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HOKA One One EVO Speedgoat

First Look: HOKA One One EVO Speedgoat

by Donald Buraglio 09/04/2019
written by Donald Buraglio 09/04/2019

Recently, HOKA expanded its EVO series of racing innovation to include previously existing non-EVO models, incorporating performance design aspects from the former to upgrade the latter. The EVO Speedgoat is the newest result of that process, retaining the basic foundation and geometry of the Speedgoat 3, with minor upgrades that improve weight, fit and overall durability. Its target consumer is the Speedgoat fan who is seeking a bit more performance capability in pursuit of a race or PR.

Some things that haven’t changed include the fact that the last of the EVO Speedgoat is identical to the Speedgoat 3, which means it’s slightly narrow for some users. We preferred to size up by half for more comfortable space across the forefoot. Stack height and heel-toe drop are the same, as is the exceptional Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5mm lugging that provides super secure grip in a wide variety of conditions. The midsole of both shoes consists of the same CMEVA compound which provides ample cushioning and strong energy return.

Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5mm lugs

New Matryx upper with stretch vamp

The key design difference of the EVO Speedgoat is the upper, which uses the Kevlar-infused Matryx textile and lightweight stretch vamp seen on the new (summer 2019) EVO Mafate 2. Kevlar is a nearly indestructible fiber with very low weight or bulk, and the Matryx material breathes and drains very effectively. The vamp was a new addition to the EVO Mafate 2, providing a bit of flexibility to the original all-Kevlar uppers which lacked significant stretch capacity. The new upper is much better at accommodating your foot when moving on technical terrain, without sacrificing the connection between your foot and the midsole.

Kevlar-infused Matryx upper

The new upper has a gusseted tongue that stays in place well and feels slightly more effective at keeping out grit than the Speedgoat 3, and it is also slightly lighter than the Speedgoat’s mesh upper. The EVO Speedgoat weighs 11g less than the Speedgoat 3, which isn’t a massive improvement but is certainly an update in the right direction. The weight savings also isn’t enough to fully justify the $20 increase in MSRP from the Speedgoat 3, but the improved upper might be, if you’re looking to optimize the durability and performance of your next pair.

The HOKA One One EVO Speedgoat is available now at www.hokaoneone.com.

Features

  • Weight (oz): 9.9 men’s / 8.0 women’s
  • 4mm drop
  • Heel/toe stack heights (mm):
    • Men’s 32/28
    • Women’s 30/26
  • Upper construction: Matryx textile with breathable center vamp
  • Gusseted tongue
  • CMEVA foam midsole
  • Vibram® Megagrip outsole
  • MSRP: $160
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Donald Buraglio

Donald is a physical therapist, California native, barefoot aficionado, and father of three with more than 25 years of experience in endurance sports. He was a collegiate rower at UCLA, then dabbled in marathons and Ironman-distance triathlons before falling in love with ultras in the early 2000s. His favorite locations to run include Marin County, CA, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and he loves exploring America's National Parks. When he's not training for ultramarathons, he enjoys hiking or slacklining with his family in Monterey County, CA.

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Michael Miller 09/05/2019 - 1:29 pm

Since, as you mention, “Kevlar is a nearly indestructible fiber…”, I wonder what happens to the shoes after their useful life. Forever in a landfill?

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