Most Comfortable Trail Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for comfort 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 On
Cloudsurfer98 Exceptional Comfort · 10 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 9mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe it as soft and cushioned without feeling mushy.
Overall 98 Cushioning 97$151 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:32 AM UTCOverall98Comfort98Appearance98Cushioning97Value70Durability68Confidence92Pros
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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#2 Mount to Coast
H192 Very good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 28/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, one using it for easy road days and single track.
Overall 92 Cushioning 78Overall92Comfort92Durability87Cushioning78Appearance77Value76Confidence28Buy 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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#3 HOKA
Speedgoat 691 Very good Comfort · 12 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Runners report the outsole wearing well over regular trail miles.
Overall 91 Cushioning 98$121 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:32 AM UTCOverall91Cushioning98Value93Durability92Comfort91Appearance87Confidence89Pros
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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#4 Altra
Lone Peak 991 Very good Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 0mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the wide toe box.
Overall 91 Cushioning 62$132 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:33 AM UTCOverall91Comfort91Value78Durability73Appearance70Cushioning62Confidence80Buy 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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#5 Altra
Experience Wild 3+88 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 34/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5 and praises the fit and feel.
Overall 88 Cushioning 83Overall88Comfort88Cushioning83Value82Durability78Appearance66Confidence34Pros
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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#6 Altra
Experience Wild87 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 57/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop
A 34mm heel stack at 8.2 oz on a 4mm drop.
Overall 87 Cushioning 84$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:35 AM UTCOverall87Comfort87Cushioning84Value82Durability78Appearance60Confidence57Pros
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 The North Face
Altamesa 50087 Good Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 56/100
Trail · Neutral · 5.9 oz · 6mm drop · 42mm stack
Reviewers find it fast on gravel and hard-packed dirt trails.
Overall 87 Cushioning 87Overall87Cushioning87Comfort87Appearance81Durability73Value71Confidence56Pros
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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#8 norda
00586 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 50/100
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 86 Cushioning 78Overall86Comfort86Durability86Value84Appearance83Cushioning78Confidence50Pros
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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#9 Altra
Olympus 683 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 50/100
Trail · Neutral · 11.0 oz
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Overall 83 Cushioning 91$110 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:34 AM UTCOverall83Cushioning91Comfort83Durability78Value74Appearance55Confidence50Pros
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 The North Face
VECTIV Infinite 383 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 28/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it a very responsive, stable trail shoe, and rates durability and comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 83 Cushioning 66Overall83Comfort83Appearance79Durability78Cushioning66Value59Confidence28Buy 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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#11 norda
05583 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 24/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and looks 5 out of 5.
Overall 83 Cushioning 78Overall83Durability83Comfort83Appearance80Cushioning78Value77Confidence24Buy 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 Nike
Pegasus Trail 580 Good Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 74/100
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 80 Cushioning 78Overall80Appearance97Value93Durability92Comfort80Cushioning78Confidence74Buy 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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Overall 80 Cushioning 77Overall80Value88Durability85Comfort80Cushioning77Appearance75Confidence60Buy it now
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#14 adidas
Terrex Agravic SL77 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 72/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
Overall 77 Cushioning 86Overall77Durability92Appearance88Cushioning86Value83Comfort77Confidence72Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
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Overall 76 Cushioning 80Overall76Cushioning80Value76Comfort76Durability71Appearance70Confidence10Buy it now
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Cons
The Trabuco 13 before it scores 77 here, against 69 for this version.
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#16 KIPRUN
Kipsummit Max75 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 7/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 overall.
Overall 75 Cushioning 62Overall75Durability76Comfort75Appearance71Value68Cushioning62Confidence7Buy 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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#17 New Balance
Minimus Trail v174 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 11/100
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 74 Cushioning 71Overall74Durability82Value80Comfort74Appearance74Cushioning71Confidence11Buy 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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#18 adidas
Terrex Agravic Speed 273 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 59/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5.
Overall 73 Cushioning 78Overall73Durability89Appearance86Cushioning78Comfort73Value67Confidence59Buy 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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#19 Salomon
Pulsar72 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 41/100
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 72 Cushioning 61$120 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:34 AM UTCOverall72Appearance84Durability78Value73Comfort72Cushioning61Confidence41Pros
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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#20 Nike
Juniper Trail 372 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 23/100
Trail · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $95, well below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Overall 72 Cushioning 76$110 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:35 AM UTCOverall72Appearance86Value80Cushioning76Comfort72Durability72Confidence23Pros
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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Overall 72 Cushioning 59Overall72Durability87Comfort72Appearance64Cushioning59Value59Confidence14Buy 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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#22 Nike
ACG Zegama Trail70 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 68/100
Trail · Neutral
One reviewer, moving over from the Rocket X 2, rates it 5 out of 5 in every category.
Overall 70 Cushioning 68$180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 10, 8:34 AM UTCOverall70Appearance85Comfort70Cushioning68Value66Durability64Confidence68Pros
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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#23 HOKA
Speedgoat 766 Below average Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 43/100
Trail · Neutral
One of four reviewers so far calls it light for a trail shoe.
Overall 66 Cushioning 86Overall66Cushioning86Appearance69Comfort66Durability63Value50Confidence43Pros
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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#24 HOKA
Zinal 266 Below average Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 11/100
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 66 Cushioning 66Overall66Durability73Value72Appearance70Comfort66Cushioning66Confidence11Pros
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.
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.