Best Road to Trail Shoes: Hoka Tecton X vs Speedgoat 5, North Face Enduris 2 & inov-8 Parkclaw G280
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- In just over a month, I'll be setting off to attempt to run 2,000 miles in 70 days along the Danube from sea to source. It's a mixed-terrain run that'll follow roads, trails and who knows what else. Making the right shoe choice is a big deal. So I've been looking for a shoe that can cope with road-to-trail conditions. Something soft and protective enough to help my feet handle the miles but durable enough to go the distance. Not too heavy, or too grippy but able to handle the off-road.
In this video, I run close to 20 miles - swapping shoes every 5 miles - to test four new commuter trail shoes built to do just that. On test The North Face Vectiv Enduris 2, Hoka Speedgoat 5, carbon-plated Hoka Tecton X and the inov-8 Parkclaw G280 with its graphene-infused midsole. Hit play to see which shoe made my Danube river running shortlist.
CUT TO THE CHASE:
0:00 - Intro
2:37 - Trail shoe 1: Hoka Speedgoat 5
3:51 - Trail shoe 2: Hoka Tecton X
6:23 - Trail shoe 3: North Face Vectic Enduris 2
13:38 - Trail shoe 4: inov-8 Parkclaw G280
18:14 - The Post-Run Wrap-up
18:32 - Rated: Best step-in comfort
19:25 - Rated: Firmness/softness
19:51 - Rated: Ground feel
20:22 - Rated: Responsiveness
21:14 - What's each trail shoe best for?
22:21 - Verdict: My best road-to-trail shoe
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Some great information about all of the shoes you reviewed, thank you. Having already purchased the Hoka Speed Goat 5's one thing I would say is that the soles on them do wear out quickly. Within 3 months of light training and a ParkRun every week all the grippy lugs on the heels were gone, leaving them very slippery in the mud. At 160.00 pounds a pair to replace frequently, that could get an expensive year of running.
I'm always pleased when I watch Vlogs and the experts select a shoe that I have, the SG5's. Most of my walks/hikes/runs are in a mix of terrain so having a shoe that work for both is very important. Thank You for your Review
Channel popped up on my recommended and I’m so glad it did. Hadn’t a clue it existed. Always enjoy the R Testers and nice to see something with a different perspective. Loved this style of review and always love seeing the Forest. Please keep em coming and best of luck for the Danube!! Subscribed!
Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed the review. The forest is my happy place for sure! Will get more of that in the vids!
Wow!!!! Now that's a thorough test in the true sense of the word!!! Thanks so much for sharing all your thoughts with us, just awesome!!!
Hope it's useful Bev and thanks for the positive feedback.
@@Manvmiles It REALLY is as I need a pair of commuter running shoes myself and I like highly cushioned running shoes. BTW I’ve seen others complain about those North Face ones rubbing on the little toe also. I’ll be following your epic journey with great interest!! 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
This is exactly what I was looking for, thankyou for saving me hundreds of $$ testing myself.
Glad it's useful.
Great video and review ! love it
Thanks Manuel. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for your Intense review on those “ Road to Trail” shoes, surely my choice is more solid with the Hoka SG5’s. Good Luck with your Event.
Thanks Aj. 👍💪
I have never seen a review done like this, and I enjoyed it, I can see a pair of speedgoat 5 coming to my rotation this year, although will need to watch sizing. I have the atr6 which i use for cross over and long runs/ultras, the only thing I should of done is gone up 1/2 a size as they are just a touch narrow in the toe box but like you found the enduris. Great work, subscribed 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Gareth. I love making stuff like this. Not least because it gives another excuse to go and get lost on the trails for 3 hours +!
Awesome vid. I think it's a complete enough vid. If my asics fuji trabuco 8 retire I'll get some speedboats for sure
Thanks mate. Wasn't sure about leaving out the design detail/shoe breakdown bit I'd usually do in a review. But figured how they run is maybe more important.
Great video, thank you 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Murat, thanks.
Really good review I stay in rural Ayrshire,I think I'll take your recommendation and get some speed goats thanks 👍
Thanks Jim. Let me know how you get on.
Very nice test and so uncommon among youtubers who just sit in a studio talking about technologies instead of 'the feel'.
Tecton doesn't really fit into this comparison. Being the plated shoe it was bound to have completely different results. I have two different options. Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Low - they have very similar ride and cushioning to Speedgoats, while having more responsive boost midsole and excellent continental rubber on the outsole. Unfortunately thy are heavier than Hokas.
The second is New Balance Hierro - very soft, cusioned ride, plushy and comfortable upper. And quite light compared to traditional trail shoes.
Tried speedgoat 4 wide and didn’t get on with them. Using Altra Olympus at moment. Prefer wide shoes for my feet. Keep up the good work
Get recommended Altras a lot but haven't tried a whole lot of their shoes.
I’m really enjoying the Tecton X! - I wanted something light and quick on the trails, maybe for marathon+ distance (just maybe not every day for 70 days!).
The twin plates work, I’d really like that feel in a road shoe.
I enjoyed them as well. And would definitely consider them for single days where I want to move fast. They're kind of perfect for 10km - 42km on the kind of forest trails I'd usually run. Will do a full review of these separately too.
Just bought the parkclaws and did a 30k trail road in them. Roads and moorland. Legs and feet were battered in them not very forgiving and cushioned. But very small too.
Actually for forest paths, the Invincible run would be great and keep your legs fresh.
Hey, man!
I was wondering which among these shoes do you think has an outsole that can last longer with more roads/pavements use?
really looking forward to trying the Tecton X. I have two runs in the SG5....love them when there is not a lot of off camber.... but the upper gets a little sloppy in my opinion when there is.
I've not tested them on anything with serious camber but have found them solid for everything I've put them through so far.
Right!
New to trail running and I’m in the SG4, agree off camber they’re tippy.
I do my trail runs, and will do my first ultra in the Enduris 1. Have to say the Parkclaw looks so nice, I have been really tempted to get some Speedgoat 5s or Tectonic X but gonna wait until I’ve run the Enduris out.
I think the Parkclaw has a place. And the Enduris as well. Don't think there was a bad shoe in this test.
Ive got the enduris 1, im wishing i got the kevlar reinforced mesh infinite but well see how they hold up, enjoying them
How do the SG5 and Tecton X compare length wise? I went down half size for the SG5 curious if I need to do same with Tecton X.
very good review, thank you
Looking for a shoe I can run on on the road but also use it for walking and good enough to stop my feet from rolling and toes getting damaged from rocks etc. Looked at Pegasus Trail 4, any other suggestions?
Hi, thanks for the review. I am running my first 10K trail in 3 weeks and was kinda interested in buying Speedgoat 5s. Should I buy these for trainings as well? I do most of my sessions on flat roads or gravel. Thanks!
Greta video friend. Do you think the Speedgoat 5s would still feel comfortable for a marathon or more?
I’d happily do a trail marathon in them.
Salomon Ultraglide should be on this test.
Can you recommend a shoe for me, all the forest trail were I live have been covered with two inch road stone. It’s awful you can feel the stones pushing through and also it twists the shoe. Terribly
nice review! what sunglasses you wear? look good & great for running
Those are the Tifosi Swick.
thanks sir! add to cart ! 😁
Have you tried Cloud Ultra or Cloudventure or any of the On Clouds for a road to trail shoe? I just need more comparative info before I buy a couple of pairs different brands.
I have tried the Cloudultra and the Cloudventure. Liked the Cloudultra, not a fan of the Cloudventure so much. Cloudultra run firmer than many trail shoes, particularly the HOKAs.
I have a random question: does anyone know what shades were used for this very useful group test?
Oh, and thanks for the vid, good stuff.
They’re the Tifosi Swick. Great value shades
My 2 cents on the Enduris II: a ton of foot-shaped support midfoot that shoves you forward onto your forefoot where there's NO padding. Weird. I love the colors though.
When I first ran in them on their own for another test, I was really surprised by them and liked the ride. But it's interesting when you get a comparison like this, changing shoes every hour. Really get to see how different they all feel. And have to say, though I still don't mind the Enduris, I prefer the Speedgoat for a more natural ride. But then I'm quite old school in liking a more traditional run underfoot.
They stopped my big knuckle toe pain , eased it big time, i know what you mean though, the midsection feels a little high then it nubs out in the front
im new to trail running, and just signed up for a 21k trail race in Sept (lol🙃. thats the only non-virtual race available right now above 10k of any surface in my country).
For road running, i like Rincon3 and Rebel2 for my dailies + lil bit of speed work. So in Trail realm, which trail shoe models are close to these (+a lil more cushioning)?
Currently i have shortlisted SG5, as i had good success w/ Rincon3 and Clifton6. But i dont want to limit myself by brand.
Speedgoat 5 definitely. Nike Peg Trail 4 might be worth a look. Also the Hoka Tecton X for shorter trails. North Dave Flight Vectiv perhaps.
You won’t go wrong with the Speedgoat.
Any thoughts on the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra? Looking for my first road to trail shoe.
I like the Speed Ultra but don't think it'd be my first choice.
Mont blonc trail runners are also good
I have the SG5’s and the Tecton X’s. I’ve been wearing my Tecton X’s more mainly because I cannot stand the colors of my SG5’s. I have the same color way that you have.
I don’t really pay much attention to colours. Except black shoes, for some reason they always feel weird visually on my feet.
I have the sg4 and tecton x and love the latter for its speed and comfort. But after taking them out for a 45 mile ultra and noticed some things.
The rubber on the tongue comes away, so I'm having to glue it back.
Also didn't like doing road miles, found them a bit hard.
But they are fast, responsive and a lot of fun to run in.
Truth be told I'll use my Olympus 4's for my next one, they are more comfy and run faster than my sg4 despite bring s touch heavier, plus they're geared up to use gaiters which haves a lot of bother on those trails.
The tecton x was good for me, but if I was going further I'd look for something more sturdy and cushioned as it's less about speed then.
Tip Saucony Xodus Ultra FTW .. as good if not better than the SpeedGoat 5
Thanks Seki, will check those out. Happy running!
I am a beginner and I have to run in gravel and dirt road, I tried the Salomon speed-cross 5, and I felt, what running shoes would you recommend?
Hi… I’d look at things like Speedgoat 5, maybe inov-8 TrailFly G270, NB Hierro could be interesting too. Also Hoka Challenger.
Thanks for the reply!
Could you do these test with insoles removed, footbeds disguise the real feel of the shoe.
Unless you plan to actually use the shoes with the insole the “real feel” doesn’t really matter only the practical feel (with insoles in) is what’s really important
Everybody love speed goats from hoka. And I am maybe only one for whom are they too tight. Every model from speed goats is squishing my foot like crazy
1st
Best road to trail shoe= New balance Hierro....North face are poor quality. Hokas are too max cushion, too high
there is no running technique at all!! heel running is a loser's run!!
Ha ha. Jokes.