Best Trail Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All trail shoes
30 shoes · page 1 of 2
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#1 HOKA
Speedgoat 698 Exceptional · 12 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Runners report the outsole wearing well over regular trail miles.
Comfort 92 Cushioning 98$115 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall98Cushioning98Value93Comfort92Durability91Appearance87Confidence93Pros
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 592 Very good · 4 reviews · Confidence 70/100
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.
Comfort 79 Cushioning 78Overall92Appearance97Value92Durability92Comfort79Cushioning78Confidence70Buy it now
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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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#3 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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#4 Salomon
Genesis86 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 8mm drop · 33mm stack
Reviewers call it cushioned and hard-wearing at 8.8 oz on an 8mm drop.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 81Overall86Durability91Comfort90Appearance88Value82Cushioning81Confidence66Pros
Reviewers call it cushioned and hard-wearing at 8.8 oz on an 8mm drop.
One reviewer bought it for ultra races and says it has been great.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
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Comfort 80 Cushioning 77Overall86Value88Durability85Comfort80Cushioning77Appearance74Confidence62Buy it now
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#6 The North Face
Altamesa 50085 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 51/100
Trail · Neutral · 5.9 oz · 6mm drop · 42mm stack
Reviewers find it fast on gravel and hard-packed dirt trails.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 88Overall85Cushioning88Comfort87Appearance82Durability73Value71Confidence51Pros
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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#7 Altra
Experience Wild83 Good · 1 review · Confidence 27/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop
A 34mm heel stack at 8.2 oz on a 4mm drop.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 83$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall83Comfort86Cushioning83Value80Durability78Appearance60Confidence27Pros
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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#8 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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#9 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 77 Cushioning 86Overall81Durability92Appearance89Cushioning86Value82Comfort77Confidence52Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
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#10 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 83 Cushioning 91$110 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall81Cushioning91Comfort83Durability78Value74Appearance55Confidence49Pros
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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#11 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 86 Cushioning 78Overall81Comfort86Durability86Value84Appearance83Cushioning78Confidence34Pros
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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#12 Altra
Experience Wild 3+81 Good · 1 review · Confidence 15/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5 and praises the fit and feel.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 83Overall81Comfort87Cushioning83Value82Durability78Appearance66Confidence15Buy it now
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Pros
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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#13 HOKA
Speedgoat 779 Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 40/100
Trail · Neutral
One of four reviewers so far calls it light for a trail shoe.
Comfort 66 Cushioning 87Overall79Cushioning87Appearance69Comfort66Durability63Value50Confidence40Pros
One of four reviewers so far calls it light for a trail shoe.
The six Speedgoat versions before it score 86 to 98.
Cons
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the four reviews so far, and one reviewer says it is not durable enough for the cost.
One reviewer says the Vibram outsole lugs wear down fast.
Cushioning rates 3.3 out of 5 across the same four reviewers.
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#14 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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#15 adidas
Terrex Agravic Speed 276 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 48/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 78Overall76Durability89Appearance86Cushioning78Comfort74Value67Confidence48Buy 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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#16 The North Face
VECTIV Infinite 376 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 4/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it a very responsive, stable trail shoe, and rates durability and comfort 5 out of 5.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 66Overall76Comfort81Appearance80Durability79Cushioning66Value60Confidence4Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it a very responsive, stable trail shoe, and rates durability and comfort 5 out of 5.
Cons
Value is the lowest-rated dimension in the one review so far, at 3 out of 5.
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#17 HOKA
Zinal 274 Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 14/100
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.
Comfort 66 Cushioning 65Overall74Durability74Value72Appearance70Comfort66Cushioning65Confidence14Pros
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 Nike
ACG Zegama Trail72 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 55/100
Trail · Neutral
One reviewer, moving over from the Rocket X 2, rates it 5 out of 5 in every category.
Comfort 71 Cushioning 69$180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall72Appearance84Comfort71Cushioning69Value65Durability64Confidence55Pros
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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#19 KIPRUN
Kipsummit Max72 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 9/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 overall.
Comfort 75 Cushioning 63Overall72Durability77Comfort75Appearance71Value69Cushioning63Confidence9Buy 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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#20 Nike
Juniper Trail 371 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 37/100
Trail · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $95, well below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 76Overall71Appearance87Value80Cushioning76Comfort73Durability72Confidence37Pros
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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#21 norda
05571 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 1/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and looks 5 out of 5.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 78Overall71Comfort82Durability82Appearance81Cushioning78Value77Confidence1Buy 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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#22 Salomon
Pulsar70 Below average · 1 review · Confidence 42/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 6mm drop · 30mm stack
It lists at $140, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 61$120 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall70Appearance84Durability78Comfort73Value72Cushioning61Confidence42Pros
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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#23 Nike
Acg Ultrafly Trail Trail69 Below average · 1 review · Confidence 62/100
Trail · Neutral · 9mm drop
Comfort 63 Cushioning 65Overall69Appearance81Cushioning65Comfort63Value60Durability59Confidence62Cons
It lists at $260, far above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates its cushioning, its looks and its value 3 out of 5.
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#24 HOKA
Zinal 369 Below average · 1 review · Confidence 7/100
Trail · Neutral
It lists at $150, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale and $30 below the Zinal 2 beside it.
Comfort 63 Cushioning 72Overall69Value73Cushioning72Comfort63Appearance62Durability62Confidence7Pros
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.
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.