Best trail running shoes on Reddit

283 reviews from r/trailrunning, r/RunningShoeGeeks, r/running and 7 more subreddits

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#1

Altra

4.6
(48)
"The only answer is KING MTN from Altra."
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"Altra Superior or Inov8 Trailfly Speed, I have fat feet though"
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"Altra lone peak"
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"Altra was the most popular with hikers that year."
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"Altra Lone Peak."
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"Altra Lone Peaks are zero drop and have a flexible sole."
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"Altra outroad makes me happy for this."
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"I like my altra lone peaks."
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"Altra all the way. Absurdly wide!"
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"Durable and comfortable shoe that just works."
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#2

Hoka

4.3
(43)
"Hoka Mafate Speed 4 for more technical trails, they grip in dry to mild mud like velcro and are well cushioned."
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"I’ve really enjoyed my hoka torrents. Low profile and very cushioned."
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"Hoka Speedgoat, Stinson or one of the Mafate versions."
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"HOKA Tecton X2 is a great trail to road shoe"
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"The HOKA Speedgoat is always my recommendation when getting into trail running."
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"Speedgoats."
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"Speedgoat is my fav."
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"Hoka Challenger 6 👍"
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"Recently got myself some Hoka Speedgoat 5's that are primarily for trails."
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"Hoka challenger atr 6"
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#3

Salomon

4.2
(38)
"If you’re buying Salomon, get Sense Ride 5. The best."
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"Salomon Sense Rides (the 3 was working well for me)"
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"I love my Salomon Sense Rides for road-to-trail duty."
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"Would highly recommend the Salomon Acs Pro if you like chunky sneakers."
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"I like my Solomon speed cross shoes."
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"I found the Salomon Speedcross wide the most comfortable."
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"Salomon speedcross wide."
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"I'd recommend the Salomon SpeedCross. Ultra comfy and amazing on the trail."
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"I've been very happy with them."
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"Love them."
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#4

Saucony

4.3
(31)
"I think the Saucony Peregrine is a goldilocks trail shoe."
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"I love my Saucony Peregrine 12's."
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"I love love the saucony peregrine 12’s."
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"Saucony Xodus ultra"
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"I was able to get saucony peregrine 12 for 62 dollars."
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"Sierra trader has saucony xodus ultra for $59.99 right now. You can't go wrong."
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"I find the Saucony endorphin edge to be extremely roomy."
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"My favorite is the Saucony Xodus Ultra and I have a lot of good trail shoes."
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"I have the SG5 and the XU, both are great but depends on the terrain."
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"Not a single issue or injury."
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#5

Nike

4.2
(18)
"Underrated: Nike Zegama Trail 2. Got my second pair yesterday. 10/10 would recommend."
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"I've recently got a pair of the Nike Pegasus Trail 5s."
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"The nike zegama 2 has zoomx foam and vibram outsole."
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"Pegasus Trail 3 - especially the gore-tex model."
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"What about Nike Peg trail 5's - would recommend if you can find them."
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"I love Nike peg trails and Zegamas but hey are not the best for wet rock."
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"Look into Nike’s offerings. Very underrated. Peegasus Trail is awesome."
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"For me, Nike trail 4!"
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"A Nike Pegasus Trail shoe should be a good choice."
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"I trail run in Nike Wildhorse 8s, they’re pretty good."
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#6

Brooks

4.3
(16)
"I recently bought the Brooks Caldera 6 and love it."
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"Theyre amazing, great on all services and technical terrain."
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"Brooks Catamount :)"
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"I wear Brooks Cascadias on trails and Brooks Launch on pavement."
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"Brooks Cascadia 16 is super roomy."
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"The brooks catamount agil have been good for me."
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"I got brooks divide 3’s for super cheap, and they had great reviews!!"
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"Maybe the Brooks Ghost 14 GTX?"
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"Brooks Cascadia are on sale for $75 right now."
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"I got a worn pair of Brooks GTS road shoes re-soled with a Vibram trail sole."
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#7

New Balance

4.3
(10)
"I recently got a New Balance Hierro v6 GTX (2E wide) for hiking and trails."
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"They are pretty wide and super comfortable."
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"New Balance 880 v11 is what I got and I have very flat feet. Awesome."
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"I started trail running with the foam fresh Hierro, which is the lighter cushioned version of these."
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"New Balance More Trail V2 is my go to for longer trail runs."
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"Sounds like a good choice for you."
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"Just go a half size down due to length issues."
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"New Balance has several models with 4E width."
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"Did the trick for me."
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"They've been great in ravines, on train tracks, at the beach."
#8

Asics

4.4
(9)
"It's amazing for light trail running."
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"I love the Asics Gel-Trabucos."
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"ASICS Trail Scout in my view. I paid peanuts for them and they’re the best I’ve had for value for money."
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"Asics trabuco 9 gtx, I've had no arches since birth, these shoes are a revelation."
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"Asics Gel Nimbus TR is brilliant."
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"Asics Trabuco 12"
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"How about the asics Fuji lite 2 ? Wide fitting and decent cushioning for supination."
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"Great for cruisy trails and can work around town."
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"Asics Gel Kayanos."
#9

La Sportiva

4.1
(9)
"The Helios line is probably my all time favorite."
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"La Sportiva Bushido."
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"I'm on my second pair of the La Sportiva Bushido II and they're great for technical trails."
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"For a good wet traction on rocks you need either La Sportiva rubber or a shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole."
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"The La Sportiva Bushido runs more narrow than the Peregrine BUT it supports my foot the best."
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"Great if you have narrow feet, on sale at REI for about $100 right now."
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"My vote is for La Sportiva Helios."
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"They have a wider last than most Sportiva shoes."
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"Personally I love Solomon Speedcross (except for how fast the treads wear out) and Sportiva Bushidos."
#10

Topo

4.5
(8)
"Topo MTN Racer, Altra Lone Peak, VJ Ultra."
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"Topo and Altra are the typical recommendations for wide trail shoes."
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"My feet are pretty happy with them."
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"Topo athletics shoes. Also ALTRA shoes."
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"I’d go Topo all day long given what you’re specifically looking for."
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"Topo Athletic Pursuit or Runventure 4"
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"The Topo Ultraventure 3 would be a solid choice."
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"I wear Topo ultraventures."
#11

Inov8

4.4
(8)
"INOV-8 trailfly g series. Amazing grip for trails."
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"Inov8 Terraultra for all around trail use."
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"Inov8 Terraultra G 270."
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"Inov-8 are probably going to be the place to go. Roclite 275s make for an excellent all round shoe."
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"Inov8 xtalon"
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"Inov 8 Trailfly G 270."
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"I like Inov8 Trailfly 270s: they are zero drop and the toe box is roomy."
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"Both solid even racing!"
#12

Adidas

4.3
(8)
"Adidas Terrex. $59 and super comfortable."
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"I just got a pair of Adidas Terrex AX3s and used them for a few rounds. They are fantastic so far."
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"I use Adidas Terrex Speed Flow."
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"Op Adidas has been making some fab trail shoes lately."
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"Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow do good for my wide feet."
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"The lightstrike is nice."
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"Has garnered some praise."
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"I picked up some adidas ultraboost WINTER.RDY just after the snow in NYC."
#13

Merrell

4.1
(8)
"One word: Merrell Long Sky 2. They’re super stable, have amazing traction."
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"For low stack trail running shoes with good grip and a rock plate, you might want to check out the Merrell Trail Glove 6."
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"My six year old goes on short trail runs with me and wears Merrell trail gloves."
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"Untraditional choice, but I really like the Merrell Trail Glove series."
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"Merrell, Lems, Brooks, ASICS and ADIDAS typically all have more room in the toes."
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"Good Grip, vibram sole, light and comfortable."
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"I really like Merrell Trail Gloves!"
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#14

ASICS

4.3
(3)
"People are sleeping on ASICS Tribuco. I’ve bought 2 pairs and done a few ultras. The ASICS rubber is wildly grippy"
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"I just ordered another pair of Asics Gel online for 80 bucks shipped."
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"The new models are much cheaper made and less durable."
#15

Inov-8

4.3
(3)
"Just picked up the Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G300 Max. Max cushion but not spongy and with a graphene infused sole, durability won't be an issue."
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"Inov8 X TALON and Mudclaw both have 8mm lug depth and are made for this terrain."
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"They are also quite wide."
#16

Mizuno

4.5
(2)
"I bought a pair of daichi 4's for the trails at half price."
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"Might give them a look."
#17

The North Face

4.5
(2)
"I can’t say enough about The North Face Vectiv Enduris."
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"The North Face Altamesa 500 is quite nice on pavement."
#18

Scarpa

4.0
(2)
"Very nice lockdown, I use them in the snow and rain too because they're grippy."
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"I absolutely loved a pair or Scarpas I had, until they fell apart after about 1500 miles of category 2-4 trekking!"
#19

Speedland

4.0
(2)
"Speedland SL:HSV's"
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"Super niche, but Speedland GS:PGH with Carbitex plate sounds like a good fit."
#20

Vivobarefoot

4.0
(2)
"Vivobarefoot"
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"I really like Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG."
#21

Nnormal

4.0
(2)
"Nnormal Tomir."
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"Nnormal Kjerag"
#22

Xero

3.5
(2)
"I've heard good things about the xero terraflex."
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"I like my Xero shoes, although on a hard rocky trail they are a little too thin."
#23

VJ

5.0
(1)
"He best are the Finnish brand VJ. He said it feels like they are glued to the rocks."
#24

Icebug

5.0
(1)
"Icebug outrun RB9X are fantastic as a hybrid shoe."
#25

Arc'teryx

5.0
(1)
"Fit my feet extremely well."
#26

On Running

5.0
(1)
"They tick all those boxes for my standards."
#27

Kalenji

5.0
(1)
"They've been great - comfortable, no rubbing, great grip, drain water well."
#28

Dynafit

5.0
(1)
"Dynafit Feline - it is one of the best I had for mud and snow."
#29

361

4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for cushioned and comfy for long distance consider the brand 361 model Futura."
#30

Craft

4.0
(1)
"Craft Ultra Carbon 2 or The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro maybe."
#31

Freet

3.0
(1)
"Freet Feldom. No rock plate but 10.5mm stack height."

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