HOKA  Speedgoat 7 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

After doing a lot of research I purchased these shoes for my son to wear on a 100-mile hike that we completed together, and I could not have been more disappointed. After only about 20 miles, the shoes began to fall apart. The toe caps peeled away on both shoes, and the soles started delaminating. The attached photos clearly show how poorly they held up under normal hiking use. For comparison, I completed the same hike wearing a pair of Salomon trail runners, which still look as good as the day I bought them and gave me no problems whatsoever. I am extremely disappointed in the quality of these Hokas. I have owned Hoka shoes in the past and had good experiences, so I was genuinely surprised by how quickly this pair failed. Based on this experience, I'll never purchase Hokas again.

Wasn’t expecting to be this disappointed with these shoes. The photos I’m showing are from after only 70 miles of use in the Sierra mountains. At multiple points on the shoe, parts of it are already coming undone. Most backpackers usually expect their shoes to last it at least a few hundred miles, so unfortunately I wouldn’t really recommend these. Especially not after spending almost $200 on them for not even a weeklong backpacking trip. Pros: I would say they’re pretty comfortable, though I did have issues with the back-lip of the shoe digging into my Achilles towards the end of my trip which added extra foot pain.

Overall, the HOKA speedgoat 7 looks great and feels incredibly lightweight - what I’m looking for in a faster trail shoe that doesn’t sacrifice support and stability. The outsole has substantial tread and provided excellent traction on dirt paths and trails. I tested these in summer but I feel like they would be fine in the rain also. Feels like a durable pair of shoes. One issue I ran into was just the fit of the shoes. They seem to run small. I typically wear size 9.5 shoes with a little room to spare, but this pair felt a bit snug at 9.5 would probably size up to 10. If your usual size is already pretty close may want to go up a half size. Personally, I prefer a stiffer heel counter for more heel control which I believe helps with reducing strain on the arches. The arch support was perfect for me. I did like how the shoe flexed approximately three-quarters of the way up only allowing the forefoot to flex. As a physical theraplst, I think this could be a good option for runners with a medium arch who wants a shoe that falls somewhere in the middle; some control but not too soft or overly rigid. I tested these on the trials at Discovery Park and St. Edward Park, as well around Greenlake and around the neightborhood roads. They performed well and was fun to run in. Overall these are a fun enjoyable pair shoes that can be very versatile for running looking for a lightweight trail shoe.

Very comfortable with good traction, but I got 3 holes in the uppers starting at 150 miles. By 200 miles the holes let in sand and pebbles so fast the shoes are worthless. Sad to say, but quality has gone downhill for the Speedgoats.

Poor quality! Like many other reviewers my Hoka Speedgoats are ripping on the outside forefoot area. This is with only 75 miles on them. They were very comfortable initially, but both shoes are failing. I can no longer rely on them for any hiking. Thank you REI for letting me return them.

I have been a loyal Hoka user for years. I’ve used many of their shoes and have always found the comfort and fit to be worth the hefty price. Speedgoat 5s and 6s were what I wore to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. HOWEVER, this version of the shoe is an insult to the Hoka brand. While the shoe retains the comfort and handling of previous versions, I found the quality to be horrendous. The upper part of the shoe started to completely come apart after just 20 miles on the shoes. I won’t depend on Hoka any longer after this pair. Hoka corporate needs to get their suppliers in check to ensure the workmanship of their products doesn’t tarnish the brand.

I looked into spending more money than I typically do on running shoes for pleasure and work, so I decided to buy the Hoka speedgoats although I was hesitant due to the price. I’m extremely surprised and disappointed due to the fact they’re already ripping in the toe section. I thought the woven material would be stronger and last longer. They’re comfortable by all means but I can’t justify nor do I encourage anyone to spend this amount of money on these shoes unless you’re just looking to make a fashion statement. I bought these shoes in April and it’s early June and already ripping. I regret spending this money on them and I could’ve bought two nice pairs of Nikes or three pairs asics that last at least 6-10 months. Yes they fit well and I use them for hiking in the woods or and walking on asphalt. No running or jumping.

The good: Very very good grip and protection while still feeling connected to the ground. This part really is great and I wanted to love the shoe. The bad: Toe box is tiny. They don’t breath at all (I’m talking soaked feet during a run when it’s ~70F 💀). Anyone who trail runs long distances knows wet feet are not where you wanna be. And there are clear durability issues (bottom “heart shape” section showing significant wear after just 45 miles). The lack of airflow in the shoe is a real dealbreaker. I’ve never had this problem with any other shoe. (Typically run Hoka Torrent, Saucony Peregrine, and Saucony Ride for road)

I'm a big Hoka fan and have had many pairs dating back to the original Speedgoats. These just don't cut it. I just returned from a hiking trip in Moab and logged roughly 10-12 miles per day. Don't get me wrong, these are comfortable and I did buy a 1/2 size larger than what I normally wear but my foot was constantly jammed into the toe on downhill areas. I tried relacing / retying but it didn't help at all. Incredibly disappointed in the last two iterations of Speedgoats (6 and 7) as they are nowhere as good as their predecessors. They do have great grip so there's that but just can't handle having my toes hit the end of the shoe at the slightest downhill angle.

worst quality i could imagine. The uppers material is splitting after 2 weeks. No more than 10 hikes