The soles are very responsive on uneven and hilly terrain, but they are also capable of coping well in all trail running conditions, such as wet terrain.

Midsole of the Hoka One One Speedgoat 2

Injected EVA rubber is used in the midsole, which provides a good level of cushioning and durability, while providing a soft-touch surface for the feet and increased stability and support during the run. This rubber pairs well with the Balanced Stage Meta-Rocker Geometry system, designed to increase running efficiency by improving heel-to-toe transition.

The platform of this shoe is very stable, considering the heel height. This is mainly because the tighter fit allows for better control of the foot's movements to avoid slippage on the inside.

The Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 is undoubtedly an excellent performance shoe for trail running adventures. With its maximum cushioning capacity and very good traction and grip soles, it is a shoe that will be able to face the most difficult terrain.

In the chapter of the technical specifications, the second version of these Hoka One One Speedgoat have a drop of 4.5 millimeters, and weights of 277 grams for the male model (size 9 USA), and 232 grams for the female version (size 7 USA).