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Altra
69% positive of 985 users
Top Trail Running Shoes
Based on reviews from 5,012
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersJul 2025 - Jul 2026
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Models
Ranked by sentiment
Brands
2
Salomon
74% positive of 629 users
3
La Sportiva
77% positive of 361 users
4
Mount to Coast
87% positive of 227 users
5
Nike
77% positive of 373 users
6
Topo Athletic
70% positive of 514 users
7
Brooks
72% positive of 331 users
8
Merrell
80% positive of 188 users
9
NNormal
79% positive of 206 users
10
Norda
72% positive of 181 users
11
ASICS
71% positive of 214 users
12
VJ
88% positive of 56 users
13
Hoka
57% positive of 811 users
14
Saucony
68% positive of 312 users
15
The North Face
81% positive of 100 users
16
Inov8
64% positive of 184 users
17
On
81% positive of 52 users
18
Adidas
64% positive of 205 users
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New Balance
60% positive of 167 users
20
Xero Shoes
80% positive of 45 users
21
Vivobarefoot
74% positive of 47 users
22
Puma
70% positive of 27 users
23
Vibram
95% positive of 19 users
24
Speedland
72% positive of 29 users
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Decathlon
76% positive of 33 users
Rankings by Use Case
Best for Deep mud and soft ground
Ranked #1
Salomon - Speedcross Series
Runners in boggy, rainy, or 'fell' conditions where traction on soft surfaces is the primary safety concern.
See rankings → Best for Quick draining and drying for wet trails
Ranked #1
Hoka - Speedgoat Series
Runners in high-humidity, high-precipitation environments or those doing frequent river crossings.
See rankings → Best for Road-to-trail transitions
Ranked #1
Mount to Coast - H1
Runners whose routes include a significant mix of paved roads, gravel paths, and light forest trails.
See rankings → Best for Steep technical descents
Ranked #1
Salomon - Genesis Series
Runners training on mountains or steep hills where 'black toenails' and toe pain are recurring issues.
See rankings → Best for Technical rocky terrain
Ranked #1
La Sportiva - Prodigio Series
Runners navigating rugged, uneven trails with significant rock, root, and debris obstacles.
See rankings → Best for Ultra-marathon racing
Ranked #1
Mount to Coast - H1
Endurance runners competing in 50k, 50-mile, or 100-mile trail races.
See rankings → 
