Hoka Speedgoat 5: My Go - To Pick for Outdoor Adventures
I'm totally into outdoor stuff, but man, suggesting hiking shoes to my buddies is a real headache. There's so much to think about, like your foot shape, how you like your feet to feel on the ground, the kind of places you'll be hiking, what you think looks good, and of course, how comfortable the shoes are.
But if you forget about all the differences between people and other little things, there are a few shoes that I really dig, and most of the people around me do too. So, I'm gonna write a few articles to talk about hiking shoes, 'cause they're a big deal in outdoor gear.
Today, I'm gonna tell you about the Hoka one one Speedgoat 5. The Speedgoat line is what made Hoka a big name. Starting from the third generation, it got really popular in the trail - running scene overseas. People started noticing it more and more. (I remember when I first wore the third - gen, people were always asking me what brand my shoes were.)
The sole on these things is wide and thick, which was really different back then. You couldn't miss 'em. That thick sole gives you this super comfy, almost like a bouncy feeling. And they got the Eva material just right. Plus, they added this rolling - balance thing and some kind of built - in wrapping tech. After that, a lot of other trail - running shoes started having wider and thicker soles, but the Speedgoat is still at the top of the game. I even wore the Speedgoat 4 to finish the whole French part of the Camino de Santiago.
Basically, what's great about these shoes is that they're good for a lot of people. They feel great on your feet, whether you're new to hiking or you've been doing it for years. You can just buy 'em without thinking too much. And they grip the ground like crazy, so if you're on a tough trail, no problem. They're also good for light - weight hiking. I recommend these to one friend, and in a few days, everyone around him is wearing the same ones when they go out. They're really popular.
Now, if I have to find something wrong, the sole doesn't last as long as I'd like. And they're kind of big and wide, so they don't work well for just normal everyday clothes. The colors and the way they look aren't really for regular street wear.
All in all, if you're sick of those hard, heavy hiking shoes (for light - weight hikes, I mean), or you're planning to go hiking and don't know what to get, or you've never tried these thick - soled, shock - absorbing trail - running shoes, then this is probably the one for you. You should definitely get a pair!
