Best trail runners on Reddit
356 reviews from r/Ultralight, r/trailrunning, r/wmnf and 21 more subreddits
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#1
Altra
4.2
(91)
"I love mine, I just hiked to Mount Washington in them last week. I very, very rarely slip and love the traction they have."
"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."
"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."
#2
Salomon
4.5
(35)
"Super comfortable, great grip."
"Soloman Speedcross are best shoe I've ever had for trails, imo obviously. The grip is insane."
"You can get some great deals on Salomon shoes on Sierra.com."
"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."
"I walked Frances in Salomon waterproof ortho lite hiking shoes."
#3
La Sportiva
4.5
(28)
"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."
"I tried a bunch of different ones before going with the La Sportiva Karacals."
"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 a pair of sportiva ultra raptors that have been super comfy!"
#4
Saucony
4.5
(26)
"I swear by Brooks Cascadias and Saucony Peregrines"
"I switched to Saucony Peregrine 11s they all went away."
"I'm loving my Saucony Peregrines. Narrow, secure heel with roomy forefoot."
"I settled on the Saucony Ultra 2."
"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."
"Peregrines are a great all around shoe."
"The Saucony won."
#5
Hoka
4.3
(25)
"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 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."
"Two years ago made the switch to Hoka Speedgoat 5s. Literally, life changing lol."
"Would highly recommend the Speedgoat by Hoke."
"Can't recommend enough."
#6
Brooks
4.3
(21)
"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."
"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 👍🏼"
"It’s not gonna set back your training because you got a Brooks Cascadia 17 instead of the latest 18."
"Is a good cheap robust entry trail shoe."
#7
Topo
4.4
(15)
"I have the Topo Ultraventure 3’s."
"Topos are known for a wide toebox and a midfoot and heel that can be locked down."
"I just got a pair of Topo Terraventures that I love."
"I actually just ordered a pair of Topo Terraventure 3s!"
"I’ve been extremely impressed with the Topo MT-3s."
"Topo Terraventure 3s for broad feet."
"Topo MTN Racer 3’s have been great for backpacking in my experience."
"Haven't seen Topo Athletic mentioned here. Ultraventure."
"Seems like a good deal."
"Topo Mtn Racer 2 are on sale."
#8
Nike
4.0
(15)
"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."
"10/10 shoe for me."
"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."
"I'll be using the pegasus gore tex trail 3 for this year."
"They look great and comfortable/durable with amazing grip."
#9
Inov8
4.3
(12)
"Inov8 are tanks and last twice as many miles as many other brands."
"Inov8 g270 have never let me down."
"I think I will go with Inov 8 TrailFly 270 G, so I can reffer back how it went after a while haha."
"My friend swears by his inov8 mud claws for the sloppy stuff."
"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."
"I love my Inov 8 Roclite g 275."
"Look at the inov8 trailfly formerly known as terraultras."
"Look at the inov8 terrafly G270, 280 or G300 Max"
#10
Adidas
4.4
(9)
"Hiked around 40 miles at RMNP last week in the Adidas Free Hiker 2.0 and they crushed it."
"The best hiking/trail shoe I've ever had."
"Adidas Terrex ftw they get overlooked but the high end models are outstanding"
"I did the camino in a pair of Adidas Agravic trail runners. Didn’t get a single blister."
"Two of them are using models from the Adidas terrex lineup. They have held up really really well."
"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."
"Adidas trail running shoes were not that bad."
#11
Trail Runners
4.9
(8)
"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."
#12
Merrell
4.0
(7)
"[THESE] are fantastic and in your budget. Super breathable, really comfy and amazing traction."
"I use Merrell Moabs, but I'm also a broke college student."
"Merrill Trail Gloves worked for me."
"The Merrell Agility Peak are good shoes."
"Inuse Merrell and they are great for my wider foot."
"My mum and I both buy Merrell because of the wider fit."
"I wear Moabs or Keens, haven't found a trail runner yet that offers enough underfoot protection."
#13
Topo Athletic
4.6
(5)
"My favorite."
"I have the TerraVenture model, which I love."
"Has anyone tried Topo Athletic's MTN Racer? I love mine and have replaced my Lone Peak's with them."
"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."
#14
New Balance
4.2
(5)
"I walked the entirety of the French way without any blisters or pain!"
"I appreciated wearing trail runners (Fresh Foam X Hierro), as the grip was great."
"New Balance trail runners can be purchased in wide sizes."
"They have held up over a number of 50K runs."
"I have some Solomons and some New Balance trail runners, and I like that they are less cumbersome than boots."
#15
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."
"Allbirds Trail runners, I don't run but walk in them love them."
#16
Asics
4.5
(4)
"I love my Asics Gel Trabuco Max 3. I have wide feet and these shoes accommodate them perfectly!!"
"Asics Trabuco. Like walking on pillows."
"Usually use Asics when it comes to trail runners."
"It’s more of a traditional shoe with better tread."
#17
Danner
4.3
(4)
"We are glad we did, rain/mud everywhere."
"Check the Danner Trail 2650 GTX."
"On the more durable side of trailer runner, check out the Danner 2850."
"I’ve got some low top Danner 2560s that I’ve liked."
#18
Keen
4.7
(3)
"Big fan of the Keen Targhees that I got a couple months ago."
"My new summer shoe will be their Nxis Evo Waterproof Hiker."
"Personally I like Keens - not super heavy, but still thick enough soles."
#19
Decathlon
4.7
(3)
"Are shoes I would trust for technical mountain running with rocks and also mud."
"And i've found the perfect trainers after trying 7 different brands."
"I quite like the Decathlon XT7 but it's not zero drop."
#20
Vasque
5.0
(2)
"I swear by my Clarion GTX by Vasque"
"You can’t beat Vasque. The cushioning used is much more resilient and will not compress down as fast."
#21
VJ
5.0
(2)
"The VJ XTRM is a really good shoe and sounds like they would meet your needs."
"Get a VJ if you want sticky."
#22
Salewa
4.5
(2)
"Salewa MS Ultra Train 2 are the best hiking and trail running shoes I’ve owned."
"They grip great on rock."
#23
adidas
4.5
(2)
"I got the adidas free hiker 2 gtx and they’re a combo for hiking boots and running shoes."
"I’ve had good luck with adidas terrex ax4. Affordable, comfy, and the tread is nice and aggressive."
#24
Scott
4.5
(2)
"I got a pair of Scott Kinabalu's for like £40 which I am loving."
"Have a good size footbox, aggressive tread pattern that holds well in muddy ground."
#25
Xero
4.0
(2)
"Xero Trail Mesa and Bedrock Cairns."
"Xero shoes Scrambler Low."
#26
Nnormal
4.0
(2)
"Personally I have been using Nnormal Kjerag for steep descents."
"Jillian Jornet’s Nnormal shoe sounds very promising and should be easily sourced in Europe."
#27
Scarpa
4.0
(2)
"Scarpa does trainers too they’re usually wider than La sportiva."
"I was really happy with Scarpa Spin Infinity for comfort and durability."
#28
Inov-8
4.0
(2)
"If you think anything Inov-8 is wide, then try the G 300 TrailFly."
"Inov8 make some tough trainers good for wider feet."
#29
Oboz
5.0
(1)
"Amen to Oboz!"
#30
barefoot
5.0
(1)
"So much better than any of the boots I ever had, even more expensive boots"
#31
Softstar
5.0
(1)
"Both shoes have a wide configuration."
#32
Norda
5.0
(1)
"Norda 002 have been my saviour in this department."
#33
Torrents
5.0
(1)
"Torrents rule."
#34
Vivo Barefoot
5.0
(1)
"I think you'll really like something from Vivo Barefoot."
#35
Arcteryx
5.0
(1)
"Amazing grip."
#36
Dynafit
5.0
(1)
"I like Dynafit Feline Up for the dry runs."
#37
Craft
5.0
(1)
"The best shoe you’ll ever buy."
#38
Superfeet
4.0
(1)
"I always throw some superfeet insoles into my trail runners."
#39
Cloud
4.0
(1)
"I like my Cloud Ultras."
#40
Sawtooth
4.0
(1)
"They treat my feet well."
#41
Vivobarefoot
4.0
(1)
"If you're fine with minimal cushioning or want to grow into it"
#42
Mizuno
4.0
(1)
"Since you like the Mizuno (like me), try the Wave Daichi."
#43
Goretex
4.0
(1)
"I always see ppl say not to get goretex trail runners but I just used an old pair for a week in rain and puddles and they kept my feet dry."
#44
Astral
4.0
(1)
"I have had decent luck with Astral TR1 Junction."
#45
Puma
4.0
(1)
"I’ve found all sorts of nice trail shoes there for like 30-45 bucks."
#46
On Running
4.0
(1)
"Check On Running for their Cloudventure waterproof."
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