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The best mix of rating and price on trail shoes for sale right now.
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97 shoes · page 2 of 5
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#25 Altra
Lone Peak 982 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 0mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the wide toe box.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 62Overall82Comfort91Value77Durability73Appearance69Cushioning62Confidence70Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the wide toe box.
One reviewer names the grip, the cushioning and how long it lasts.
Zero drop at 9.1 oz, and one reviewer calls it very stable.
Cons
One of four reviewers so far has ripped holes in the upper sooner than expected.
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#26 New Balance
Minimus Trail72 Decent · Confidence 20/100
Trail · Neutral · 6.7 oz · 4mm drop · 20mm stack
At 6.7 oz it is well below the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
$120 $125 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:38 AM UTCOverall72Confidence20Pros
At 6.7 oz it is well below the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
It lists at $124.99, well below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Cons
At 20mm the heel stack is far below the 36mm median for trail shoes on sale.
The version before this one dates to 2014, so New Balance left the line alone for a decade.
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#27 HOKA
Challenger 875 Decent · Confidence 17/100
Trail · Neutral
It lists at $155, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
$151 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:38 AM UTCOverall75Confidence17Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $155, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Cons
The Challenger 7 before it scores 55 on five reviews.
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$179 $185 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:39 AM UTCOverall74Confidence19Buy it now
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Cons
It lists at $185, above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
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#29 Brooks
Cascadia 2068 Below average · Confidence 10/100
Trail · Neutral
It lists at $160, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
$153 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:36 AM UTCOverall68Confidence10Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $160, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Cons
The Cascadia 19 before it scores 72 here, against 67 for this version.
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$166 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:38 AM UTCOverall85Confidence37Buy it now
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Overall67Confidence0Cons
It lists at $180, above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
The Stinson 7 it replaces scores 56 on six reviews.
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#32 On
Cloudsurfer78 Decent · 10 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 9mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe it as soft and cushioned without feeling mushy.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 97$151 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall78Comfort98Appearance98Cushioning97Value70Durability68Confidence79Pros
Reviewers describe it as soft and cushioned without feeling mushy.
Reviewers like the smooth heel-to-toe rocker and secure heel hold.
A 37mm heel stack at 9.0 oz in the men's build.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.8 out of 5.
One reviewer says it is a good buy at the $115 he paid rather than the $160 list price.
Reviewers find the soft ride better suited to easier paces, one keeping it above seven minute miles.
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#33 Nike
Zegama Trail 252 Bottom-tier · 15 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.4 oz (men's) · 4mm drop · 39mm stack
One of fifteen reviewers calls it the most comfortable shoe they have ever worn, and says they have a difficult foot.
Comfort 54 Cushioning 63Overall52Appearance74Cushioning63Value62Durability58Comfort54Confidence88Pros
One of fifteen reviewers calls it the most comfortable shoe they have ever worn, and says they have a difficult foot.
A 39mm heel stack, above the 36mm median for trail shoes on sale, and one reviewer describes it as well padded.
Cons
One of fifteen reviewers finds it too heavy for fast paces and keeps it for easy runs.
Another has a pair go flat after a cross country season and a training camp.
It lists at $180, above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
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Overall96Confidence67Cons
At $275 list it is among the most expensive trail shoes we track.
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#35 Mount to Coast
H188 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 39/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, one using it for easy road days and single track.
Comfort 92 Cushioning 78Overall88Comfort92Durability88Appearance78Cushioning78Value75Confidence39Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, one using it for easy road days and single track.
One reviewer at 70 miles a week says a pair can last a thousand miles.
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Comfort 81 Cushioning 77Overall86Value88Durability85Comfort81Cushioning77Appearance74Confidence62Buy it now
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#37 PUMA
Deviate NITRO Elite Trail86 Good · Confidence 51/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
At 8.0 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale, on a 37mm heel stack.
Overall86Confidence51Pros
At 8.0 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale, on a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
It lists at $230, well above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
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#38 The North Face
Altamesa 30085 Good · Confidence 38/100
Trail · Neutral · 10.5 oz (men's) · 6mm drop · 25mm stack
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Overall84Confidence34Cons
It lists at $180, above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
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#41 Altra
Olympus 784 Good · Confidence 22/100
Trail · Neutral
The Olympus 5 scores 97 on four reviews.
Overall84Confidence22Pros
The Olympus 5 scores 97 on four reviews.
Cons
It lists at $195, above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
The Olympus 6 before it scores 80 on two reviews.
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#42 Topo Athletic
Ultraventure 584 Good · Confidence 22/100
Trail · Neutral
The Ultraventure and Ultraventure 3 before it score 92 and 91.
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Pros
The Ultraventure and Ultraventure 3 before it score 92 and 91.
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#44 On
Cloudultra Pro82 Good · Confidence 47/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.3 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 41mm heel stack at 8.3 oz, more cushioning and less weight than the median trail shoe on sale.
Overall82Confidence47Pros
A 41mm heel stack at 8.3 oz, more cushioning and less weight than the median trail shoe on sale.
Cons
It lists at $260, well above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
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#45 adidas
Terrex Agravic SL81 Good · 1 review · Confidence 52/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
Comfort 76 Cushioning 86Overall81Durability92Appearance89Cushioning86Value82Comfort76Confidence52Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
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#46 Altra
Olympus 681 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 49/100
Trail · Neutral · 11.0 oz
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Comfort 84 Cushioning 91$110 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall81Cushioning91Comfort84Durability78Value74Appearance55Confidence49Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Cons
The Olympus 5 before it scores 97 on four reviews against its 80.
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
At an average of 11.0 oz it sits in the heavy weight band.
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#47 norda
00581 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 34/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 7mm drop · 38mm stack
One reviewer has 1,000 miles on a pair and calls it the fastest trail shoe he has run in.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 78Overall81Durability86Comfort85Value84Appearance83Cushioning78Confidence34Pros
One reviewer has 1,000 miles on a pair and calls it the fastest trail shoe he has run in.
A 38mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, cushioned while keeping ground feel.
One reviewer says the mesh upper breathes, drains and is extremely tough.
Cons
It lists at $325, nearly twice the $170 median for trail shoes on sale, and one reviewer calls the initial cost high.
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How this ranking works
Ratings come from our statistical models of runner reviews: the score is our best estimate of how a shoe is rated, and the bar behind it in an expanded row is the range we consider plausible given how many reviews it has. Shoes with few reviews rank more cautiously rather than shooting to the top on a handful of glowing write-ups. Prices are the live prices at the retailers we track, and everything ranked here is a shoe you can buy today.