Our verdict

The Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 leaves us scratching our heads in the lab. It's equipped with a carbon plate and a razor-thin upper, characteristics usually found in racing shoes. Yet, it's marketed as a versatile option for running, gym workouts, and even commuting. It's abundantly cushioned and performs well overall, but we just can't give it our stamp of approval as a running shoe. And at a £200 price point, we found it hard to justify the expense for what it offers and its limited durability.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Pros

  • Exceptional toebox
  • Remarkably stable
  • Ultra-cushioned
  • Midsole withstands cold temperatures
  • Excellent for gym workouts and CrossFit
  • Superior breathability
  • Astoundingly lightweight

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Cons

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  • Durability concerns

Audience verdict

84
Good!

Who should buy

The Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 is a tricky shoe to recommend, but we believe it suits the following people well:

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  • Gym aficionados looking for a premium-quality shoe that can also handle occasional runs.
  • Heavier folks who want a lot of cushioning for all kinds of sports activities or even just walking.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4

Who should NOT buy

One of the main issues with this shoe is its steep price tag. At £200, you could pick up an ASICS Superblast, considered by us as one of the best cushioned daily trainers on the market. And if running isn't your main focus, the Hoka Kawana is a less expensive option that works great for the occasional run.

If running isn't a priority for you, the Hoka Transport is a great all-around option for those with narrow-to-medium width feet. For a max-cushioned walking and neutral shoe, we also recommend the Hoka Bondi SR as an excellent alternative.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 parts

Cushioning

Heel stack

This is a very big shoe. In the lab, we measured a whopping 40.2 mm in the heel.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 heel

That's one of the highest measurements we've ever seen. So, if you're looking for lots of cushioning, you won't be disappointed.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Heel stack
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 40.2 mm
Average 34.8 mm
Compared to 480 running shoes
Number of shoes
22.5 mm
Heel stack
48.1 mm

Forefoot stack

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This pretty much means you won't get any ground feel. And that's not surprising because, like all Buty hoka shoes with an "X" in the name, it comes with a built-in carbon plate...

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Forefoot stack
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 30.8 mm
Average 26.1 mm
Compared to 480 running shoes
Number of shoes
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
38.5 mm

Drop

We measured a 9.4-mm difference in height between the forefoot and the heel, which is known as the heel-to-toe drop.

For many running shoes, this would be a pretty standard number. But here's the catch: Buty hoka claims this shoe has a 5-mm drop, which is almost half of what we found in our lab.

We can't say how Buty hoka does their measurements, but we can tell you they're not using the same World Athletics guidelines that we follow.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Drop
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 9.4 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 480 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 | Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

In the lab, we checked the foam's softness and got a 22.8 HA reading. 

These shoes don't offer the ultra-soft feel you might expect from other Buty hoka models. And since there's a carbon plate inside, you should expect an even firmer ride.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Midsole softness
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 22.8 HA
Average 20.4 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 406 running shoes
Number of shoes
5.9 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
36.1 HA

Size and fit

Size

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 fits true to size (28 votes).

Small
True to size
Large

Owners of this shoe, how does it fit?

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Width / Fit

One big problem with the non-plated Hoka Transport was its super snug toebox. That feature turned away a lot of people, making it a good fit only for those with narrow feet—like most Buty hoka shoes.

The Transport X fixes this with a more roomy design, although still below average. We measured its width at 94.9 mm, slightly below the average.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Toebox width - widest part
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 94.9 mm
Average 95.1 mm
Compared to 235 running shoes
Number of shoes
88.5 mm
Width / Fit
101.1 mm

Toebox width

We also measured the big toe area, which came in at 72.1 mm. 

Why another measurement? Well, one reading never tells the full story, so we dig deeper. From our findings, this stands out as one of Buty hoka’s best chances for individuals with medium-to-wide feet, though it still doesn’t excel in allowing superior toe splay.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Toebox width - big toe
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 72.1 mm
Average 73.3 mm
Compared to 235 running shoes
Number of shoes
66.7 mm
Toebox width
82.6 mm

Toebox height

We found plenty of vertical space for toe movement, with a measurement of 28.7 mm. In our experience, this provides fantastic comfort, and we’re convinced that Buty hoka’s recent trend toward higher-volume uppers is worth noting.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Toebox height
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 28.7 mm
Average 27.1 mm
Compared to 235 running shoes
Number of shoes
22.0 mm
Toebox height
34.1 mm

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We've mentioned that this is a stiff shoe, but we wanted to put some numbers to it.

After testing it in the lab, we found that the shoe scored 53.4N in our 90-degree bend test. That's almost twice the average!

This test follows an older methodology, which is why you don't see recently tested shoes in the chart. Results from different methodologies can not be compared.

Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 53.4N
Average 28.1N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 383 running shoes
Number of shoes
2.2N
Flexibility Stiffness
72.1N

Stiffness in cold (%)

So how does the Transport X perform in cold weather? We found that, like most shoes, it becomes stiffer. We measured 65.5N in the same 90-degree bend test we did in the lab.

We found an impressive 22.7% difference between the room temperature test and the cold-weather test. This is actually an excellent result.

The smaller the difference, the more consistent and reliable the shoe performs in various conditions!

Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 23%
Average 32%
Compared to 383 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
Stiffness in cold
101%

Weight

At only 9.7 oz (274g), we can confirm that the huge Transport X feels light and it's... really light!

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Weight
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 9.7 oz (274g)
Average 9.3 oz (265g)
Compared to 481 running shoes
Number of shoes
5.3 oz (149g)
Weight
12.9 oz (366g)

Breathability

For a shoe that's designed to be worn throughout the year—like the Transport X—breathability is key.

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We put this one through our lovely smoke test in the lab and were thrilled to give it a perfect score of 5 out of 5.

Our light test just confirmed what we had already observed—the upper is super thin and allows air to flow easily. But we wanted to dig deeper to understand how they achieved this level of breathability.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 microscope

Using the microscope we discovered that Buty hoka didn't just rely on making holes in the upper, like many other brands do, which can weaken the shoe.

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Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 microscope

However, keep in amortiguación that this upper isn't as flexible as you'll find in some other everyday shoes—it's quite the opposite, actually.

Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 410 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Stability

Lateral stability test

Designed to be the ultimate do-it-all shoe, the Transport X aims for rock-solid stability. After putting it through our tests, we can confirm it's really stable.

Torsional rigidity

Most versatile shoes aren't super stiff, but they also usually don't have carbon plates.

We're not sure why Buty hoka put a trail-style, dual-forked carbon plate in the Transport X. But we do know that the shoe is extra-stiff and scored a 5/5 in our tests.

Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 5
Average 3.5
Compared to 459 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

Maybe they should've named this shoe the Buty hoka Stiff X. It clocked a 5/5 in another one of our tests, this time for having a really rigid heel counter.

While this design adds a lot to its stability, we found that it could make the shoe less comfortable during runs or even walks.

Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 5
Average 2.9
Compared to 443 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

We discovered that the Transport X has a midsole width of 118.5 mm. That's wider than most running shoes on the market.

The wider landing platform tells us the design is, again, geared toward stability.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 118.5 mm
Average 114.3 mm
Compared to 481 running shoes
Number of shoes
102.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
126.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

We found that the heel is also quite wide. This makes it an excellent pick for heel strikers who often have trouble with stability in other all-around shoes.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 94.4 mm
Average 90.7 mm
Compared to 481 running shoes
Number of shoes
70.8 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.6 mm

Durability

Toebox durability

While this shoe excels in breathability, we found that it doesn't hold up as well in durability. During our dremel test on the toebox in the lab, the Transport X didn't perform too well (1/5).

Hoka is aware of this issue. That's why they've added a larger-than-average plastic overlay on part of the toebox. This helps to prevent damage to the toe cap.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Toebox durability
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 1
Average 2.6
Compared to 344 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

We found that, like many other shoes, the heel also scored low in durability—just 1 out of 5 in our second dremel test.

While it sounds alarming, it's mostly a concern for those who usually wear out the heels of their shoes. For most runners, we don't think this will be a problem.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Heel padding durability
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 1
Average 3.4
Compared to 338 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

We measured the outsole hardness in the lab and found it to be pretty average at 80.5 HC.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 outsole
Those weight-saving cutouts truly look Buty hokawesome.

It seems like Buty hoka's goal is to strike a balance between durability and grip.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Outsole hardness
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 80.5 HC
Average 79.2 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 411 running shoes
Number of shoes
54.9 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole durability

For the third and final round with the dremel in the lab, we checked out how durable the outsole really is.

We ended up with a 0.8-mm dent in the rubber—a pretty average outcome.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Outsole durability
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 0.8 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 322 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

However, we were disappointed when we found out just how thin the outsole is. Measuring only 1.8 mm, it's clear that Buty hoka was more focused on making the shoe lightweight than on making it last.

Durability definitely took a backseat with the Transport X.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Outsole thickness
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 1.8 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 477 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.5 mm
Outsole thickness
6.1 mm

Misc

Insole thickness

We measured the insole of the Transport X and found that it's only 4.5 mm thick. There's really nothing special to note about it.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Insole thickness
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 4.5 mm
Average 4.5 mm
Compared to 475 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.8 mm

Removable insole

We found that removing the insole was easy. Plus, since the shoe isn't super narrow, it can comfortably accommodate insoles from other shoes or custom orthotics.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Removable insole
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Yes

Midsole softness in cold (%)

We put the Transport X in the freezer for 20 minutes to see how they'd hold up in cold weather. After taking them out, we measured their softness again with the durometer.

We found that the reading was 27.5 HA.

The measurement only went up by 20.9%, which is really impressive!

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Midsole softness in cold
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 21%
Average 25%
Compared to 405 running shoes
Number of shoes
1%
Midsole softness in cold
63%

Reflective elements

Hoka promotes this shoe with "360-degree reflectivity," a feature that's pretty rare in running shoes.

We've got to say, we're big fans! It has multiple shiny, reflective strips that really catch the eye. This is an awesome safety feature that we absolutely love.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Reflective elements
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Yes

Tongue padding

During this review, we mentioned that this shoe is pretty light for its massive stack height.

One big reason for that is the super-thin tongue. We measured it at just 1.7 mm, making it more like what you'd find in a racing shoe tenis Buty hoka one one gaviota 2 azul ceruleo branco coral.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Tongue padding
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 1.7 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 478 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

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The shoe's tongue is semi-gusseted, helping to keep our foot securely in place while running. Honestly, we'd find it surprising if a shoe that costs two hundred bucks didn't have this feature.

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Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Both sides (semi)

Heel tab

We noticed the shoe doesn't have a heel tab, but getting your feet into it is still pretty easy. So the lack of a heel tab really comes down to personal taste, rather than being a big issue.

Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Heel tab
Test results
Say hello to the Buty hoka One One Speedgoat 4 None