Featuring an anatomically designed collar for additional ankle support, the Speedgoat Mid GTX 2 performs in a variety of weather thanks to a GORE-TEX waterproof bootie. A speed hiker with a Vibram® Megagrip outsole, the Speedgoat Mid GTX 2 is a force to be reckoned with on any day. Item No. 194715328068 Light and smooth hikers As the name suggests, the Hoka One One Speedgoat Mid GTX 2 has the heart of the Speedgoat 4 GTX, which I recently reviewed. Those shoes are remarkably-comfortable, light and stable. Plus, they have Gore-Tex for added weather protection. All of that is true, and more with the Speedgoat Mid GTX 2. Hoka made some significant upgrades from the already amazing 4s to the 5s. Among the most notable improvements was the lighter midsole, similar to what Hoka used in the EVO Speedgoat. The new midsole also made the shoe lighter. A men’s size 10 slimmed down from 11.25 ounces to 10.25 ounces in the new version. As one tester said, the Mid GTX isn’t built especially lightweight for a speedy trail 5K. But, it’s a true long-haul shoe for when you’re out from dawn to dusk on seriously sloppy For more info, check out our comprehensive review of the Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX (previous model). Half trail runner, half boot, HOKA’s Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX ($180) is one of our favorite Featuring an anatomically designed collar for additional ankle support, the Speedgoat Mid GTX 2 performs in a variety of weather thanks to a GORE-TEX waterproof bootie. A speed hiker with a Vibram® Megagrip outsole, the Speedgoat Mid GTX 2 is a force to be reckoned with on any day. Item No. 194715328013 Price: $170 HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat Mid 2 GTX Review At an advertised 13.2 ounces per shoe, this shoe is more of a lightweight hiking boot. But with an ample 32-28mm heel-toe stack and a You can go even lighter with a true mid-height trail runner like HOKA’s Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX (1 lb. 8.8 oz.) or Altra’s Lone Peak ALL-WTHR Mid 2 (1 lb. 14 oz.), but those come with notable compromises in protection, durability, and support. HOKA Men's Speedgoat 5 Mid GTX Trail Running Shoes. Compression-Molded EVA Midsole. $179.99. ADD TO CART . HOKA Men's Torrent 3 Trail Running Shoes. nU628.