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Best cushioned trail shoe

Hoka Speedgoat

Hoka · Mid · Cushioned

A max-cushion trail shoe, including wide versions, for long moderate trail.

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Speedgoat is the shoe for people whose knees complain before their toes do. The stack is high. That is comfort on buffed trail and less precision on steep, loose rock. Get the wide if the standard pinches. It is still not a leather boot.

Who should buy it. High-mileage hikers on non-technical trail.

Best for. Long days when knees want max cushion

Standout limitation. Stack height feels vague on technical rock

A high-cushion trail running shoe on wet rock and roots

Specs

Type
Max-cushion trail shoe
Width
Standard and wide
Terrain
Moderate

Pros

  • Cushion
  • Wide options
  • Light enough for a big shoe

Cons

  • Less precise on scree
  • Not a boot

Not sold on Amazon US. Check the maker's own site.

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