My partner has a shoe dilemma. She has been struggling with a sore toe for quite a while (MTP joint). On advice from a podiatrist she has been replacing her existing shoes with shoes that give more support, have more rocker and a stiff sole and a sole that doesn't twist along its length. For everyday wear she's bought a pair of New Balance 1080s which are really comfy and reduce toe pain. The other day she bought a pair of Hoka Speedgoats (https://shop.hokaoneone.com.au/womens-speedgoat-3-seaport-medieval-blue/) to use as hiking shoes (instead of her Anatom SkyeTrails). Wearing them in the house she's finding them insanely comfy (like she never knew hiking shoes could feel so good), and they tick the boxes for sole stiffness etc. However we're concerned about their durability. They are trail running shoes, but don't seem as durable as some other trail runners. The mesh feels a bit flimsy to me, and there's a big area of squishy foam on the sole that looks vulnerable to a sharp rock.
She's wondering if any of the other Hoka models might be a bit tougher.
The Evo Speedgoats (https://shop.hokaoneone.com.au/womens-evo-speedgoat-citrus-black/#product-tab-information) claim to have MATRYX (with kevlar in them) for durability.
The Stenson (https://shop.hokaoneone.com.au/womens-stinson-atr-5-seaport-aqua-haze/#product-tab-information) looks like the sole might have a smaller soft area and a reinforced toe cap, but has more mesh.
They do make a hiking shoe but it's very expensive (more than she's willing to spend) and is being discontinued.
I'm wondering if anyone is using any of these shoes for hiking and if you have thoughts on their durability compared to other hiking shoes or trail runners (not compared to leather boots or similar). Most of her walking isn't too rough. Vic Alps, Grampians, Wilson's Prom etc, rarely off-track. However she is considering joining me on a Western Arthurs Trip, which I imagine would destroy these shoes (I'm planning to wear Salomon XA Pros and am slightly concerned about them too).
Thanks.