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A very cushioned workhorse of a hiking boot that utilizes a grippy Vibram sole, a thick cushioned EVA midsole and a Gore-Tex membrane to help keep your feet dry.
Hoka One One says:
Grippy. Cushioned. Trailblazer. A workhorse for sloppy, wet conditions, the Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX is built with the same GORE-TEX membrane as its lower profile counterpart, along with a soft heel tab to accommodate the Achilles and flexible collar for extra ankle support. Grounded in Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lug for enhanced grip on loose soil, this trail icon employs a foot-cradling heel bolster, rubber toe cap, and gusseted tongue to keep trail debris at bay.
Our Verdict
The Speedgoat 5 mid GTX are an upgrade to one of the more popular trail shoes on the market, utilising Hoka’s trademark well-cushioned midsole and a tried and tested Vibram sole; these work well, on the road or on the trail, in wet and dry, weather ascending or descending.
I like the higher-heel cup; it’s well-cushioned, incredibly comfortable, and supportive around the ankle . The flat tongue ensures an excellent tight fit.
The Gore-Tex membrane has done a good job of keeping my feet dry; however, water will get over the top if you’re in seriously boggy ground.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Lay-flat gusseted tongue construction
- GORE-TEX with recycled textiles
- Rubber toe cap
- Compression molded EVA midsole
- Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lug
- Double-layer jacquard engineered mesh
- Bolstered heel collar construction
- Late stage Meta-Rocker
- Molded EVA sockliner
- 5mm lugs
- Vegan
UPPER
- Vegan
- Engineered Jacquard recycled content mesh
- Anatomical Achilles construction
- Protective toe rand
MIDSOLE
- CMEVA midsole
- Heel pull tab
OUTSOLE
- Vibram® MegaGrip with traction lug
- 5mm lugs
Specifications
- UK 8 (per shoe) weighs: 336g
- 33mm Heel
- 29mm Forefoot
Material & Construction
- EVA Midsole and Upper
