The Speedgoat is named for a 50K mountain race held among the peaks of Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon. Many people prefer to approach these peaks with climbing ropes, harnesses, and technical gear, but others think that the right running shoes is all you need. Hoka’s Speedgoat 2 is a maximal trail shoe with an exceptionally soft heel and forefoot, Vibram lugs for traction, and great lockdown – when you’re flying across a boulder field at 10,000 feet, you don’t want any surprises about where your feet land. All this makes the Speedgoat a Runner’s World Editor’s Choice and a great trail running shoe.