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Hoka One One Speedgoat 4

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Quarzable Aug 2021 4:18pm, 2 Aug 2021 105 posts	Quote Pin Quarzable Hi all I am looking at the speedgoats as my first trail shoe, reading about them they seem to size small and narrow. Can anyone confirm this? Any other recommendations on shoes? I run in the Rincon 2 on the road. I am looking to run a half marathon and then beyond THanks in advance.
Oranj Aug 2021 11:39am, 3 Aug 2021 2,754 posts	Quote Pin Oranj I bought mine the same size as my road Hokas. They seem to fit the same, although for some reason Hoka fit them with a very cushioned insole which I swapped out for a flatter one from an old pair, improved the feel of them. I know others have done the same.
HappyG(rrr) Aug 2021 12:30pm, 3 Aug 2021 39,410 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) I used Hoka Rapa Nui on ultras, and usually had half size up. But that was a while ago, different model too, so may not be relevant. Also, in long distance your feet swell up, probably less so on half marathon. Best of luck, G
jennywren Aug 2021 12:34pm, 3 Aug 2021 16,948 posts	Quote Pin jennywren I bought some speedgoats in a half size larger, based on what I’d read. They felt far too big so I’ve returned them for a refund. Not sure I was keen on the rocker thing either. I have Hoka Mach 4s for road running and they’re more conventional feeling.
K5 Gus Aug 2021 1:14pm, 3 Aug 2021 4,589 posts	Quote Pin K5 Gus Speedgoat 1 was rubbish, nowhere near as good as subsequent models v2 was a complete redesign and highly acclaimed, except narrow in the toe box (not necessarily shorter) compared to other hokas - I had to go up 0.5 plus use a thinner insole. Not sure about v3, but v4 was definitely made a bit wider in the forefoot, plus they do a Wide version, so if you can try them on you may find you can use your normal size, ie same as Rincon, if you get the wide version - depending on your foot shape obviously. Lots of other great trail shoes out there, so many to choose from depending on what you're looking for :- - new Salomon Ultra Glide getting rave reviews, midsole a lot softer than normal for Salomon - Hoka Challenger 6 if wanting more a road/trail hybrid - Inov8 Terraultra G270 if you like zero drop - lots of La Sportive models I don't know much about - Brooks Cascadia 16 getting good reviews etc, etc