Top Trail Running Shoes
Based on reviews from 4255 Redditors
823 discussions analyzed:
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1
Altra
Lone Peak Series
314
70
81
Exceptional Overall Comfort
Quick Drying Performance
Short product lifespan and durability issues
2
Hoka
Speedgoat Series
200
63
87
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Midsole Cushioning Degrades Quickly
3
Nike
Pegasus Trail Series
148
20
17
Effective Waterproofing (GORE-TEX)
Good Durability for Consistent Use
Narrow Fit and Sizing Issues
4
La Sportiva
Prodigio Series
113
16
15
Excellent Durability for Long-Distance Use
Spacious Toe Box and Comfortable Fit
Poor Durability of Outsole and Midsole
5
Topo Athletic
MTN Racer Series
119
28
33
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Prone to Breakdowns & Short Lifespan
6
Brooks
Cascadia Series
105
18
18
Exceptional Durability for Trails
Superior Foot Protection With Rock Plate
Specific Parts Prone to Breaking/Wear
7
Topo Athletic
Ultraventure Series
108
19
28
Exceptional Durability
Excellent Grip and Traction
Poor Traction on Wet & Technical Terrain
8
Salomon
Speedcross Series
101
15
18
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Versatile for Diverse Terrains and Activities
Narrow Toe Box
9
Hoka
Mafate Speed Series
86
15
10
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Exceptional Comfort and Cushioning
Narrow Toe Box Causes Discomfort
10
Saucony
Peregrine Series
98
35
33
Secure and Comfortable Fit
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Poor Grip on Wet, Slippery Surfaces
11
Nike
Zegama Series
89
14
17
Exceptional Durability
Versatile Performance Across Diverse Terrains
Poor Traction on Wet & Technical Terrain
12
Salomon
Genesis Series
83
13
17
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Highly Versatile for Diverse Terrains and Distances
Inadequate Traction on Wet Surfaces
13
Norda
001 Series
81
12
21
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Comfortable Fit (Often With Sizing Up)
High Price Point
14
ASICS
Gel Trabuco Series
71
11
11
Reliable Grip and Stability
Excellent Grip on Varied and Challenging Trails
Upper Materials Prone to Premature Tearing
15
Hoka
Challenger Series
75
10
20
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Accommodates Wide Feet Well
Increased Ankle Rolling Risk
16
Saucony
Xodus Ultra Series
72
9
15
Excellent Durability for Long-Distance Use
Spacious and Comfortable Toe Box
Significant Durability Issues With Upper and Outsole
17
Altra
Olympus Series
71
18
25
Excellent Grip and Traction
Exceptional Comfort and Cushioning
Zero Drop Causes Calf/Achilles Pain
18
NNormal
Tomir 2.0
55
10
9
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Narrow Toe Box Causes Discomfort
19
New Balance
Fresh Foam X Hierro Series
61
14
17
Excellent Durability for Long-Distance Use
Superior Stability and Protection
Poor Durability and Premature Wear
20
Topo Athletic
Terraventure Series
53
14
8
Exceptional Comfort and Fit
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Short product lifespan and durability issues
21
Merrell
Agility Peak 5 Series
56
7
12
Excellent Value for Money
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Inadequate Wet Rock Grip
22
La Sportiva
Bushido Series
52
10
9
Good Durability for Trail Running
Excellent Grip on Varied and Challenging Trails
Insufficient Cushioning for Ultra-Distances
23
Altra
Timp Series
60
18
24
Highly Durable for Extensive Trail Use
Exceptional Comfort and Wide Toe Box
Poor Build Quality and Durability
24
NNormal
Kjerag Series
57
7
16
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Insufficient Long-Distance Cushioning
25
Brooks
Catamount Series
35
6
1
Superior Stability and Protection
Versatile Performance on Various Trails
Too Narrow for Some Foot Shapes
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Brands:
1
Altra
512
127
128
2
Hoka
435
119
130
3
Salomon
341
55
51
4
Topo Athletic
304
68
69
5
Nike
271
41
39
6
La Sportiva
224
33
24
7
Brooks
196
37
27
8
Saucony
206
44
65
9
ASICS
146
23
24
10
Merrell
118
22
18
FAQs
The ranking is based on aggregated user sentiment from Reddit. It aims to show which Trail Running Shoes are the most well reviewed.
Ranking factors:
- The number of positive user sentiments
- The ratio of positive to negative user sentiment
- How specific the user was in their reference to the model
Scoring mechanism:
- Each user contributes up to 1 "vote" per model, regardless of no. of comments on it.
- A user's vote is less than 1 if the user does not specify the exact model - their 1 vote is "spread out" among the possible models.
- More popular models are given more weight (to account for the higher likelihood that they are the model being referred to).
Score calculation for ranking:
- We combine the normalized positive sentiment score and the normalized positive:negative ratio (weighted 75%-25%)
- This score is used to rank the Trail Running Shoes in descending order
Our data includes Reddit comments and posts from the past 1 year from 12/8/2025, to keep rankings fresh and relevant.
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