iRunFar
iRunFar has reviewed 3 shoes in the Next Pair catalog. Below: their verdict on each, with a source link to the full review on their own channel.
trail light 3
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"unicorn midsole that can do a lot" — iRunFar
iRunFar notes: A versatile hybrid trail/road shoe with a lively Circle Cell midsole and durable build — let down only by shallow lugs on technical terrain and a fiddly dual-lacing system.
Best for: Hybrid road-to-trail running on buffed-out trails, gravel, and travel where you want one shoe to do both surfaces.
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"most lively and active feel" — iRunFar
iRunFar notes: The Speedgoat 7's supercritical midsole and tighter cage upper bring back the locked-down, technical-trail confidence that the v5/v6 lost — a return to the shoe's classic identity.
Best for: Long-distance and technical trail running for runners who loved the classic Speedgoat 2-4 character and felt the v5/v6 strayed from it.
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"getting back to the roots" — iRunFar
iRunFar notes: The Speedgoat 6 walks back the v5's stretchy, floppy upper and returns to the locked-down v4-era feel that the model is known for, paired with a noticeably firmer midsole that's better on roads and rebound but less forgiving over long, repetitive terrain.
Best for: Trail runners who want a locked-down fit for hammering downhills and rugged terrain, prioritizing a tighter, more athletic package over plush cushioning.