Trail Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 373 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 107 posts to rank the best Trail Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/trailrunning, r/RunningShoeGeeks, r/ultrarunning, r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/Ultramarathon. Top-rated brands include Altra (4.3/5), Hoka (4.4/5), Salomon (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews373
Subreddits32
Posts107
Brands30
Products82
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By Brand
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#1
Altra
4.3
(70)
"I love my Altras. I wore mine in RMNP last September, and it was the first time in 15 national parks worth of hikes that I did not get blisters"
"I switched to the Altra lone peak which are amazing."
"I got them in wide and they are the best."
"I’ve used Altra Lone Peaks for years and all different kinds of distances, speeds, and trails."
"I love Altra. They have a really wide toe box so let you spread out your toes."
"Altra Olympus"
"I love my altras. but I have altra lone peak 7's, which are amazing."
"I love Altra trail runners for hiking."
"Another overpronator voting for Altra lone peaks here."
"Yep lone peaks it is."
#2
Hoka
4.4
(56)
"Hoka Speedgoats are basically universally considered the standard choice."
"I like Hoka Speedgoat"
"I love my Hoka Stinson 7s."
"Speedgoat 6"
"Hoka speedgoat 5"
"I really enjoyed the Hoka speedgoat 5."
"Hoka mafate speed 4."
"HOKA trail runners- either the Mafate or Speedgoat will do you well."
"Speedgoats and ASICS Trabuco max 2s for longer distance."
"I wore my Speed Goats to a race yesterday, and had much better luck."
#3
Salomon
4.2
(36)
"Speedcross has been my go to for most steep/rocky terrain."
"I picked up a pair of Nike kiger 9 really cheap, they are fantastic trail shoes."
"Salomon, Topo, Altra, Nnormall"
"I love Salomon shoes, and I was able to find the right one for me on the treadmill."
"Salomon Speedcross."
"I use the Salomon Sense Ride 5 as a road-to-trail shoe and find them very comfortable."
"Salamon Speedcross 4 trail runners will get you through."
"Best road to trail I've worn is my Salomon Ultra Glides. Really comfy on the roads, and with their decent Contagrip outsole for light trails."
"Get the Speecross, it’s my go to shoe on muddy/steep/technical terrain."
"Salomon do a couple of models from US kids size 9."
#4
La Sportiva
4.3
(33)
"For super rocky and big rock terrain, I run in La Sportiva Ultra Raptor."
"Sportivas are so comfortable, tough, and they are actually available with decent lug depths."
"La Sportiva Bushido are great for narrow feet."
"I live by TX4s, but thats only for climbs at grade 3."
"I hike in La Sportiva Ultra Raptor and I LOVE them. They have amazing grip for me in slick rocks, scrambles, dry or wet gravel … I all terrain hike (but no snow) and do 10-15 miles a day."
"La Sportiva approach shoes are fantastic for scrambles. On rocks, they keep your foot glued to the surface and that can help prevent ankle problems."
"TX4s are best for scrambling, excellently grippy sole."
"Something like La Sportiva Mutant or La Sportiva Bushido, or La Sportiva Akasha is what I'd wear."
"Something like La Sportiva Mutant or La Sportiva Bushido, or La Sportiva Akasha is what I'd wear."
"They have a tougher rubber for the lugs on the outer edge."
#5
Nike
4.1
(27)
"I loooooove the new Zegama 2"
"I am on my second pair of the Nike Wildhorse 8. Would I recommend them? 100% yes. They are comfortable, durable, and have very good grip."
"Great answer was just about to reccomend the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 goretex. Perfect "commuter" shoes when you have to run on some road to get to the trails."
"Pegasus trail 4 - trail - 140$"
"Pegasus trail 4 goretex - waterproof trail - 160$"
"The Terra Kigers are my favorite shoes, hands down."
"I wear my Nike Wildhorse 5 almost every day taking the dog out for a walk."
"They don't have a vibram sole, but the toebox is wide-ish and the heel counters don't bother my heels"
"Shoe wise I only wear Nike Pegasus Trail at the moment."
"Nike trail running shoes are great but expensive."
#6
Brooks
4.2
(23)
"Brooks Cascadia and Topo Terraventure."
"I wear Brooks Cascadia for trail and love them."
"Brooks cascadia are great for this, wide and comfy for long runs on rocky terrains but plenty of protection."
"I also run in the catamount as my daily driver, but live in PNW and wear Cascadia for most all cascade hikes/runs."
"Brooks catamount"
"The speediest are going to the be the Brooks Catamount."
"I also wear the Brooks Cascadia."
"I have an old pair of Brooks Catamount, which is pretty comfortable too."
"+1 for cascadias, also NB Hierro"
"I love the Cascadias. I wouldn’t recommend them for anything longer than a marathon"
#7
Saucony
3.9
(23)
"Casting my vote for the Peregrine 13s."
"I nightly suggest the Saucony Ride 15 TR. it’s a stable grippy road shoe, that’s been adapted for trail use."
"I just ran a 25K in mud in my Saucony Peregrines and they did amazing."
"I like the Peregrines but go for the Endorphin Edge and Rift when I want more cushioning and the Nnormal Tomir 2 when I want better grip."
"Saucony Xodus or Peregrine (ST version is soft terrain and has more aggressive lugs)"
"I particularly like Saucony Peregrine and Altra Lone Peak shoes."
"Peregrines are light with good lugs."
"My daily wear around town shoe is the Saucony Ride 15 TR which I find pretty comfortable for general wear and causal running."
"You could try Saucony Peregrine 13."
"Saucony Peregrine. You can get previous year's models on Amazon for $50 or so."
#8
Merrell
4.5
(13)
"Merrel always has great sales on Agility Peak 5, and they are an awesome shoe."
"Merrells agility peak 5’s have been brilliant for me. They’re both comfortable and stylish imo."
"I’m really enjoying the Merrell Agility Peak 5. It has a rock plate, decently light, drains well if you get it wet, and pretty breathable."
"I use Merrell Moabs, which are without a doubt the best walking shoes I've ever used."
"I picked up a pair of Merrill Bare Access (0 drop) and found them to be fast as hell."
"I love my trail glove 5s."
"I like my Merrel Trail Glove 5 for rockier terrain."
"Merrell Moabs, which are not trail runners but its an option."
"Try the Merrell Moabs in wide."
"You'll probably love something from Vivo Barefoot, or the Merrell Trail Glove, or Vapor Glove."
#9
Topo
4.2
(13)
"High drop, high cushion and wide. Soft as a cloud, yet with great grip."
"I have three pairs of topos and love them."
"I also run in topo ultraventure 2's"
"Peg trail 5."
"Happy with the Peg Trail 5's."
"Topo Ultraventure."
"Altra and Topo are traditionally what people suggest for a wide toe box."
"Topo Athletic"
"I've become a fan of Topo Ultraventures."
"I've been wanting to try on a pair of Topo Ultraventure."
#10
Hoka One One
4.2
(12)
"The HOKA Speedgoat is the obvious choice and an amazing shoe if you are just getting into trail running."
"For trails Hoka Speedgoat 5. Both amazing (in my opinion!)"
"I wear men's - altra timps."
"That would mean getting a pair of Speedgoats and see what you like and don’t like and go from there."
"Have Olympus Trail version and they are great."
"The Timp could be a good choice for you."
"Preference goes to Timp. Both are very comfortable on trails."
"I alternate between Timp and Olympus now, but preference goes to Timp."
"The Olympus 6 is probably the best place to start... it's firmer than via 2 and more stable for trails."
"Hoka SG5 is good, yun yung go to shoe ko dati when I was still an active trail runner and joining trail runs."
#11
New Balance
4.2
(9)
"I settled on New Balance trail runners. Durable, and lots of different models. Worked on rocky trails, gravel, stream crossings, desert, etc."
"I love a well cushioned trail shoe and these have been all I've worn the last few weeks."
"NB Hierro comes to mind"
"I just bought a pair of New Balance Hierro shoes. Regulars are already pretty wide"
"I have the hierro v7 and I love them."
"I've just retired a pair of New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v7 that I got 1300km out of, including a lot of muddy runs around the fields near me."
"I have an older pair of New Balance to trail with."
"The New Balance Minimus is my go-to."
"The New Balance Minimus is my go-to."
#12
Nnormal
4.3
(8)
"I have been absolutely loving my Nnormal Kjerag, including long days on rugged mountain terrain. They’re amazing."
"Nnormal Kjerag is a fantastic racing shoe."
"The second most comfortable is probably NNormal Kjerag."
"Nnormal Kjerag is worth consideration."
"May be what you're looking for."
"They feel a bit minimal and you wonder if they have enough for an ultra, but they do!"
"Supposed to be quite durable too."
"Super lightweight, built like a tank."
#13
Inov-8
4.3
(7)
"Incredible quality and have replaced both my Saucony Kinvara and my La Sportiva Bushido 2."
"I have Inov-8 Parkclaw G280. They are designed specifically for road and trail. I would say that they are excellent."
"I love my Inov8 Trail Fly which have a wide version"
"Inov8 trailfly / trailtalon"
"They're pretty wide apparently but weren't wide enough for me."
"In my experience they have good durability and are quite popular outside the USA."
"Check out Inov8. Still have zero drop and don’t wear out between 100-200mi like Altras tend to do."
#14
Norda
4.5
(6)
"I love the Norda 001, think they’re the best on the market."
"Norda 001 are great and super durable."
"Norda 001."
"If you know the Norda 001 works otherwise I suggest pairing it with a gaiter of your choice."
"Norda 001, Pretty pricey but I think they are worth it."
"Just got Norda 001 and I am really impressed."
#15
VJ
4.2
(6)
"I love my VJ Maxx and Maxx2 - if I need even more grip, then the VJ XTRM2 are my go to’s."
"VJ shoes are the whip when it comes to technical terrain."
"I have half a size bigger so that my heel can move freely, it has great lockdown in the midfoot"
"The new VJ Ultra 3. It has that fit lock lacing on the inside of the shoe to help stabilize the arch. I’m a couple runs in. And feels pretty good."
"Look at VJ, la sportiva and inov8 if you want grip on wet rocks."
"VJ MAXx. Not recommended for anything longer than 5k race though."
#16
Topo Athletic
4.3
(3)
"Check out Topo Athletic! They have some great shoes."
"I like all the shoes I've ever gotten from Topo Athletic."
"Topo athletic could be a good fit"
#17
Hydra
5.0
(2)
"I'd recommend the Hydra ESCs. Drainage and drying is quick!"
"I trail run & hike in Hydra ESC and it's great. I've also run in the Primus Trails, but the Hydra is better in every way."
#18
Dynafit
4.5
(2)
"Dynafit, arc’teryx, la sportiva"
"Dynafit or Salomon."
#19
Adidas
4.5
(2)
"Check out the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra, I got a pair on sale for this same reason and they’ve been amazing."
"Maybe the Adidas Terrex speed ultra or the Hoka Tecton X 2."
#20
Trail Runners
4.5
(2)
"A good argument for picking up a pair of trail runners, is that you'll be able to go trail running."
"Trail runners are great because they also tend to have big lugs for lots of traction"
#21
Craft
4.5
(2)
"Craft CTM Ultra, the non-plated version"
"Craft makes shoes that are ideal for road and moderate trail. CTM Ultra is a fantastic option."
#22
Atreyu
4.5
(2)
"I've been digging the Atreyu Base Trail for a great road to trail shoe."
"I just picked up some Atreyu Base Trails at REI on sale for $79 and I really like them."
#23
On
4.0
(2)
"I wear my On Cloudventure trail shoes for errands."
"I run trails in the ON Cloudventure. I have been quite happy with them so far."
#24
Tecton
4.0
(2)
"I like Tecton x3 and Saucony Endorphin Rift though both could use more support in the upper."
"For shoes, I’m rolling in the Tecton X3’s."
#25
Oboz
4.0
(2)
"Try Oboz"
"I love my oboz, ankle high water proof and breathable."
#26
Hanwag
4.0
(2)
"Try Hanwag."
"If you have wider feet, I'd recommend Lowa, Hanwag, or Meindl."
#27
Gore-Tex
4.0
(2)
"This doesn’t mean bare pavement, but generally compressed snow. Regular shoes are fine and much more comfortable to me than my trail running shoes."
"Comfort is insanely good. I got the gortex ones so walking running in winter is fine."
#28
Lowa
4.0
(2)
"I like Lowa Boots"
"If you have wider feet, I'd recommend Lowa, Hanwag, or Meindl."
#29
Columbia
4.0
(2)
"I wore some Columbia Redmond III Waterproof hiking shoes with my flat pedals on tour."
"The sole is fairly stiff and held well on the flat pedal spikes while giving lots of support to my foot."
#30
Xero
3.5
(2)
"Check out Xero shoes."
"I'd rather see most humans wearing something like a Xero shoe or a Vivo Barefoot etc for their daily life."
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