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Hoka Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
£139.99
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Product Code: HOK2572
Hoka Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
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Product Description
Features & Benefits
Technical Specification
Best for...
Sport
running
Terrain
light trail
Feel
breathable
lightweight
Woven Textile Upper - For optimum in-shoe comfort.
Protective Toe Bumper - Ensures protection for your feet.
Dual-Sided Gusseted Tongue - Prevents dirt and debris from entering to enhance comfort.
Internal Support Chassis - Locks the foot for a more secure fit.
Dynamic Vamp - Allows toes to splay.
Extended Heel Tab - Makes it easier to put shoes on.
Traditional Lacing System - Keeps the feet locked in and securely in place.
Lightweight Foam Midsole - Highly responsive and cushioned.
Vibram Megagrip Outsole - High-performance, durable rubber.
Revised Lug Orientation - For supreme grip on varied terrain.
Lug Depth - 5mm.
Drop - 5mm.
Weight - 277g.
Terrain - light trail
features - breathable, lightweight
Gender - mens
Product Class - shoe
Product Type - shoes
Shoe Width - D
Sport - running
Hoka Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes
A grippy, responsive ride for technical terrain. There's only one GOAT on the trail. And this is it. Combining Hoka's tried and true cushioning with aggressive traction and ultralight materials, the Speedgoat 6 was born to tame the trail.
Lightweight Woven Textile Upper
Upgraded from their predecessors, the Speedgoat 6 features a new woven textile upper that is extremely durable and will ensure you stay at an optimum temperature for complete comfort. Lightweight and breathable, the textile upper allows cool air to flow through the shoe, removing uncomfortable heat build-up and regulating internal temperature to create a healthy environment where feet can thrive. The fabric hugs the foot, offering lightweight support whilst a protective toe bumper shields against hard knocks and bumps. Alongside this, a dual-sided gusseted tongue prevents dirt or debris from entering the shoes whilst providing next-to-skin comfort for ultimate confidence with every stride. An internal support chassis locks the foot down for a more secure fit while a dynamic vamp allows for more accommodation in the forefoot, allowing your toes to splay. An extended heel tab assists you in putting the shoes on easier and a traditional lacing system provides your feet with a locked-in, secure fit so you can enjoy distraction-free strides.
Lightweight Foam Midsole
A lightweight foam is utilised through the midsole of the Speedgoat 6 to ensure a cushioned and responsive ride. The midsole provides lightweight cushioning, even more so than its predecessor, which keeps your feet comfortable and supported as you move through uneven terrain. The lightweight foam is also highly responsive as it adapts to the ground beneath you and works to propel you forward as you move throughout the gait cycle. The foam is lighter and more responsive than previous versions, preventing the wearer from feeling weighed down and keeping you feeling light and quick on your feet. As well as this, the foam absorbs shock and impacts in key areas of the shoe and helps to stabilise the foot, keeping you firmly on your feet.
Vibram Megagrip Outsole
Completing the Speedgoat 6 is a Vibram Megagrip outsole that ensures traction and grip on varied terrain. This high-performance rubber compound provides an unparalleled grip on wet and dry surfaces, rugged longevity and optimal ground adaptability. The rubber can form a solid bond with the ground beneath to ensure traction and control as you explore the unbeaten path. Zonal rubber placement ensures traction and grip where you need it most while remaining lightweight so you can easily cut through tough terrain. Furthermore, a revised lug orientation adorns the outsole to provide flexible and multi-directional traction as you tackle awkward ascents and daring descents. The 5mm lugs ensure additional support and stability so you can continue with complete confidence that your footwear will support any outdoor adventure.
The Range Explained: HOKA Trail 2024
22 August 2024
In this article we look at the HOKA Trail running range, which in recent years has built up a huge following across trail audiences from elite ultra-distance athletes such as Jim Walmsley, to the everyday runner on their local tracks & trails.
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We have structured this article in price order from highest to lowest:
Please note: If it's your first venture into the world of HOKA, then we generally find their shoes fit half a size smaller than expected, so you may need to size up.
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The Range: In Brief
| SHOE | PRICE | DESCRIPTION |
| Tecton X 3 | RRP £219.99 | Ultra-long distance carbon-plated pinnacle racing shoe. |
| Zinal 2 | RRP £159.99 | A lightweight and dynamic short distance technical racer. |
| Mafate Speed 4 | RRP £159.99 | A Tecton X 2 without the carbon fibre plates or a more responsive Speedgoat 5. Designed for technical trails. |
| Stinson 7 | RRP £159.99 | High-stack cushioning for the long slower trail runs that encompass trail/gravel/road. |
| Speedgoat 6 | RRP £139.99 | Best selling all-rounder, still capable of 50k+ runs. |
| Challenger 7 | RRP £129.99 | Baby brother of the Stinson 7, great all round trail/gravel/road shoe. |
| Torrent 4 | RRP £119.99 | Light and nimble, lower stack height, more suited to shorter distances. |
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The Range: In Detail
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HOKA TECTON X 3
For Pinnacle Performance
A top of the range shoe offering split parallel carbon fibre plates to aid propulsion.
Improved from the Tecton x 2 with updated lug shape and positioning, an upgraded PEBA midsole compound, a new plate design/positioning and a new gaiter-like tongue/collar design.
The Tecton X 3 is suitable for all distances including 100k+ ultra-distance marathons.
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Weight: Men's 286g / Women's 223g
Lug depth: 4mm
Drop: 5mm
Stack height: Men's 40mm/35mm, Women's 39mm/34mm
Width: Available in standard fit only.
Hoka Tecton X 3 Women's Trail Running Shoes - SS25
Ready to propel you through gnarly terrain, the Tecton X 3 adds winglets to its carbon fibre plates for extra stability in just the right spots, and two layers of PEBA in the midsole - Hoka's lightest, most resilient compound. Redesigned lug shape and positioning on a Vibram Megagrip with Litebase outsole provide better traction, while a dynamic vamp allows feet to splay as the miles fly by. Topping it off, a knit collar extends up from the tongue like a gaiter to mitigate trail debris, and a lightweight Matryx textile upper makes this version more durable and trail-worthy than ever.
£219.99
Ready to propel you through gnarly terrain, the Tecton X 3 adds winglets to its carbon fibre plates for extra stability in just the right spots, and two layers of PEBA in the midsole - Hoka's lightest, most resilient compound. Redesigned lug shape and positioning on a Vibram Megagrip with Litebase outsole provide better traction, while a dynamic vamp allows feet to splay as the miles fly by. Topping it off, a knit collar extends up from the tongue like a gaiter to mitigate trail debris, and a lightweight Matryx textile upper makes this version more durable and trail-worthy than ever.
£219.99
Key Features
MATRYX UPPER: Offers a secure fit that hugs the foot for optimum comfort and flexibility, whilst remaining highly breathable to maximize both weight savings and performance.
EXTENDED GAITER DESIGN: Gaiter-like extended knit collar for added comfort and to repel debris and loose stones.
DUAL-LAYER PEBA MIDSOLE: Ensures cushioning, comfort and most of all propulsion.
TWO PARALLEL CARBON FIBRE PLATES : Designed to deliver a smoother transition throughout the gait cycle. The carbon plates minimise energy loss, increase propulsion and deliver an abundance of structural support.
VIBRAM MEGAGRIP WITH LITEBASE OUTSOLE: High-performance, durable rubber with zonal rubber placement ensures traction and grip where you need it the most.
4MM MULTI-DIRECTIONAL LUGS: For excellent grip on varied terrain.
HOKA Zinal 2
For Lightweight Speed
Built as a shorter distance trail racer, the Zinal 2 features a Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole with a 5mm aggressive lug. A lower to the ground feel which some runners prefer especially on steeper more technical off road terrain. Best suited to shorter faster races, ultra-runner Jim Walmsley also refers to the Zinal 2 as his 'Strava Segment Shoe'. It's worth adding that this shoe is also suitable for anyone who suffers with achilles problems as the sock-like fit and ultra-thin vamp mesh doesn't irritate or put too much pressure on your heel.
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Click here to read our detailed shoe review.
Click here to watch the Zinal 2 in action, as our athlete Ben Mounsey takes on a daredevil Strava Challenge whilst wearing the shoes.
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Price: RRP £159.99
Weight: Men's 227g / Women's 189g
Lug depth: 5mm
Drop: 5mm
Stack height: Men's 30mm/25mm, Women's 29mm/24mm
Width: Available in standard fit only.
Hoka Zinal 2 Trail Running Shoes
A veritable paring knife for the trail, the Zinal 2 was designed to deliver the same light responsive precision as its predecessor, however with a touch more energy return. 2mm of stack height has been removed and taller lugs have been added for an aggressive, toothy grip.
£99.99
RRP £159.99
A veritable paring knife for the trail, the Zinal 2 was designed to deliver the same light responsive precision as its predecessor, however with a touch more energy return. 2mm of stack height has been removed and taller lugs have been added for an aggressive, toothy grip.
£99.99
RRP £159.99
Key Features
VAMP MESH UPPER: Ultra-lightweight and highly breathable to maximize both weight savings and performance.
STRETCH-KNIT COLLAR: With a sock-like design will help to prevent dirt and debris from entering for constant comfort.
EVA MIDSOLE: A lightweight, responsive EVA midsole compound provides great levels of cushioning and comfort underfoot. The cushion bed of the Zinal 2s are low-profile to keep your foot closer to the ground and help you feel more connected to the trail.
VIBRAM MEGAGRIP WITH LITEBASE OUTSOLE: High-performance, durable rubber outsole. All of this grip and traction power is wrapped up in a lightweight, slim package, with it being up to 30% lighter than other Vibram outsoles and up to 50% thinner - for excellent speed and proprioception, all without reducing performance.
5MM MULTI-DIRECTIONAL LUGS: Newly updated 5mm lugs to dig deep on softer surfaces and provide you reliable traction for fast, responsive movement.
HOKA Mafate Speed 4
For Technical Trails
Effectively the Mafate Speed 4 is a Tecton X 2 without the carbon fibre plates, plus a 5mm lug as opposed to the 4mm lug of the Tecton X 2 . A fantastic shoe built for technical long distance trail racing and training, with a perfect blend of grip and cushioning.
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Click here to read our detailed shoe review.
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Price: RRP £159.99
Weight: Men's 295g / Women's 241g
Lug depth: 5mm
Drop: 4mm
Stack height: Men's 33mm/29mm, Women's 31mm/27mm
Width: Available in standard fit only.
Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
Unbeatable traction. Distinct comfort. Responsive cushioning. The Mafate Speed 4 is the pinnacle product for technical trails, distilling what we've seen in the Mafate family, but with streamlined textiles and advanced construction.
£159.99
Unbeatable traction. Distinct comfort. Responsive cushioning. The Mafate Speed 4 is the pinnacle product for technical trails, distilling what we've seen in the Mafate family, but with streamlined textiles and advanced construction.
£159.99
Key Features
WOVEN JACQUARD MESH UPPER: Tough and durable, this woven upper hugs the foot offering lightweight support whilst strategically placed overlays across the midfoot help to lock the foot down in the shoe keeping you feeling secure and locked in for a stable and supportive fit.
RUBBER TOE CAP AND GUSSETTED TONGUE: A rubber toe cap for shielding against hard knocks and bumps and a gusseted tongue has been added to the upper to provide next-to-skin comfort. This prevents any dirt or debris from entering the shoes, whilst also providing ventilation to your feet, for ultimate confidence with every stride.
PROFLY+ MIDSOLE: A lightweight, responsive compound that provides cushioning and shock absorption in key areas of the shoe, helping to stabilise the foot and keeping you firmly on your feet.
VIBRAM MEGAGRIP WITH LITEBASE OUTSOLE: High-performance, durable rubber outsole that ensures traction and grip on varied terrain.
5MM MULTI-DIRECTIONAL LUGS: 5mm lugs adorn the outsole to provide flexible and sticky multi-directional traction as you tackle awkward ascents and daring descents.
Stinson 7
For Max Cushioning and Support
Whilst the two £160 options above offer a fast light racer in the Zinal 2 and a long distance legend in the Mafate Speed 4, the Stinson 7 is now a super-stacked highly cushioned all-rounder. From street to summit, the Stinson 7 is most suitable for someone looking for the highest levels of cushioning in a shoe for any run involving trail, gravel, pavement.
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Price: RRP £159.99
Weight: Men's 365g / Women's 305g
Lug depth: 4mm
Drop: 5mm
Stack height: Men's 42mm/37mm, Women's 40mm/35mm
Width: Available in standard fit only.
Hoka Stinson 7 Trail Running Shoes - AW24
If you're going to pack just one pair on your next adventure, this is it. Known as the Swiss army knife of shoes - thanks to its road-to-trail agility - the Stinson 7 cues up the perfect blend of plush cushioning and versatile traction. Made to conquer any terrain, you'll find pavement, trail, and gravel are no match for the Stinson's stabilizing H-Frame, rubber toe cap, and multi-directional lugs.
£99.99
RRP £159.99
If you're going to pack just one pair on your next adventure, this is it. Known as the Swiss army knife of shoes - thanks to its road-to-trail agility - the Stinson 7 cues up the perfect blend of plush cushioning and versatile traction. Made to conquer any terrain, you'll find pavement, trail, and gravel are no match for the Stinson's stabilizing H-Frame, rubber toe cap, and multi-directional lugs.
£99.99
RRP £159.99
Key Features
ENGINEERED JACQUARD MESH UPPER: Provides maximum comfort and breathability.
H-FRAME TECHNOLOGY: Designed to help stabilise your stride on uneven terrain and is ideal for runners looking to prevent and combat over-pronation.
DEEP ACTIVE FOOT FRAME TECHNOLOGY: Increases responsiveness and has been further enhanced with wrap-around side walls for a secure and stable feel.
CMEVA MIDSOLE: A compression-moulded EVA midsole provides cushioning and stability to increase impact protection. A higher bed of soft cushion is designed to provide a forgiving impact and ride.
ZONAL RUBBER OUTSOLE: Strategically placed, this sticky rubber outsole assists with certain movements, like takeoffs, landings, and sudden changes of direction.
IMPROVED 4MM LUG PATTERN: Delivers improved traction on uneven terrain and a smoother ride on the road.
HOKA Speedgoat 6
For All-Round Performance
Arguably the best selling trail shoe on the current market. A great all rounder, built for and named after the original Speedgoat, HOKA athlete Karl Meltzer. A workhorse for technical terrain, this recent reissue was refined with a breathable woven textile upper, a higher midsole stack, a higher drop (now 5mm), a foot-hugging internal chassis, plusher dual gusset tongue, and revised lug orientation inspired by the hoof of a goat (what else?)
The Speedgoat 6 offers a great blend of cushioning but still with a Vibram Megagrip sole with 5mm lugs. Suitable for most trail runners needs. However, if you feel this does not offer enough then move up to the Mafate Speed 4 or the top-of-the-tree carbon plated Tecton X 2.
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Price: RRP £139.99
Weight: Men's 278g / Women's 232g
Lug depth: 5mm
Drop: 5mm
Stack height: Men's 40mm/35mm, Women's 38mm/33mm
Width: Soon to be available in standard and wide fits.
Soon to be available with GORETEX upper, a GORETEX upper and tungsten spikes and also available in junior sizes.
Hoka Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
A grippy, responsive ride for technical terrain. There's only one GOAT on the trail. And this is it. Combining Hoka's tried and true cushioning with aggressive traction and ultralight materials, the Speedgoat 6 was born to tame the trail.
£139.99
A grippy, responsive ride for technical terrain. There's only one GOAT on the trail. And this is it. Combining Hoka's tried and true cushioning with aggressive traction and ultralight materials, the Speedgoat 6 was born to tame the trail.
£139.99
Key Features
LIGHTWEIGHT WOVEN UPPER: More lightweight and breathable than its predecessor.
RUBBER TOE CAP AND GUSSETTED TONGUE: A rubber toe cap for shielding against hard knocks and bumps and a plusher gusseted tongue has been added to the upper to provide next-to-skin comfort.
INTERNAL SUPPORT CHASSIS - Locks the foot for a more stable and secure fit.
LIGHTWEIGHT FOAM MIDSOLE: A lighter, more responsive midsole compound that provides cushioning and shock absorption in key areas of the shoe.
VIBRAM MEGAGRIP OUTSOLE: High-performance, durable rubber outsole that ensures traction and grip on varied terrain.
5MM MULTI-DIRECTIONAL LUGS: 5mm lugs with a revised lug orientation for supreme grip on varied terrain.
HOKA Challenger 7
For Gravel and Light Trails
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The Challenger 7 is a great all-rounder, built for those runs involving small parts road, gravel & light trails. The smaller sibling to the super-size Stinson 7.
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Click here to read our detailed shoe review.
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Price: RRP £129.99
Weight: Men's 252g / Women's 207g
Lug depth: 4mm
Drop: 5mm
Stack height: Men's 31mm/26mm, Women's 29mm/24mm
Width: Available in standard and wide fits.
Also available with GORETEX upper.
Hoka Challenger 7 Trail Running Shoes - SS24
Built at the intersection of road and trail, the Challenger 7 has been overhauled with plusher foams and a grippy rubber outsole inspired by gravel tires. Delivering inherent cushioning with adaptable tread, there's no telling where your next run will take you.
£103.99
RRP £129.99
Built at the intersection of road and trail, the Challenger 7 has been overhauled with plusher foams and a grippy rubber outsole inspired by gravel tires. Delivering inherent cushioning with adaptable tread, there's no telling where your next run will take you.
£103.99
RRP £129.99
Key Features
BREATHABLE ENGINEERED MESH UPPER: Containing recycled content, the updated engineered mesh upper of this new iteration offers more improved breathability whilst remaining lightweight.
CMEVA MIDSOLE: A compression-moulded EVA midsole delivers non-stop comfort and plush underfoot feel; designed to help each stride feel more comfortable than the last.
INCREASED STACK HEIGHT: Although lighter than the last iteration, the Challenger 7 features an increased stack height to offer even more added cushion.
DURABRASION RUBBER OUTSOLE: For durable grip and traction on road, gravel and light trails.
IMPROVED 4MM LUG PATTERN: Delivers improved traction on uneven terrain and a smoother ride on the road.
HOKA Torrent 4
For Lightweight Comfort and Speed
Light and nimble, the Torrent 4 is a good entry into HOKA's trail range, best suited to shorter distances with its lower stack height.
This latest version has had a major update and is now softer, bouncier and more stable than it's predecessor, with an improved outsole pattern and more aggressive 5mm lugs.
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Price: RRP £119.99
Weight: Men's 279g / Women's 236g
Lug depth: 5mm
Drop: 5mm
Stack height: Men's 33mm/28mm, Women's 32mm/27mm
Width: Available in standard fit only.
Hoka Torrent 4 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
Softer, bouncier, more stable and durable - the redesigned Torrent 4 is all about that cushion, and honed for the trail. Hoka upgraded the midsole compound for a lighter, cushier ride, increasing the stack height but nestling the foot securely in an Active Foot Frame. Then they reworked the 5mm lugs for an even more aggressive bite, wrapping the high-abrasion rubber strategically up the outsole, and adding an extra plush sockliner for comfort for the long haul.
£119.99
Softer, bouncier, more stable and durable - the redesigned Torrent 4 is all about that cushion, and honed for the trail. Hoka upgraded the midsole compound for a lighter, cushier ride, increasing the stack height but nestling the foot securely in an Active Foot Frame. Then they reworked the 5mm lugs for an even more aggressive bite, wrapping the high-abrasion rubber strategically up the outsole, and adding an extra plush sockliner for comfort for the long haul.
£119.99
Key Features
BREATHABLE SINGLE-LAYER MESH UPPER: Ensures lightweight breathability.
SINGLE-LAYER EVA MIDSOLE: Provides lightweight, responsive cushioning.
ACTIVE FOOT FRAME: Nestles the foot securely.
AGGRESSIVE 5MM LUGS: With a new shape and orientation for extra traction.
Hoka Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes - SS25
£139.99
stormy skies/ aqua breeze
Size
What is my size?
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
13.5
Our testers say this fits:
1/2 a size smaller
Product Code: HOK2572