Why are Speedgoats 6 so hard to roll? (looking for an upgrade with better lacing)
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some gear advice/discussions from fellow trail runners, especially anyone who deals with ankle stability issues.
A couple of years ago, I broke my ankle, and ever since, lateral stability has been my number one priority as I often run in rocky mountain. For the past year, I’ve been running in the Hoka Speedgoat 6. On paper, a max-cushion shoe with that kind of stack height should be an ankle-rolling hazard, but honestly? I find them magically stable. It feels almost impossible to roll them, which still blows my mind given how high off the ground they sit.
That said, they aren't perfect, and I'm looking for my next pair. I have two main gripes with the Speedgoat 6:
- The Lacing/Foot Lockdown: I really struggle to get a tight, secure lock across the front/forefoot. The eyelet layout makes it tough to cinch down the lower half of the shoe, leaving my foot shifting slightly on technical downhills.
- Breathability: They run pretty warm, and I need something that drains/breathes a bit better for summer miles.
What I'm looking for: A trail shoe that matches (or beats) the Speedgoat’s magical anti-roll stability, but offers a highly adjustable, locked-in lacing system across the whole foot and better airflow.
Has anyone else cracked the code on this? What are you running in if you need absolute stability but want a precise, secure fit?
I tried the Bushido 3 but they are HARD and somehow roll more than the SG6. Awesome grip though.
Cheers!