Read our complete review of HOKA Speedgoat 5, our editor’s choice shoe. Read our side by side comparison piec e to help decide if Challenger or Speedgoat is right for you. Compare this all of our favorite trail running shoes in our guide to the best trail runners for hiking.
Altra Olympus 3.5. The Olympus 4 marks a slight improvement in the series with more comfortable cushioning and slightly lighter build. The upper is also more breathable with the new open mesh texture. However, at $170 (base price), this new model is frankly not cheap. If you can find the 3.5 for much less, go for it! Hoka Speedgoat 4
It’s lightweight, responsive, fast, and handles plenty of terrains. If you’re new to trail running, it’s also a good beginner shoe. If you plan to spend time training for and running ultra-marathons, the Hoka Speedgoat 5s is a good pick. They are also great for hiking and even backpacking. The Competition. Price notwithstanding, we absolutely love these boots—they have a solid spot in our quiver for anything fast and light, and a place among our favorite hiking boots. $210 is a lot given the thinner construction, putting them is close contention with burly boots like the Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX (see our in-depth review) or even Lowa’s own Renegade GTX.Best zero-drop trail runners: inov-8 TrailFly G 270 V2, Altra Lone Peak 7, Altra Superior 6 & Merrell Trail Glove 7. Most supportive trail runners: HOKA Speedgoat 5, Topo Ultraventure 3, Salomon Sense Ride 5, La Sportiva Bushido II & Brooks Cascadia 17.yMksQBq. 469 684 767 664 539 959 578 441