Brand · HOKA

HOKA Speedgoat 6: grip and cushion for long trail days

The Speedgoat 6 is HOKA's best-known trail shoe, pairing the brand's signature cushioning with an aggressive Vibram outsole. Version 6 brings a lighter woven upper, an internal chassis for foothold and a revised lug orientation inspired by a goat's hoof.

• Brand: HOKA — running footwear.
• Product: Speedgoat 6 trail running shoe; GTX and Mid variants exist.
• Tech: signature high-cushion midsole, Vibram Megagrip outsole, woven upper, internal chassis.
• Relevance: reference shoe for technical trail and ultra distances.
• Source: official HOKA product page.

Source: Men's Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoe — HOKA · newsroom

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