My second pair of Tarkine and my first of the Goshawk 2. Out of the box there didn’t appear to be a great difference from the first iteration, though is a few months since my dog ate the original pair. On feet though the improvements are apparent. Excellent fit and comfort, the Goshawk 2 feels cushioned but responsive, with plenty of room for the forefoot. I usually run in 2e width, and these are plenty wide enough without being floppy. The original pair took a few runs for my foot to bed down (after which they were excellent) but this pair was great straight out of the box. All in all an excellent progression from the original Goshawk without losing any of the original’s unique character. Great customer service too, and quick delivery to NZ. I can’t wait to try out the Trail Devils when they are released.
Add to this it’s an Australian company with great eco credentials. Brilliant.