Trail Runners reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 464 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 98 posts to rank the best Trail Runners brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/trailrunning, r/Ultralight, r/hikinggear, r/wmnf, r/hiking. Top-rated brands include Altra (4.1/5), Hoka (4.4/5), Salomon (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews464
Subreddits36
Posts98
Brands30
Products82
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By Brand
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#1
Altra
4.1
(126)
"Altra Lone Peaks. Super comfortable."
"I switched to Altra Olympus and love them. They have more cushion."
"I got Altra Lone Peaks and LOVE them."
"Altra brand trail runners are the best shoes I have ever worn."
"I wear my altras on water based Astro and it’s been great."
"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"
"I’d HIGHLY recommend the Altra King MT 2s."
"I just summited Mt. Adams in Altra lone peak 7's. They are awesome."
"Switched to the Olympus 5 mid-cuts for the second half and they performed perfectly."
#2
Hoka
4.4
(56)
"Hoka speedgoat 5s to fit perfectly"
"HOKA Speedgoat"
"Hoka: SG4 fantastic shoe, had 3 pair"
"I have the Hoka Speed Goats and they are so grippy."
"I use my Hoka speed goat's for 14 mile hikes… this shoe seems the most versatile."
"I'm on my second pair of Hoka speed goats I love them"
"Waterproof, and good for all day."
"I’ve found the Hoka Mafate to be great for long hikes."
"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."
#3
Salomon
4.3
(48)
"I ended up loving the Solomon S/lab Ultra Glide as it has dreamy cushion."
"I switched to Speedgoats after 220 miles and the difference was insane"
"Salomon Speed 6s are amazing and super duper light"
"Salomon glide max trail runners are super nice. The sole bed says something like “ortholite” on it. I needed a wide toe area but normal width everywhere else and I was able to put about 15,000 steps on them three times a week for half a year before I needed to replace them"
"I've been on a pair of Salomon Thundercross for well over 1200km, and they're going strong."
"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."
#4
Saucony
4.3
(38)
"I swear by Brooks Cascadias and Saucony Peregrines"
"I'm loving my Saucony Peregrines. Narrow, secure heel with roomy forefoot."
"If you haven't tried the Xodus Ultra, I highly recommend checking 'em out."
"Recently picked up a pair of Saucony Xodus ultra. Loved the way they fit my feet specifically."
"I bought a couple pairs of last year's Xodus Ultra for $49.99."
"Got my Saucony Peregrines"
"I would recommend Saucony Peregrines."
"+1 for Saucony Peregrines. Mine have been savagely mistreated and they’re still going."
"+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."
#5
La Sportiva
4.4
(34)
"I have La Sportiva Akasha II and they are awesome"
"If you want to run check out the La sportiva Mutant or the bushido."
"La Sportiva Wildcats"
"The La Sportiva jackal has been a great shoe for me."
"I love La Sportivas for more technical trails and off trail travel. In particular I like Bushidos for more power hiking and slower paced technical trail."
"Mutants are great for faster technical trail and all out scrambling/climbing."
"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."
#6
Brooks
4.3
(30)
"Check out the brooks caldera 7 or 8! They are awesome"
"They’re super grippy and are also gortex to keep the feet dry on the water based turfs or rainy days."
"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."
"I really loved the Cascadia last year."
"My fav shoe so far is the Brooks Cascadia with Sole cork insoles."
"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!"
#7
Topo
4.3
(26)
"The lugs on my Terraventure 3s and Ultraventure Pros have been wonderful on wet, rocky terrain"
"I highly recommend the Topo Traverse for the last 300 miles, if they fit your feet. Vibram Megagrip outsole is the bees knees and had me waltzing right up and down Maine's slanted rock slabs."
"Been rocking Topo Athletic for a few years. They haven’t let me down."
"I like the topo athletic terraventure shoes, they fit like an altra but last a lot longer."
"I like Topos for the rocky terrain. I'm a big fan of the Ultraventure, a shoe designed for long backcountry trail runs. It's definitely the most fun and durable running shoe I've ever owned."
"Another vote for Topo."
"Topos are known for a wide toebox and a midfoot and heel that can be locked down."
"I actually just ordered a pair of Topo Terraventure 3s!"
"I have some Topo Terraventure 3s and Ultraventure Pros that I really like"
"Eyeing the Topo Traverse line to replace the Ultraventure Pros"
#8
Trail Runners
4.6
(17)
"Trail runners for life. Boots are the devil."
"Trail runners will reduce your risk of blisters, will dry faster, and are lighter."
"I'm super happy with them and have not had any issues whatsoever."
"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."
"100% trail runners. Your feet will get wet hiking pretty much anywhere in NZ."
"Every time I’ve done Rainier, I wear trail runners all the way to the top."
"I hike in trail runners and wouldn't have it any other way."
#9
Nike
4.0
(13)
"Nike Zegama is the jam"
"I found some Nike Zegamas that I absolutely LOVE."
"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."
"Little heave but they have good support and that zoomx foam. I’m wearing them for my 50k coming up"
"I have a wide ish mid sole and love the Zegamas."
"Nike wildhorse"
"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."
#10
Merrell
3.8
(11)
"I've been on merrell's agility peak for the last 5 years. I chew through about 4 to 5 pairs a year, and get about 300 miles out of them. Fantastic shoe as far as being stable, and good traction."
"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."
"The Merrell Agility Peak are good shoes."
"I really like Merrell and own many models."
"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."
#11
Inov8
3.9
(9)
"Inov8 are tanks and last twice as many miles as many other brands."
"Inov8 makes wide friendly trail runners."
"Definitely inov8s! They have different width ratings to their shoes."
"Ones to try are Inov8s, Altra, Salomon, La Sportiva, Scarpa. All do great trail runners."
"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."
"If I keep moving I stay warm. Shoes (Inov8 something) are quite waterproof."
#12
New Balance
4.0
(7)
"New Balance Herrio, I really like mine and they make them in wides."
"I've gone through so many shoes for this issue. I landed on new balance hiero and so far no pain."
"Currently in a pair of New Balance that have lasted two years of 2-4 games a week."
"They have held up over a number of 50K runs."
"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 started the AT with New Balance trail runners 12 years ago & the midsoles were shot after about 20 miles."
#13
Adidas
4.6
(5)
"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 Terrex Free Hikers are always in my bag."
"Terrex is very good line from Adidas."
#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’d recommend checking out Topo Athletics."
#15
Oboz
4.0
(4)
"Amen to Oboz!"
"I hiked AT, PCT and CDT in Oboz. They’re good quality shoes w good grip and footbridge."
"I hiked AT, PCT and CDT in Oboz. They’re good quality shoes w good grip and footbridge."
"In the winter for me leather oboz shoes"
#16
Keen
4.0
(4)
"Big fan of the Keen Targhees that I got a couple months ago."
"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."
"Keen targhees"
#17
Injinji
5.0
(3)
"I love toe socks for racing long ultras."
"I have tons of Injinji's, highly recommend them."
"Injini finger toe base layer socks."
#18
Eventyr Sport
5.0
(3)
"Yes Eventyr sport, this is the Way.."
"Definitely Eventyrsport Running"
"I would go to Eventyrsport, they also have a running store."
#19
Allbirds
4.3
(3)
"Allbirds Trail Runners are great for both running and walks."
"Allbirds Trail runners, I don't run but walk in them love them."
"Allbirds Trail runners, I don't run but walk in them love them."
#20
Nnormal
4.3
(3)
"If you like those, check out the Nnormal Kjerags at some point. They’re amazing!"
"Personally I have been using Nnormal Kjerag for steep descents."
"Nnormal Kjerag are built like a tank and the Vibram outsole is very grippy on all kinds of terrain."
#21
Xero
3.7
(3)
"My perfect shoe was born this spring. Xero Shoes Mesa Trail."
"Try xero shoes"
"Absolutely stay away from Xero. They're fine shoes, but they're the furthest you can get from non slip."
#22
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."
#23
Norda
5.0
(2)
"Norda 001"
"Norda 001 has lasted me up to 1400km before I finally retired them. I’m on my second pair which have 850km on them and show zero sign of giving up."
#24
adidas
4.5
(2)
"The Adidas Terrex AX4 have been incredible for me with 8+ weekend trips."
"I’ve had good luck with adidas terrex ax4. Affordable, comfy, and the tread is nice and aggressive."
#25
Inov-8
4.5
(2)
"I have a couple of pairs of Inov8's extensive range and I love them."
"I would go with Inov-8"
#26
Garmin
4.5
(2)
"Garmin inreach mini 2"
"Garmin inreach mini 2"
#27
ASICS
4.5
(2)
"Heeeeelll yes venture gel 6 is my go to shoe right now even if they do have 500+ miles on them and are getting a bit worn."
"Venture Gel 6 is an inexpensive and comfortable trail shoes."
#28
Danner
4.5
(2)
"I love my Danner Trail 2650 shoes!"
"Hiking it in November was going to bring my Danner Trail 2650. Idk what the best is but I’m comfortable in these so that’s what I’m taking."
#29
Decathlon
4.5
(2)
"And i've found the perfect trainers after trying 7 different brands."
"I started trail running in a pair bought from Decathlon, great value/money, it was perfect for my first runs."
#30
Katadyn
5.0
(1)
"Lightweight water filter such as Katadyn Be Free or Salomon XA filter."
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