This is really interesting. I tried on the Speedgoat 5 in a shoe store when it was a fresh release. Felt really narrow on my foot. Didn't work at all for me. I have run in Hoka Stinson for a few years but last year switched to Asics Trabuco Max 2 and now onto the 3. Such a difference. I also lost toe nails in Hokas. Not sure why, just assumed it was "part of running" and ignored my gnarly looking feet. Regarding your comment about foot damage, I think if a shoe makes your feet hurt and/or bleed, pretty sure you should try something else. After switching to Asics, no such issues. I have all my toenails back! So much more comfortable overall. Also own Brooks Caldera 6 but found them a little too firm. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the SGs!
@@solebrother9620 haha I run in Asics Novablast 3 on the road and love them! Was thinking about switching over to them on the trails but the stack height is a little too high on the Novablast trail adjacent shoes. Do you run on really technical trails?
Hoka cheaped out on the Speedgoat 5 and 6 by switching away from Ortholite insoles. This is one way they cut weight and likely save considerable $$$ per shoe. I stopped wearing Hoka's when they switched away from the Ortholite insole. Sure, Hoka's EVA Foam is pretty squishy, but the new insoles are garbage compared to an Ortholite. I'd rather buy a cheaper shoe and put an insole in it.
This is really interesting. I tried on the Speedgoat 5 in a shoe store when it was a fresh release. Felt really narrow on my foot. Didn't work at all for me. I have run in Hoka Stinson for a few years but last year switched to Asics Trabuco Max 2 and now onto the 3. Such a difference. I also lost toe nails in Hokas. Not sure why, just assumed it was "part of running" and ignored my gnarly looking feet. Regarding your comment about foot damage, I think if a shoe makes your feet hurt and/or bleed, pretty sure you should try something else. After switching to Asics, no such issues. I have all my toenails back! So much more comfortable overall. Also own Brooks Caldera 6 but found them a little too firm. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the SGs!
@@solebrother9620 haha I run in Asics Novablast 3 on the road and love them! Was thinking about switching over to them on the trails but the stack height is a little too high on the Novablast trail adjacent shoes. Do you run on really technical trails?
Hoka cheaped out on the Speedgoat 5 and 6 by switching away from Ortholite insoles. This is one way they cut weight and likely save considerable $$$ per shoe. I stopped wearing Hoka's when they switched away from the Ortholite insole. Sure, Hoka's EVA Foam is pretty squishy, but the new insoles are garbage compared to an Ortholite. I'd rather buy a cheaper shoe and put an insole in it.
@@VIVIsectI good to know! The 4s insoles I can’t really tell a difference between them. I’ll have to look into it!