Best trail runners on Reddit

309 reviews from r/Ultralight, r/trailrunning, r/wmnf and 24 more subreddits

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Altra

4.1

(95)

"I love mine, I just hiked to Mount Washington in them last week. I very, very rarely slip and love the traction they have."

"Yes this is what i use and my favorite by far the lone peak 7s"

"Switched to the Olympus 5 mid-cuts for the second half and they performed perfectly."

"I love my Altra lone peaks. I hike in the wet, and stomp through streams, all the time and they perform beautifully."

"I consistently get upwards of 400-500 miles out of a pair."

"I have totally converted from waterproof boots to non-waterproof trail runners."

"Altra Timps and either heel lock lacing or some insoles that hold your heel in place?"

"Lone Peak Altra. Add Superfeet Green and you’re golden!"

"Altra."

"Ultra lone peak are amazing."

Salomon

4.4

(28)

"Soloman Speedcross are best shoe I've ever had for trails, imo obviously. The grip is insane."

"I personally love Salomon speed cross 5/6."

"Sense Ride by Salomon"

"Soloman are great. The trail runner ones."

"Solomon speedcross6 are amazing in the mud. The lugs and super soft rubber make them grip far better than the standard trail runners."

"I often hike in Salomon super cross or speed cross."

"I've been using exclusivel Saloman trail runners for all my hiking for years, and love them."

"They are my go to shoe and perform well no matter the conditions."

"The salomon speedcross 5s have more grip than you could ever need."

"Picked up a pair of salomon x-alps one day at a used equipment store. I really like em for my feet."

La Sportiva

4.5

(26)

"If you want to run check out the La sportiva Mutant or the bushido."

"La Sportiva Wildcats"

"I love my La Sportiva Bushido II’s."

"The La Sportiva jackal has been a great shoe for me."

"I always found La Sportiva Bushidos, Mutants, etc, more than capable in the tetons."

"Have you tried on the Mutants? Sounds like exactly what you want."

"Did you try the la sportiva jackals or karacals? They’re the widest toe box ones they make I think."

"I trail run and hike in my La Sportiva Wildcats. I’ve had several pairs and they hold up well."

"I have La Sportiva Bushido v. 1 that have more than 1000 miles on them. Very little wear and very comfortable."

"For narrow feet it can't be beat."

Saucony

4.3

(24)

"I swear by Brooks Cascadias and Saucony Peregrines"

"I'm loving my Saucony Peregrines. Narrow, secure heel with roomy forefoot."

"I would recommend Saucony Peregrines."

"+1 for Saucony Peregrines. Mine have been savagely mistreated and they’re still going."

"I used Saucony Peregrine 11 trail runners and they were amazing."

"Peregrines are a great all around shoe."

"The Saucony won."

"Peregrine. Those lugs will last forever. A great all round shoe."

"Check out the Peregine 12 for more technical stuff."

Brooks

4.3

(21)

"The Cascadia 17s are great, but with altitude and rough terrain in Peru, comfort is key."

"I swear by Brooks Cascadias and Saucony Peregrines"

"Wound up in brooks cascadia this time around and love them."

"Brooks trail running shoes ftw!"

"I recently picked up some Brooks Catamount v 1s and they have a good mid foot lock."

"Brooks Cascadia trail runners. Seven Caminos, zero blisters."

"I used to run in adrenalines and loved them, and my trail shoe is the cascadia which I also love!"

"Brooks Cascadia. I'm on my 4th pair used equally for trail running and backpacking."

"Brooks Cascadia or Caldera. Look at the older models rather than the newest."

"They seem to be well rated so we will soon find out 👍🏼"

Hoka

4.2

(21)

"Waterproof, and good for all day."

"I prefer trail runners over hiking boots. Hoka Speedgoat mid gtx."

"I have one from HOKA and been using it sa majority ng hikes ko and so far so good."

"I mostly bring my trail runner (Hoka Speedgoat or Torrent) as my only shoe when travel."

"Norda 001 with heel lock or regular wide Hoka Speedgoat 5."

"I love my Speed Goats, and Hoka makes a hiking boot now."

"Speed goat 5."

"Would highly recommend the Speedgoat by Hoke."

"Can't recommend enough."

"I switched to hoka one one speedgoats. I assumed this was because of the excess cushioning they have."

Topo

4.1

(14)

"I have the Topo Ultraventure 3’s."

"Another vote for Topo."

"Topos are known for a wide toebox and a midfoot and heel that can be locked down."

"Topo MTN Racer 3’s have been great for backpacking in my experience."

"Haven't seen Topo Athletic mentioned here. Ultraventure."

"I am really leaning toward the topos, selewas, and Altras."

"Seems like a good deal."

"Topo Mtn Racer 2 are on sale."

"Try Topo - much better build quality than Altra with the same toebox / footshape."

"Check out the Topo Ultraventure line."

Trail Runners

4.8

(9)

"Trail runners for life. Boots are the devil."

"Trail runners will reduce your risk of blisters, will dry faster, and are lighter."

"Give them a good test at home first."

"I did it in trailrunners, which was my first hike with trailrunners, and was super happy with them."

"Trail runners for sure. So glad I didn’t do it with boots."

"Trail runners for everything."

"I hike in trail runners and wouldn't have it any other way."

"I would go for trail runners if I should choose just one pair."

"I've found that hiking in trail runners is much more comfortable for my knees and ankles."

Nike

4.2

(10)

"I found some Nike Zegamas that I absolutely LOVE."

"The Trail 4 Gore-Tex are actually more comfortable than the regular version."

"Did the CDT in Nike Wildhorses last year, they were great."

"I hiked the PCT in Nike Terra Kiger 7 and 8 and couldn’t have asked for a better shoe."

"I just got a pair for $108 with tax and free shipping."

"I did 160 miles on a pair of 40 dollar Nikes and it lasted and was comfortable."

"I hiked the pct in 2021 with 4 pairs of Wildhorse 7s."

"They look great and comfortable/durable with amazing grip."

"Best shoes for grip I ever used was a pair of Nike trail runners."

"I absolutely love them except for one (very important) caveat: the traction on wet surfaces... is complete shit."

#10

Inov8

4.1

(9)

"Inov8 are tanks and last twice as many miles as many other brands."

"Inov8 g270 have never let me down."

"Inov8 makes wide friendly trail runners."

"Definitely inov8s! They have different width ratings to their shoes."

"They are very light and the shape was quite perfect for my foot."

"Look at the inov8 trailfly formerly known as terraultras."

"Inov8 make some tough trainers good for wider feet."

"If I keep moving I stay warm. Shoes (Inov8 something) are quite waterproof."

"Try inov8's. I'm an Altra wearer and I tried a pair of inov8's and the heel was really narrow."

#11

Merrell

3.7

(9)

"I use Merrell Moabs, but I'm also a broke college student."

"If you're concerned about weight then get those low-cut hiking shoes (non-leather) like the Merrell."

"Personally more of a fan of rugged hiking shoes like Merrells as a compromise between lightweightedness and durability."

"I'm currently on Merrell Moab 3s (non gore tex). They won't be great for everything either."

"Merrill Trail Gloves worked for me."

"Inuse Merrell and they are great for my wider foot."

"I wear Moabs or Keens, haven't found a trail runner yet that offers enough underfoot protection."

"I thought there is no chance I‘ll keep my goretex boots dry in those conditions and bought my first non-goretex trail runners."

"They aren’t great- they are waterproof and take forever to dry- but it is the best that I have found for her."

#12

Adidas

4.6

(7)

"The best hiking/trail shoe I've ever had."

"Adidas Terrex ftw they get overlooked but the high end models are outstanding"

"Two of them are using models from the Adidas terrex lineup. They have held up really really well."

"Adidas Boost midsoles do not deteriorate with use, and are also extremely comfortable."

"Adidas Tracefinder, it's wide and has a medium drop, plus it's stylish enough for going out."

"Adidas Terrex Free Hikers are always in my bag."

"Terrex is very good line from Adidas."

#13

Allbirds

4.5

(4)

"Allbirds Trail Runners SWT"

"Allbirds Trail Runners are great for both running and walks."

"Allbirds Trail runners, I don't run but walk in them love them."

#14

Topo Athletic

4.5

(4)

"My favorite."

"I have the TerraVenture model, which I love."

"If you like wide toe boxes, Topo Athletic shoes may be another option."

"I now have a pair of Topo Athletic Phantom 2s and plan to replace my Altra Timps with a Topo Athletic trail shoe."

#15

Oboz

4.3

(4)

"Amen to Oboz!"

"I hiked AT, PCT and CDT in Oboz. They’re good quality shoes w good grip and footbridge."

#16

Keen

4.3

(3)

"My new summer shoe will be their Nxis Evo Waterproof Hiker."

"Personally I like Keens - not super heavy, but still thick enough soles."

"I really wanted to like trail runners, but I had various foot issues. Now I'm back in my Keen's with no more foot issues."

#17

New Balance

4.0

(3)

"A heavily padded shoe is all you want, no gore-tex, whatever fits best."

"I have some Solomons and some New Balance trail runners, and I like that they are less cumbersome than boots."

"I wear New Balance Minimus, Merrill Vapor Gloves, and Vibram Five Fingers."

#18

Xodus

5.0

(2)

"The v1 is brilliant..I bought two pairs and I'm still on the first."

"Love mine, best show I’ve ever had."

#19

Asics

5.0

(2)

"I love my Asics Gel Trabuco Max 3. I have wide feet and these shoes accommodate them perfectly!!"

"I got Asics Gel Trabuco 12 for 120eu"

#20

Xero

4.5

1.0

(1)

"I hated my Altras."

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