Best Value Trail Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for value by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All trail shoes
29 shoes · page 1 of 2
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 10.
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#1 HOKA
Speedgoat 693 Excellent Value · 12 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Runners report the outsole wearing well over regular trail miles.
Overall 93 Cushioning 98$121 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:32 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning98Value93Durability92Comfort91Appearance87Confidence92Pros
Runners report the outsole wearing well over regular trail miles.
Reviewers rate it higher than the earlier Speedgoat 5.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box tighter than the Speedgoat 5.
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#2 Nike
Pegasus Trail 593 Very good Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 8mm drop
Averaging 8.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale, on a 37mm heel stack.
Overall 93 Cushioning 78Overall93Appearance97Value93Durability92Comfort80Cushioning78Confidence86Buy it now
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Dick's $90 42% offNike $93 40% offRunning Warehouse $100 36% offMSRP $155
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Pros
Averaging 8.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale, on a 37mm heel stack.
All four reviewers so far rate the value 5 out of 5.
The Pegasus Trail line has scored 89 or better since its third version.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the four reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
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Overall 88 Cushioning 77Overall88Value88Durability85Comfort80Cushioning77Appearance75Confidence64Buy it now
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#4 norda
00584 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 40/100
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.
Overall 84 Cushioning 78Overall84Comfort86Durability86Value84Appearance83Cushioning78Confidence40Pros
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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#5 adidas
Terrex Agravic SL83 Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 69/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
Overall 83 Cushioning 86Overall83Durability92Appearance88Cushioning86Value83Comfort77Confidence69Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
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#6 Altra
Experience Wild82 Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 42/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop
A 34mm heel stack at 8.2 oz on a 4mm drop.
Overall 82 Cushioning 84$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:35 AM UTCOverall82Comfort87Cushioning84Value82Durability78Appearance60Confidence42Pros
A 34mm heel stack at 8.2 oz on a 4mm drop.
The one reviewer so far found it comfortable from the moment it went on, and better on rocks than a road shoe.
Cons
Appearance is the only mark below 5 in the single review so far, at 3 out of 5.
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#7 Altra
Experience Wild 3+82 Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 23/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5 and praises the fit and feel.
Overall 82 Cushioning 83Overall82Comfort88Cushioning83Value82Durability78Appearance66Confidence23Pros
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5 and praises the fit and feel.
Cons
The same reviewer finds the collar loose and small stones getting in.
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#8 Nike
Juniper Trail 380 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 37/100
Trail · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $95, well below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Overall 80 Cushioning 76$110 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:35 AM UTCOverall80Appearance86Value80Cushioning76Comfort72Durability72Confidence37Pros
It lists at $95, well below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Cons
The Juniper Trail scores 78 on one review and the Juniper Trail 2 71 on three, against 70 for this version.
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#9 New Balance
Minimus Trail v180 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it a great shoe for running trails, and rates comfort and durability 5 out of 5.
Overall 80 Cushioning 71Overall80Durability82Value80Comfort74Appearance74Cushioning71Confidence25Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it a great shoe for running trails, and rates comfort and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Minimus Trail v3 scores 86 on two reviews and the 2024 Minimus Trail 71, against 65 for this version.
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#10 Altra
Lone Peak 978 Decent Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 0mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the wide toe box.
Overall 78 Cushioning 62$132 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:33 AM UTCOverall78Comfort91Value78Durability73Appearance70Cushioning62Confidence73Buy 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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#11 norda
05577 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 6/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and looks 5 out of 5.
Overall 77 Cushioning 78Overall77Durability83Comfort83Appearance80Cushioning78Value77Confidence6Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and looks 5 out of 5.
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#12 Mount to Coast
H176 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 14/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, one using it for easy road days and single track.
Overall 76 Cushioning 78Overall76Comfort92Durability87Cushioning78Appearance77Value76Confidence14Buy 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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Overall 76 Cushioning 80Overall76Cushioning80Value76Comfort76Durability71Appearance70Confidence5Buy it now
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Cons
The Trabuco 13 before it scores 77 here, against 69 for this version.
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#14 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Trail75 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Trail · Neutral · 7.7 oz · 10mm drop
8.0 oz with a 36.5mm heel stack, light for the cushioning.
Overall 75 Cushioning 52$142 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:34 AM UTCOverall75Value75Appearance70Durability68Comfort60Cushioning52Confidence75Pros
8.0 oz with a 36.5mm heel stack, light for the cushioning.
Comfort, durability and value all average 4.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far.
Cons
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 3 out of 5, the lowest mark either gives.
It lists at $199.99, above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Looks average 2.5 out of 5 from the two, one of them rating it a 1.
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#15 Altra
Olympus 674 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 43/100
Trail · Neutral · 11.0 oz
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Overall 74 Cushioning 91$110 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:34 AM UTCOverall74Cushioning91Comfort83Durability78Value74Appearance55Confidence43Pros
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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#16 Salomon
Pulsar73 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 47/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 6mm drop · 30mm stack
It lists at $140, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Overall 73 Cushioning 61$120 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:34 AM UTCOverall73Appearance84Durability78Value73Comfort72Cushioning61Confidence47Pros
It lists at $140, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates value 5 out of 5.
Cons
At 30mm the heel stack sits below the 36mm median for trail shoes on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates cushioning 3 out of 5.
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#17 HOKA
Zinal 272 Decent Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 19/100
Trail · Neutral · 7.4 oz · 5mm drop · 30mm stack
Averaging 7.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
Overall 72 Cushioning 66Overall72Durability73Value72Appearance70Comfort66Cushioning66Confidence19Pros
Averaging 7.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
One reviewer says it felt like bouncing up the trail and that the pair has lasted forever.
Three of four reviewers rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
One of four reviewers rates it 1 or 2 on every dimension.
The Zinal scores lower with each version, from 86 for the first to 74 here and 67 for the Zinal 3, on one to four reviews each.
A newer Zinal 3 is on sale alongside it.
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#18 HOKA
Zinal 372 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 8/100
Trail · Neutral
It lists at $150, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale and $30 below the Zinal 2 beside it.
Overall 72 Cushioning 72Overall72Cushioning72Value72Appearance63Comfort63Durability61Confidence8Pros
It lists at $150, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale and $30 below the Zinal 2 beside it.
Cons
Each Zinal scores lower than the one before it: 86 for the original, 74 for the Zinal 2 and 67 for this one.
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#19 The North Face
Altamesa 50071 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 44/100
Trail · Neutral · 5.9 oz · 6mm drop · 42mm stack
Reviewers find it fast on gravel and hard-packed dirt trails.
Overall 71 Cushioning 87Overall71Cushioning87Comfort87Appearance81Durability73Value71Confidence44Pros
Reviewers find it fast on gravel and hard-packed dirt trails.
A 42mm heel stack at 9.7 oz in the men's build.
One reviewer is a couple of hundred kilometers in and has disliked nothing about it.
Cons
One of three reviewers so far calls the grip only good enough on wet or technical terrain.
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#20 On
Cloudsurfer70 Decent Value · 10 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 9mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe it as soft and cushioned without feeling mushy.
Overall 70 Cushioning 97$151 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:32 AM UTCOverall70Comfort98Appearance98Cushioning97Value70Durability68Confidence73Pros
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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#21 KIPRUN
Kipsummit Max68 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 3/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 overall.
Overall 68 Cushioning 62Overall68Durability76Comfort75Appearance71Value68Cushioning62Confidence3Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 overall.
Cons
That same reviewer rates cushioning and value 3 out of 5, the lowest marks they give it.
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#22 adidas
Terrex Agravic Speed 267 Below average Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 51/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5.
Overall 67 Cushioning 78Overall67Durability89Appearance86Cushioning78Comfort73Value67Confidence51Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5.
Cons
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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#23 Nike
ACG Zegama Trail66 Below average Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 60/100
Trail · Neutral
One reviewer, moving over from the Rocket X 2, rates it 5 out of 5 in every category.
Overall 66 Cushioning 68$180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:34 AM UTCOverall66Appearance85Comfort70Cushioning68Value66Durability64Confidence60Pros
One reviewer, moving over from the Rocket X 2, rates it 5 out of 5 in every category.
Another reviewer says outright that they have no complaints about it.
Cons
One reviewer so far rates its cushioning 3 out of 5.
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#24 Nike
Zegama Trail 262 Below average Value · 15 reviews · Confidence 85/100
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.
Overall 62 Cushioning 63Overall62Appearance74Cushioning63Value62Durability58Comfort53Confidence85Pros
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.
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.