Seems like a baller shoe for the winter months and sloppy conditions! Fantastic honest review Steven. Question, not sure if I missed it but is there a place to clip a gaiter on to?
I really like the Kahtoola Insta Gaitor. www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e6029263-4885-4a1a-9a9e-37ec86461c90&website_id=de1f4fd8-21b1-471d-a9f3-0feb61d94bd0&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkahtoola.com
Great review. Looking for a winter / Gortex perhaps shoe for trail running and hiking. Trail running now with a Hoka Speed Goat and love that shoe Want to add on a winter type shoe for inclimate weather Subbed your channel Thanks again
Thank you! If you love the Goat, check out the Goretex version HOKA Speedgoat 5 GTX / Best winter trail running shoes? ua-cam.com/video/S81jpvmRL64/v-deo.html
@@UltraTrailSteven looked at the review of the Gortex Speed Goat Looks good Especially like the reinforced toe box Looks like great rock protection Would that also work well for a general purpose rocky terrain hiking shoe Like up at Tahoe or something similar as far as rock trails
Nice review Steven. I got the non-GoreTex version last month and have been really happy with them so far but think they will do best as a summer trail shoe
what do you think between the non gtx HOKA challenger version compared to la sportiva akasha II ? Which is overall better choice and why? Hoka kinda looks much softer but on the other hand akasha looks very durable which would you choose?
Two completely different shoes. You said it, the Hoka Challenger 7 is higher stack and way more cushioned. The Akasha II is definitely more durable and more of a mountain running shoe, whereas the Challenger is a road to trail shoe.
Thanks for great video! I am now looking for Hoka winter shoe but mostly my runs look 80% pavement/asphalt and 20% trail. Now constant rain and soon some snow will hit us so I am wondering which Hoka model would fit the best for these conditions?
Great review man! I loved the Challenger 5 and 6. Is there a reason you pick the Challenger over the Speedgoat or another GTX shoe for your winterrunning? The SG would be more for that agressive winter/snow you would say. Cheers man!
Except the price, there is no thing better in challenger over the speedgoat. SG is softer, better cushioned, it has vibram outsole. It is just better in all conditions
hi thanks for the review I'm from Switzerland and search a good trail shoe for fall/winter with rain and snow. can you confirm that the shoes are waterproof even in the snow? In the video you are wearing gauntlets. Is that necessary because of the wetness? What brand and type are you wearing? thx in advance
Yes they are waterproof. I was wearing gaiters, as those are to stop snow from getting in the top of the shoe at the heel collar. The gaiters were the Ultimate Direction brand.
Does anyone know if Hoka sell wide gtx/gore-tex trainers? I tried the standard sizing of these and found them to be pretty tight but my Clifton 9 in wide are delightful
Great review! I'm wondering, do you think this would be a good shoe for running on gravel trails or should I look elsewhere? That's where I will be running for 90% of the time.
Well if it’s going to be wet or snowy, then yes. However, if you are just looking for a good shoe for running all the time, then the regular Challenger 7’s would be better.
Is that shoes realoy comfortable Smith and delicate to running... Walking and make sport. I need a shoes cosmic shoes that i will feel like im flying.. Are those shoes really Worth IT to buy... Please tell me reallllly honest
I love HOKA and use their shoes a lot, but I do not recommend these shoes. The fit and feel is nice but within the first month of me wearing these shoes the goretex grew holes at the crease lines and the inner back heel material ripped almost instantaneously. I hope Hoka fixes the quality of this shoe as I love how it looks and feels but does not stand the test of time.
Seems like a baller shoe for the winter months and sloppy conditions! Fantastic honest review Steven. Question, not sure if I missed it but is there a place to clip a gaiter on to?
Thank you, Sage. There is n gaiter clip, but I have been clipping it on the the first lace at the bottom.
Whenever I hear the word “goretex” I immediately think of George costanza saying “it’s Goretex. You know about goretex?” 😊
LMAO! Man that was the best show ever!
me too!
Thx for your AWESOMENESS Steven! Asics Venture are my #1 trail running shoe EVER. If they only had a GORE-TEX version.
Maybe one day
@@UltraTrailSteven GEL-VENTURE 6 GTX
I got these recently for Mount Fuji and Tough Mudder, keen to try them for both later this year but so far feeling great in them
Glad you are liking them!
Pretty cool you got into Mt. Fuji. How were you able to do that?
@@thegumbychronicles4892 I took the bus and went up, I got back from it yesterday
Little update, they’re absolutely destroyed from Mount Fuji. They have less tread than some Nike shoes now
@@Baemigoso I take it you wouldn’t recommend them. At least for extreme hikes.
The triple black goretex is really cool. I just really wish Hoka had a wide version to these.
Yeah they definitely should make them in wide
I purchased these and they are super breathable. I might even sleep in them :)
lol
Ooo...Jean Reno is testing the shoes 👌
Ok…
Thanks for the recommendation. What's the brand of the "Gator" would you recommend?
I really like the Kahtoola Insta Gaitor. www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e6029263-4885-4a1a-9a9e-37ec86461c90&website_id=de1f4fd8-21b1-471d-a9f3-0feb61d94bd0&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkahtoola.com
Great review. Looking for a winter / Gortex perhaps shoe for trail running and hiking. Trail running now with a Hoka Speed Goat and love that shoe Want to add on a winter type shoe for inclimate weather
Subbed your channel
Thanks again
Thank you! If you love the Goat, check out the Goretex version
HOKA Speedgoat 5 GTX / Best winter trail running shoes?
ua-cam.com/video/S81jpvmRL64/v-deo.html
@@UltraTrailSteven Thanks for that, I'll check it out
@@UltraTrailSteven looked at the review of the Gortex Speed Goat
Looks good
Especially like the reinforced toe box
Looks like great rock protection
Would that also work well for a general purpose rocky terrain hiking shoe
Like up at Tahoe or something similar as far as rock trails
@@helibladerunner74 absolutely!
@@UltraTrailSteven thanks
Nice review Steven. I got the non-GoreTex version last month and have been really happy with them so far but think they will do best as a summer trail shoe
I really like the Challenger 7 as well!
Thoughts of Challenger 7GTX vs. Clifton 9 GTX for non trail?
If for use in snowy weather I would go with the Challenger for better traction.
what do you think between the non gtx HOKA challenger version compared to la sportiva akasha II ?
Which is overall better choice and why?
Hoka kinda looks much softer but on the other hand akasha looks very durable
which would you choose?
Two completely different shoes. You said it, the Hoka Challenger 7 is higher stack and way more cushioned. The Akasha II is definitely more durable and more of a mountain running shoe, whereas the Challenger is a road to trail shoe.
Thanks for great video! I am now looking for Hoka winter shoe but mostly my runs look 80% pavement/asphalt and 20% trail. Now constant rain and soon some snow will hit us so I am wondering which Hoka model would fit the best for these conditions?
Might want to check out the Hoka Clifton 9 GTX! I’ll be putting a review out on those in the near future.
@@UltraTrailSteven how ironic - I have been running with Clifton 9 and didn’t know they have GTX version 😅 awesome, will wait for that one, thank you!
@@lienebr they are not as cush as the Clifton 9, but still nice.
Hi i have clifton runing shoes for rundning. And they are good for that. But they are whey to soft for walking. How are these to walk in?
Yes these are great for running on trails in wet or snowy weather. Great for walking on trails too
Bonjour. Je viens de les acheter, mais je trouve la semelle un peu rigide. J’espère qu’elles vont s’adoucir un peu.
Yes they are a little stiff, but they do loosen up
@@UltraTrailSteven merci beaucoup 😊
Any opinion on the challenger 6 vs 7? The 6s are going for $90 now so I’m trying to decide if the 7s are worth the extra money
The 7 is really nice! I’m really enjoying the midsole foam. I didn’t run in the 6’s tho
Great review man! I loved the Challenger 5 and 6. Is there a reason you pick the Challenger over the Speedgoat or another GTX shoe for your winterrunning? The SG would be more for that agressive winter/snow you would say. Cheers man!
I personally do not like the Speedgoat 5 very much. It has excellent t grip, but the midsole is too soft, and the upper stretches quite a lot.
Except the price, there is no thing better in challenger over the speedgoat. SG is softer, better cushioned, it has vibram outsole. It is just better in all conditions
hi thanks for the review
I'm from Switzerland and search a good trail shoe for fall/winter with rain and snow.
can you confirm that the shoes are waterproof even in the snow?
In the video you are wearing gauntlets. Is that necessary because of the wetness? What brand and type are you wearing?
thx in advance
Yes they are waterproof. I was wearing gaiters, as those are to stop snow from getting in the top of the shoe at the heel collar. The gaiters were the Ultimate Direction brand.
@@UltraTrailStevencool thx for the fast information! will subscribe to your channel for sure
Does anyone know if Hoka sell wide gtx/gore-tex trainers? I tried the standard sizing of these and found them to be pretty tight but my Clifton 9 in wide are delightful
Unfortunately I don’t believe they make a wide GTX. They really need to!
@@UltraTrailSteven thanks bro
Great review! I'm wondering, do you think this would be a good shoe for running on gravel trails or should I look elsewhere? That's where I will be running for 90% of the time.
Well if it’s going to be wet or snowy, then yes. However, if you are just looking for a good shoe for running all the time, then the regular Challenger 7’s would be better.
Good review but I love my speed goat 4 GTX, and its on good prive now.
Nice!
Hi Mate, is this shoe reflective?
Unfortunately, no it is not.
@@UltraTrailSteven Cheers!
Can it also be used for hiking too?
Yes it sure can
Are these steel toe?
No.
@@UltraTrailSteven I just started a job that requires steel toe shoes, but I want to stay with Hoka. ;/
@@aprilarcos5121can you get composite toe? Those are lighter.
Just bought them,nice shoes but remember to get them one size bigger. I m 8.5 but these on 9.5 fit me perfectly.
Glad you like them
here to PuMP for it
Yeah buddy!
Is that shoes realoy comfortable Smith and delicate to running... Walking and make sport. I need a shoes cosmic shoes that i will feel like im flying.. Are those shoes really Worth IT to buy... Please tell me reallllly honest
These shoes will not make you feel like you are flying. These are for trail running/hiking in snow and wet conditions.
I love HOKA and use their shoes a lot, but I do not recommend these shoes. The fit and feel is nice but within the first month of me wearing these shoes the goretex grew holes at the crease lines and the inner back heel material ripped almost instantaneously. I hope Hoka fixes the quality of this shoe as I love how it looks and feels but does not stand the test of time.
Oh wow! That’s crazy. Hopefully just a one-off issue. Mine have been fine.
Had to return them, as having pretty standard width of my feet, Hokas are waaay to narrow. My feet hurts after keeping them on for 45 minutes.
Bummer!
I like the rigidness because I'm 215 pounds
Nice