Best Trail Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All trail shoes
26 shoes · page 1 of 2
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 9.
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#1 HOKA
Speedgoat 696 96 Excellent Excellent · 12 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 37mm stack · 5mm drop
Runners report the outsole wearing well over regular trail miles.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 95Overall96Cushioning95Value88Durability87Comfort85Appearance83Confidence83Pros
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
Ultrafly Trail88 88 Good Good · 8 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 38mm stack · 9mm drop
Two reviewers describe a sticky outsole and a secure upper on muddy, hilly trails.
Comfort 77 Cushioning 73$93 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall88Appearance86Comfort77Durability76Cushioning73Value62Confidence76Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers describe a sticky outsole and a secure upper on muddy, hilly trails.
One reviewer wears it for a 50k and calls it comfortable and springy without excess stack height.
Durability averages 4.7 out of 5 across seven reviews.
Cons
It lists at $270, and value averages 3.6 out of 5, the lowest of its six dimensions.
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#3 Nike
Pegasus Trail 585 85 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 66/100
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 for sale, on a 37mm heel stack.
Comfort 76 Cushioning 73$115 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall85Appearance92Value88Durability87Comfort76Cushioning73Confidence66Pros
Averaging 8.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for 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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#4 Altra
Experience Wild81 81 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 41/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop
A 34mm heel stack at 8.2 oz on a 4mm drop.
Comfort 84 Cushioning 80$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall81Comfort84Value82Cushioning80Durability78Appearance66Confidence41Pros
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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#5 The North Face
Altamesa 50080 80 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.7 oz (men's) · 42mm stack · 6mm drop
Reviewers find it fast on gravel and hard-packed dirt trails.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 82Overall80Comfort82Appearance82Cushioning82Durability73Value73Confidence66Pros
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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#6 Mount to Coast
H179 79 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 6/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, one using it for easy road days and single track.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 73Overall79Comfort85Durability83Appearance77Value75Cushioning73Confidence6Buy 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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#7 norda
00578 78 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 47/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 38mm stack · 7mm drop
One reviewer has 1,000 miles on a pair and calls it the fastest trail shoe he has run in.
Comfort 80 Cushioning 74Overall78Appearance82Durability82Value82Comfort80Cushioning74Confidence47Pros
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 for sale, and one reviewer calls the initial cost high.
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#8 HOKA
Speedgoat 777 77 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 37mm stack · 4mm drop
One of four reviewers so far calls it light for a trail shoe.
Comfort 65 Cushioning 78Overall77Cushioning78Appearance69Comfort65Durability65Value52Confidence71Pros
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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#9 Altra
Olympus 677 77 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Trail · Neutral · 11.0 oz
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 83$110 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall77Cushioning83Comfort78Durability75Value74Appearance58Confidence70Pros
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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#10 Altra
Experience Wild 3+77 77 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 20/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5 and praises the fit and feel.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 77Overall77Comfort82Value79Cushioning77Durability75Appearance67Confidence20Pros
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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#11 The North Face
VECTIV Infinite 376 76 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 36/100
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 80 Cushioning 67Overall76Appearance82Comfort80Durability79Value67Cushioning67Confidence36Buy 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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#12 Altra
Lone Peak 975 75 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 25mm stack · 0mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the wide toe box.
Comfort 83 Cushioning 57$101 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall75Comfort83Value74Durability70Appearance68Cushioning57Confidence77Buy 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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#13 adidas
Terrex Agravic SL75 75 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 16/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 79$160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall75Durability87Appearance85Value79Cushioning79Comfort74Confidence16Pros
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
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#14 On
Cloudsurfer74 74 Decent Decent · 10 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 9mm drop
Reviewers describe it as soft and cushioned without feeling mushy.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 91$159 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall74Comfort94Appearance93Cushioning91Value72Durability67Confidence84Pros
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 HOKA
Zinal 274 74 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 41/100
Trail · Neutral · 7.4 oz · 30mm stack · 5mm drop
Averaging 7.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for sale.
Comfort 67 Cushioning 62Overall74Value73Durability72Appearance70Comfort67Cushioning62Confidence41Pros
Averaging 7.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for 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 for sale alongside it.
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#16 Nike
ACG Zegama Trail72 72 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 30/100
Trail · Neutral
One reviewer, moving over from the Rocket X 2, rates it 5 out of 5 in every category.
Comfort 71 Cushioning 68Overall72Appearance82Comfort71Value69Cushioning68Durability66Confidence30Buy it now
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Pros
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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#17 adidas
Terrex Agravic Speed 271 71 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 38/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5.
Comfort 69 Cushioning 63$148 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall71Durability78Appearance78Comfort69Cushioning63Value59Confidence38Pros
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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#18 HOKA
Zinal 371 71 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 20/100
Trail · Neutral · 7.7 oz (women's)
It lists at $150, below the $170 median for trail shoes for sale and $30 below the Zinal 2 beside it.
Comfort 65 Cushioning 68Overall71Value73Cushioning68Comfort65Appearance64Durability64Confidence20Pros
It lists at $150, below the $170 median for trail shoes for 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 norda
05570 70 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 21/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and looks 5 out of 5.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 73Overall70Durability79Appearance79Comfort78Value76Cushioning73Confidence21Buy 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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Comfort 69 Cushioning 57Overall70Durability81Comfort69Appearance65Value63Cushioning57Confidence14Buy it now
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Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its cushioning, its looks and its value 3 out of 5.
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#21 KIPRUN
Kipsummit Max70 70 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 8/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 overall.
Comfort 72 Cushioning 59Overall70Durability73Comfort72Value70Appearance70Cushioning59Confidence8Buy 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 ASICS
Trabuco 1469 69 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Trail · Neutral
Comfort 72 Cushioning 74Overall69Value75Cushioning74Comfort72Appearance71Durability69Confidence25Buy it now
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Cons
The Trabuco 13 before it scores 77 here, against 69 for this version.
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#23 New Balance
Minimus Trail v168 68 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 51/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it a great shoe for running trails, and rates comfort and durability 5 out of 5.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 67$119 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall68Durability78Value77Comfort73Appearance73Cushioning67Confidence51Buy 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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#24 Brooks
Ghost Trail68 68 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 15/100
Trail · Neutral
Comfort 77 Cushioning 72Overall68Value83Durability79Comfort77Appearance73Cushioning72Confidence15Buy it now
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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.