Most Comfortable Trail Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for comfort 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 On
Cloudsurfer98 Exceptional Comfort · 10 reviews · Confidence 93/100
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 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall98Comfort98Appearance98Cushioning97Value70Durability68Confidence93Pros
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 HOKA
Speedgoat 692 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 92 Cushioning 98$115 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall92Cushioning98Value93Comfort92Durability91Appearance87Confidence89Pros
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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#3 Mount to Coast
H192 Very good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 42/100
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 78Overall92Comfort92Durability88Appearance78Cushioning78Value75Confidence42Buy 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 Altra
Lone Peak 991 Very good Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 0mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the wide toe box.
Overall 91 Cushioning 62Overall91Comfort91Value77Durability73Appearance69Cushioning62Confidence83Buy 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 Salomon
Genesis89 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 8mm drop · 33mm stack
Reviewers call it cushioned and hard-wearing at 8.8 oz on an 8mm drop.
Overall 89 Cushioning 81Overall89Durability91Comfort89Appearance88Value82Cushioning81Confidence77Pros
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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#6 Altra
Experience Wild 3+88 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 37/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5 and praises the fit and feel.
Overall 88 Cushioning 83Overall88Comfort88Cushioning83Value82Durability78Appearance66Confidence37Buy 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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#7 The North Face
Altamesa 50086 Good Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 50/100
Trail · Neutral · 5.9 oz · 6mm drop · 42mm stack
Reviewers find it fast on gravel and hard-packed dirt trails.
Overall 86 Cushioning 88Overall86Cushioning88Comfort86Appearance82Durability73Value71Confidence50Pros
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 Altra
Experience Wild86 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 43/100
Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop
A 34mm heel stack at 8.2 oz on a 4mm drop.
Overall 86 Cushioning 83$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall86Comfort86Cushioning83Value80Durability78Appearance60Confidence43Pros
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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#9 norda
00585 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 33/100
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 85 Cushioning 78Overall85Durability86Comfort85Value84Appearance83Cushioning78Confidence33Pros
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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#10 Altra
Olympus 684 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 58/100
Trail · Neutral · 11.0 oz
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Overall 84 Cushioning 91$110 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall84Cushioning91Comfort84Durability78Value74Appearance55Confidence58Pros
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
05582 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 17/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and looks 5 out of 5.
Overall 82 Cushioning 78Overall82Comfort82Durability82Appearance81Cushioning78Value77Confidence17Buy 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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Overall 81 Cushioning 77Overall81Value88Durability85Comfort81Cushioning77Appearance74Confidence73Buy it now
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#13 The North Face
VECTIV Infinite 381 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 14/100
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 81 Cushioning 66Overall81Comfort81Appearance80Durability79Cushioning66Value60Confidence14Buy 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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#14 Nike
Pegasus Trail 580 Decent Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 73/100
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 78Overall80Appearance97Value92Durability92Comfort80Cushioning78Confidence73Buy 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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#15 adidas
Terrex Agravic SL76 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 68/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
Overall 76 Cushioning 86Overall76Durability92Appearance89Cushioning86Value82Comfort76Confidence68Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
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#16 New Balance
Minimus Trail v175 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 15/100
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 75 Cushioning 71Overall75Durability82Value79Comfort75Appearance74Cushioning71Confidence15Buy 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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Overall 75 Cushioning 81Overall75Cushioning81Value75Comfort75Appearance71Durability71Confidence6Buy it now
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Cons
The Trabuco 13 before it scores 77 here, against 69 for this version.
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#18 KIPRUN
Kipsummit Max75 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 6/100
Trail · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 overall.
Overall 75 Cushioning 63Overall75Durability77Comfort75Appearance71Value69Cushioning63Confidence6Buy 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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#19 adidas
Terrex Agravic Speed 273 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5.
Overall 73 Cushioning 78Overall73Durability89Appearance86Cushioning78Comfort73Value67Confidence66Buy 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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#20 Nike
Juniper Trail 373 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 32/100
Trail · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $95, well below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
Overall 73 Cushioning 76Overall73Appearance87Value80Cushioning76Comfort73Durability72Confidence32Pros
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 Salomon
Pulsar72 Decent Comfort · 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.
Overall 72 Cushioning 61$120 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall72Appearance84Durability78Comfort72Value72Cushioning61Confidence42Pros
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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#22 Nike
ACG Zegama Trail71 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Trail · Neutral
One reviewer, moving over from the Rocket X 2, rates it 5 out of 5 in every category.
Overall 71 Cushioning 69$180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall71Appearance84Comfort71Cushioning69Value65Durability64Confidence70Pros
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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Overall 71 Cushioning 59Overall71Durability87Comfort71Appearance64Cushioning59Value59Confidence4Buy 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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#24 HOKA
Zinal 267 Below average Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 17/100
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 67 Cushioning 65Overall67Durability74Value72Appearance70Comfort67Cushioning65Confidence17Pros
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.