Best trail running shoes on Reddit
307 reviews from r/trailrunning, r/RunningShoeGeeks, r/spartanrace and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Altra
4.5
(72)
"Altra lone peak with wide toe box. Blister free throughout my entire walk."
"I'm a big fan of Altra & Topo Athletic. Last year's Camino I wore the Altra Olympus 5."
"I used Altra Lone Peaks and they lasted the entire trip and were comfortable."
"I did the most recent camino in trail runners and it was my first without any feet issues whatsoever."
"Altra Superior or Inov8 Trailfly Speed, I have fat feet though"
"Altra lone peak"
"Altra was the most popular with hikers that year."
"Altra Lone Peak."
"Altra Lone Peaks are zero drop and have a flexible sole."
"Altra outroad makes me happy for this."
#2
Hoka
4.2
(53)
"Hoka Mafate Speed 4 for more technical trails, they grip in dry to mild mud like velcro and are well cushioned."
"I’ve really enjoyed my hoka torrents. Low profile and very cushioned."
"Hoka Speedgoat, Stinson or one of the Mafate versions."
"The Hoka SG 5 is NOT narrow."
"The HOKA Speedgoat is always my recommendation when getting into trail running."
"Speedgoats."
"Speedgoat is my fav."
"Bought the speedgoat5 for 75$!"
"Hoka Challenger 6 👍"
"Recently got myself some Hoka Speedgoat 5's that are primarily for trails."
#3
Salomon
4.2
(47)
"Salomon speed cross were my go to when I lived out there."
"If you’re buying Salomon, get Sense Ride 5. The best."
"Salomon Genesis"
"Salomon Sense Rides (the 3 was working well for me)"
"I love my Salomon Sense Rides for road-to-trail duty."
"I like my Solomon speed cross shoes."
"I found the Salomon Speedcross wide the most comfortable."
"Salomon speedcross wide."
"I'd recommend the Salomon SpeedCross. Ultra comfy and amazing on the trail."
"I've been very happy with them."
#4
Saucony
4.2
(32)
"I think the Saucony Peregrine is a goldilocks trail shoe."
"I love my Saucony Peregrine 12's."
"I love love the saucony peregrine 12’s."
"Saucony Xodus ultra"
"I was able to get saucony peregrine 12 for 62 dollars."
"Sierra trader has saucony xodus ultra for $59.99 right now. You can't go wrong."
"I find the Saucony endorphin edge to be extremely roomy."
"My favorite is the Saucony Xodus Ultra and I have a lot of good trail shoes."
"I have the SG5 and the XU, both are great but depends on the terrain."
"Not a single issue or injury."
#5
Brooks
4.2
(18)
"Brooks Catamount. They can do anything. Amazing shoe."
"Theyre amazing, great on all services and technical terrain."
"Brooks Catamount :)"
"I wear Brooks Cascadias on trails and Brooks Launch on pavement."
"Brooks Cascadia 16 is super roomy."
"Choose a trail runner that is good for walking highways, ie Brooks or Hoka."
"Brooks Cascadia have a rock plate and I find them to be pretty stable."
"Brooks Cascadia are on sale for $75 right now."
"Brooks cascadia, I use for both road and trail."
"I run 1.25 miles to my trailhead in Brooks Cascadias."
#6
Topo
4.3
(16)
"I love love love running in my topos!!! Can't recommend enough for Morton's neuroma."
"Topo and Altra are the typical recommendations for wide trail shoes."
"My feet are pretty happy with them."
"Topo athletics shoes. Also ALTRA shoes."
"I switched over from Altra to Topo Ultraventure last year."
"I’d go Topo all day long given what you’re specifically looking for."
"Topo make trail shoes with a natural, roomy toebox."
"Topos Pursuits"
"You can try something from Altra (Torin, Olympus, FFWD, or Timp if you are into a trail shoe), or Topo."
"Topo Athletic Pursuit or Runventure 4"
#7
La Sportiva
4.2
(14)
"La sportive karacals"
"The Helios line is probably my all time favorite."
"I’m digging my La Sportiva. 🙌"
"La Sportiva Bushido II. Well, I guess the Bushido III just came out."
"La Sportiva Bushido."
"I'm on my second pair of the La Sportiva Bushido II and they're great for technical trails."
"For a good wet traction on rocks you need either La Sportiva rubber or a shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole."
"The La Sportiva Bushido runs more narrow than the Peregrine BUT it supports my foot the best."
"Great if you have narrow feet, on sale at REI for about $100 right now."
"My vote is for La Sportiva Helios."
#8
Nike
4.1
(12)
"I've recently got a pair of the Nike Pegasus Trail 5s."
"Nike trail pegasus"
"Pegasus Trail 5, Hoka Speedgoat 5"
"I love Nike peg trails and Zegamas but hey are not the best for wet rock."
"Look into Nike’s offerings. Very underrated. Peegasus Trail is awesome."
"A Nike Pegasus Trail shoe should be a good choice."
"Nike Pegasus Trail and Reebok Floatride Adventure are well under $100."
"I've loved the Nike Wildhorse 7 and 5 for my trail runs."
"I’ve been quite pleased with these."
"I have flat feet and wear the Pegasus trail 3."
#9
New Balance
4.1
(10)
"NEW BALANCE FRESH FOAM MORE V1 TRAIL RUNNING SHOES"
"I started trail running with the foam fresh Hierro, which is the lighter cushioned version of these."
"My daughter (8) has some new balance running shoes. Forget the model but they’ve got fresh foam and a road to trail style lug pattern."
"I haven't been comfortable in anything BUT New Balance."
"Sounds like a good choice for you."
"Just go a half size down due to length issues."
"New Balance has several models with 4E width."
"Did the trick for me."
"I currently use NB Nitrel V4 Trail shoes in extra wide."
"For less demanding terrain, these new balance work really well for disc golf."
#10
Merrell
3.9
(7)
"I usually go with Merrel."
"My six year old goes on short trail runs with me and wears Merrell trail gloves."
"Merrell Trail Gloves?"
"Untraditional choice, but I really like the Merrell Trail Glove series."
"I really like Merrell Trail Gloves!"
"I love my Trail Glove 4’s but they don’t have a lot of protection under foot so rocks can be painful."
#11
ASICS
4.0
(6)
"Considering your budget and preference for ASICS, sticking with them is a safe choice."
"For the road to my trail I’ve been using the ASICS trabuco max 2 and novablast tr."
"For the road to my trail I’ve been using the ASICS trabuco max 2 and novablast tr."
"For the road to my trail I’ve been using the ASICS trabuco max 2 and novablast tr."
"ASICS gel fujitrabucos are a nice wide fit."
"I have a cheap pair is ASICS. I replaced the sole and it’s carried me 100+ miles without fatigue."
#12
Inov8
4.3
(4)
"If you want decent grip to give confidence descending muddy paths."
"Inov8 Terraultra for all around trail use."
"Both solid even racing!"
"Now have Inov8 G270, seem wide-ish."
#13
Adidas
4.5
(2)
"The terrex soulstride flow is a worthy successor."
"Really light and comfortable. I have a pair of adidas terrex parley high top trail running shoes."
#14
Scarpa
3.5
(2)
"I love my scarpa spin ultras for my wide feet."
"I absolutely loved a pair or Scarpas I had, until they fell apart after about 1500 miles of category 2-4 trekking!"
#15
Inov-8
3.0
(2)
"There are no zero drop shoes with a really aggressive lug pattern for mud."
"Invo-8 do a wide fit. Their width size 5 is equal to 4E."
#16
ON Running
5.0
(1)
"Best shoes I’ve ever worn for anything outdoor related."
#17
Asics
4.0
(1)
"Now i have asics gel venture 8, very light."
#18
adidas
4.0
(1)
"For budget I really liked the adidas rockadia trail runners."
#19
Scott
4.0
(1)
"Good grip, keeps my feet dry if the grass is low."
#20
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Decathlon if that’s an option where you live? They have good quality running shoes priced really reasonably."
#21
Terrex
4.0
(1)
"Super comfortable and have more cushion giving you a bit of a springy step."
#22
Dynafit
4.0
(1)
"Dynafit's Ultra models could be what you are looking for."
#23
Skechers
4.0
(1)
"I did the Portuguese Camino in my Skechers trail runners. The only issue I ever had was a single blister."
#24
Vivobarefoot
4.0
(1)
"Vivobarefoot"
#25
361
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for cushioned and comfy for long distance consider the brand 361 model Futura."
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