Good review Stephen. Sounds like a good shoe for SDW100? I do like my Speedgoats, I've had multiple pairs of every iteration of them but I'm not a huge fan of the SG5. I find the tongue really thin compared other SGs and it's too short. It's possible for the laces to slip over the top. I'm rotating them with Saucony Xodus Ultras right now . As for the insoles, I bought some Enertors based on your review a while back. I like them but I don't find them any better or worse than the Inov8 Boomerang insoles. One downside I found with the Enertors is that they are incredibly slippery when new and take quite a few kms to 'roughen up'.
The tongue is also the same as on the clifton og. I like it. I've bought two pairs at £130. You forgot to mention the matrix upper, awesome water repellent upper 😎
Great review. Thank you. I love Speedgoats and won’t be changing anytime soon however, like the sound of these. As far as price goes, the ~£130 price point can only be achieved with those sort of sizes for very large feet. For the average size, £185 is what you’re going to pay. Also, very rare that on many Hoka reviews, is the poor durability of the outsole. I always buy SGs because they’re great. But the outsoles starts to show wear after 100 miles or so. After 350 miles, there is no grip. Obviously, this could be down to my gaite but should last longer. Anyway, great review. Well done on UTMB. 💪🏼
They would definitely work well for that although there are lighter shoes available. I’ve also seen some people wear carbon plated road shoes for easy trails.
Also you mentioned socks. What are you in now? Sorry for all the questions - you’re one of my go to people on all things trail / ultra as I’ll be dipping my toes in those waters next month
Been very intrigued by these for a while now. I'm a big fan if the Mafate Speed 4 (which have a cushioned tongue 😉), which I've worn for UTS 50k and Lakeland 50 earlier this year, and quite frankly- i can't fault them. The grip is far superior to a Speedgoat and, from what it looks like, the Tecton X 2. However, i have a much flatter and less technical ultra in spring of next year and feel the Mafate may be overkill for the terrain. So, that leaves me looking at the Tecton X 2. They may well be the shoe of choice! How have you find the sizing, Stephen? True to size? Love the channel, keep up the great work. Ash
Yea sizing is the same as your other Hokas. You'll find them lighter and more responsive than your Mafates for that less technical ground. Glad to see the Mafate 4 now has a lovely bouncy tongue!
Stephen, I’ve been looking at these insoles. Why do you use them, how do you know which ones to get, and do you need to size up in shoes to fit them in? Thanks! Conrad
Have you seen the egg bounce test of these. That kind of energy return is amazing. I really feel these insoles make me less injury prone and reduce the impact on my knees. They come in one size which you cut to fit your shoes.
Initially I was going to buy Mafate speed 4. I thought it will be instant comfort just like when I bought Mach 5. But when I tried Mafate speed 4 I feel like I was wearing sandpaper especially at my heels, very uncomfortable rubbing. I hesitantly try Tecton X 2 because of the price but I immediately grew a smile on my face as I tried Tecton X 2. Instant comfort. Really worth the money😊
Looks like a good shoe, would you recommend for the South Downs Way Stephen? Love the videos!
With you on the joy of softer tongues! Had tendonitis after London marathon one year with a thin tongue causing rubbing of laces on the top of my foot
Yea I’ve definitely had that with some of those flat tongues. Although it’s been ok with the Speedgoats and now these
Great review. Not quite ticked enough boxes to change from my speedgoats. Speedgoats are just brilliant! 👍
Good review Stephen. Sounds like a good shoe for SDW100? I do like my Speedgoats, I've had multiple pairs of every iteration of them but I'm not a huge fan of the SG5. I find the tongue really thin compared other SGs and it's too short. It's possible for the laces to slip over the top. I'm rotating them with Saucony Xodus Ultras right now .
As for the insoles, I bought some Enertors based on your review a while back. I like them but I don't find them any better or worse than the Inov8 Boomerang insoles. One downside I found with the Enertors is that they are incredibly slippery when new and take quite a few kms to 'roughen up'.
The tongue is also the same as on the clifton og. I like it. I've bought two pairs at £130. You forgot to mention the matrix upper, awesome water repellent upper 😎
Good call! Thanks for the input and for watching
I wear a size 10 in the first version , would you recommend same size in version 2?
Great review. Thank you. I love Speedgoats and won’t be changing anytime soon however, like the sound of these. As far as price goes, the ~£130 price point can only be achieved with those sort of sizes for very large feet. For the average size, £185 is what you’re going to pay. Also, very rare that on many Hoka reviews, is the poor durability of the outsole. I always buy SGs because they’re great. But the outsoles starts to show wear after 100 miles or so. After 350 miles, there is no grip. Obviously, this could be down to my gaite but should last longer. Anyway, great review. Well done on UTMB. 💪🏼
Great review! Would theses be a better short distance shoe for a quick trail half?
They would definitely work well for that although there are lighter shoes available. I’ve also seen some people wear carbon plated road shoes for easy trails.
@@FilmMyRun I tried that once but found I was collecting stones with all the sole cutouts, not ideal!
Also you mentioned socks. What are you in now? Sorry for all the questions - you’re one of my go to people on all things trail / ultra as I’ll be dipping my toes in those waters next month
Have been wearing Injinjis for years. Tried Drymax for the first time. Loved them.
wish you did more shoe reviews!
Thank you. I will endeavour to do more!
Will you be using them for cape wrath next year Stephen? That’ll be the ultimate test!
Well, there's every likelihood yes. Who knows what might happen between now and then, but at the moment, yes.
Been very intrigued by these for a while now. I'm a big fan if the Mafate Speed 4 (which have a cushioned tongue 😉), which I've worn for UTS 50k and Lakeland 50 earlier this year, and quite frankly- i can't fault them. The grip is far superior to a Speedgoat and, from what it looks like, the Tecton X 2.
However, i have a much flatter and less technical ultra in spring of next year and feel the Mafate may be overkill for the terrain.
So, that leaves me looking at the Tecton X 2. They may well be the shoe of choice!
How have you find the sizing, Stephen? True to size?
Love the channel, keep up the great work.
Ash
Yea sizing is the same as your other Hokas. You'll find them lighter and more responsive than your Mafates for that less technical ground. Glad to see the Mafate 4 now has a lovely bouncy tongue!
Stephen, I’ve been looking at these insoles. Why do you use them, how do you know which ones to get, and do you need to size up in shoes to fit them in?
Thanks!
Conrad
Have you seen the egg bounce test of these. That kind of energy return is amazing. I really feel these insoles make me less injury prone and reduce the impact on my knees. They come in one size which you cut to fit your shoes.
@@FilmMyRun I have now seen the test 😂. Do you find that putting these insoles in shoes means you have to size up?
@@conradburdekin722 it’s certainly a little less roomy, but I haven’t sized up.
Uhm. What about us guys with wide feet. Sodding Hoka are so narrow (even the wide version)
Just wear the Hokas Paul, you could do with being slowed down a bit. 😅
Initially I was going to buy Mafate speed 4. I thought it will be instant comfort just like when I bought Mach 5. But when I tried Mafate speed 4 I feel like I was wearing sandpaper especially at my heels, very uncomfortable rubbing. I hesitantly try Tecton X 2 because of the price but I immediately grew a smile on my face as I tried Tecton X 2. Instant comfort. Really worth the money😊
Same shoes as mine
I just ran another 100 miler in them. No blisters at all.