Built for technical singletrack, steep climbs, and everything the trail throws at you, the Speedgoat 6 is our top pick for serious women's trail runners. Vibram Megagrip lugs deliver confident traction on wet roots and loose gravel, while Hoka's maximal cushioning stack absorbs the miles without killing your ground feel. It's a well-rounded shoe that handles long efforts and quick mountain outings equally well.

• Vibram Megagrip outsole with multidirectional lugs grips wet rock, mud, and loose trail surfaces that eat lesser shoes alive
• 33mm heel / 29mm forefoot stack height with a 4mm drop gives you serious cushioning underfoot without the disconnected, tippy feel of a higher-drop shoe
• Engineered mesh upper with supportive overlays locks your foot down on aggressive descents while staying breathable in Southern heat and humidity
• At 9.8 oz, it's light enough for fast efforts on technical singletrack but protective enough for all-day mountain runs and ultra distances
• Available in Sherbet/Beet Root, Stellar Grey/Asteroid, and Moonlight/Thunder Cloud colorways across a full size run from 6.5 to 12