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Hoka Speedgoat 6 GTX (women's): low cut, 241 g
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This is the low-cut, women's version of Hoka's Speedgoat 6 with a GTX lining. The listing names both trail running and hiking as sport types and gives a weight of 241 g, which makes it the lightest shoe in our guide to trail shoes for hiking. It suits women who want to cover ground quickly on summer and shoulder-season paths without the weight of a boot.
- Cut
- Low
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex (GTX)
- Upper
- Textile
- Listed cushioning
- Moderate
- Listed surface
- Trail and dirt
In its favour
- Trail running and hiking are both named as sport types in the listing.
- A listed weight of 241 g makes it the lightest pick here.
- Recommended surfaces are trail and dirt, a good match for most hill paths.
Good to know
- A low cut lets wet grass and grit in more easily than the Speedgoat 6 Mid.
- The listing does not describe the outsole or its rubber compound.
Our take
What Amazon tells you
Trail and dirt are the recommended surfaces. Cushioning is listed as moderate, with a foam insole. The outer material field reads tissue, which in practice means a textile upper, and the platform height is given as 5 inches, a figure that looks more like a box measurement than a sole height.
As with several Hoka listings, the water resistance field says not water resistant even though waterproof appears under special features and GTX is in the model name. Check the lining on Hoka's own page before relying on it in heavy rain.
Low cut versus the Speedgoat 6 Mid
The obvious comparison is with the Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX. The mid adds collar height and is listed with maximum cushioning, which helps keep grit out and gives a softer ride on long descents. The low shoe trades that for lighter weight and more freedom at the ankle. On dry, well-made paths the low version will feel quicker; in wet heather the mid is the better shield.
Comparing it with the Salomon
The women's Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX is the other light waterproof option in the same guide. It lists speed laces and firm ground, while the Hoka lists a lighter weight and dirt trails. Walkers who like the stable, lower feel of Salomon may prefer the XA Pro, and those after a cushioned ride may lean to the Hoka.
Limits to keep in mind
The listing does not describe the outsole rubber or lug pattern, so grip on wet rock is unknown from Amazon alone. A light textile upper also gives less protection from stones than leather or suede.
Women with wider feet should also try before committing, as the listing gives no width options. A shoe this light suits walkers who carry a small day pack; with a heavy load the soft build offers little support through the ankle and arch.
Verdict
The women's Speedgoat 6 GTX suits light, fast walkers on trails and dirt paths who want waterproofing at a very low listed weight. If you want ankle cover and more cushioning, the Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX is the step up, and the Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX is a firmer alternative with speed laces.
Compared with alternatives in: Best trail running shoes for hiking
Amazon listing title: Hoka Women's Speedgoat 6 GtxSneaker