Hoka Evo Speedgoat vs La Sportiva Helios 3

I want a shoe that has the cushion and drop of my Hoka Speedgoat with the toebox of my Altra Olympus 4.0.

so we have these these flex areas. It helps with the cushioning but also means it helps with the traction as well. By having this this kind of wave sh...

Beware they do run very narrow at the toe and are not for everyone. If you needed the extra toe room you could look to the Hoka EVO Speedgoat,. EVO Mafate 2 or the Mafate Speed 3, all of which are high cushioned but have a stretchy bit of fabric over the toe, which can make the fit more accommodating.

If La Sportiva Helios 3 fits you that might be a good choice. It has decent cushion but still feels fairly minimal.

, (4) have great cushioning for all-day wear on sharp surfaces, and (5) are not so heavy that I feel like I'm fighting the shoe when picking up the pace. I've run in Altra Timps and Lone Peaks, Brooks Caldera 4, La Sportiva Jackal, Salomon Sense Ride 3, and Topo MTN Racer 1s and none of these had all-day underfoot cushioning and protection against sharps like the Speedgoats. The durability of my Speedgoats have been good.

I tried Lowa this round. So I will see how many years they last. The Swiss swear by La Sportiva for its resoling.