The two-piece midsole is light and soft. The vamp (mesh over the top of the toes) stretches a little to boost comfort. Price: $185. Weight: 10.4 oz (M), 8.4 oz (W) Drop: 4 mm. Type: Trail. Buy Men The new Speedgoat 5 provides a smooth and enjoyable ride, but the underfoot feel is firmer, and the bounce is more classic and moderate. The stack height and drop are identical for both shoes: 33 mm in the heel and 5 mm, respectively. Despite this, the Tecton X is much lighter with 252 g/8.9 oz against 290 g/10.2 oz for the SG5, or 38 g/1.3 oz Jeff V: While I liked previous Challengers, the 7 is more secure, stable and has a much better upper which while still on the narrow side, has more give to it and some will find more accommodating. Hoka Speedgoat 5 (RTR Review) Renee: For technical trails or anything trail-specific, the Speedgoat is the better shoe. Foot Protection. While the Speedgoat 5 doesn't have a rock plate, there is plenty of midsole to take abuse. The cushioning compound is soft but, when compressed, firms up quite nicely to reduce any potential issues. The toe cap is rigid and stiff but still creates no issues inside the upper, like blisters or hot spots. Reviews Reviews View List. Back. Shoe Reviews; Apparel Reviews; Electronic Reviews; Watch. Explore. Run. HOKA Speedgoat 5. Women's Shoes - Shade/Green Glow. $199. Heavy Max Cushion à la Hoka The Mid 2’s heavier weight can be a deterrent to some, but its extra heft was worthwhile for those seeking overall comfort. (One tester, who called the Speedgoat My Hoka One One Speedgoat 2s have finally reached the end of their life after carrying me over 400 miles of trails. I was so pleased with their performance, I decided to upgrade to the Speedgoat 3s. Before I retired the 2s, I decided to write a review of them to showcase their strengths and drawbacks and compare them alongside the newer model. However, the Hoka Torrent 2 has a better grip thanks to more numerous and more aggressive lugs (the Kiger 6 has no lugs under the middle of the foot). Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5. The Challenger ATR 5 is positioned between the Torrent and the Speedgoat in the Hoka range with a similar weight and more cushioning. 7cuwH3.