HOKA Speedgoat 5

HOKA · Trail · Trail & Montagne

Overall Score: 85/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 277 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 3.8 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Max-Cushion CMEVA
  • Official Retail MSRP: $160 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Low 4 mm drop encouraging a natural midfoot transition
  • Max-Cushion CMEVA cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails
  • Max-Cushion CMEVA midsole delivering responsive energy return

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Firmer ride across long paved road-to-trail transitions

Expert Review Sources

  • Wider Magazine : 87.4 / 100 — « Pairing HOKA's Max-Cushion CMEVA platform with a 3.8 mm drop, the Speedgoat 5 inspires confidence across technical trails and wet rock thanks to its biting outsole and Max-Cushion CMEVA protection (277 g). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »
  • RunRepeat : 86.6 / 100 — « The Speedgoat 5 from HOKA remains your reliable and great-value do-everything trail shoe. But if you want to bring the best out of it, take the shoe to a fast run on very technical terrain. On top of this, it ticks all the boxes of an excellent trail shoe. We found this HOKA shoe insanely grippy, durable, and supportive; conquering the great outdoors is an easy feat. Overall, we vouch for the HOKA Speedgoat 5 if you want to go fast and far. »
  • Journal du Trail / Trail Session : 85.2 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 3.8 mm drop and weighing 277 g, the HOKA Speedgoat 5 combines durable upper protection, lateral stability, and consistent underfoot filtering (277 g). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $160. »
  • The Running Collective : 79.3 / 100 — « In HOKA's trail & montagne lineup, the Speedgoat 5 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its Max-Cushion CMEVA midsole. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $160. »

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