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Altra
69% positive of 921 users
Top Trail Running Shoes
Based on reviews from 4,956
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersJun 2025 - Jun 2026
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Models
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Brands
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Salomon
75% positive of 586 users
3
La Sportiva
79% positive of 345 users
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Nike
77% positive of 383 users
5
Topo Athletic
71% positive of 510 users
6
Mount to Coast
86% positive of 205 users
7
Brooks
72% positive of 318 users
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NNormal
81% positive of 199 users
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Merrell
77% positive of 185 users
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Hoka
59% positive of 837 users
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ASICS
70% positive of 213 users
12
Saucony
68% positive of 328 users
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VJ
84% positive of 56 users
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Inov8
67% positive of 181 users
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Norda
71% positive of 185 users
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The North Face
82% positive of 87 users
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Adidas
69% positive of 169 users
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On
75% positive of 56 users
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New Balance
63% positive of 178 users
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Vivobarefoot
76% positive of 50 users
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Puma
76% positive of 29 users
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Xero Shoes
70% positive of 57 users
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Dynafit
85% positive of 20 users
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Decathlon
80% positive of 25 users
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Vibram
89% positive of 18 users
Rankings by Use Case
Top recommendations from others in the same boat
Best for Deep mud and soft ground
Top pick
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
Top pick
Hoka - Speedgoat Series
Runners in high-humidity, high-precipitation environments or those doing frequent river crossings.
See rankings → Best for Road-to-trail transitions
Top pick
Nike - Pegasus Trail Series
Runners whose routes include a significant mix of paved roads, gravel paths, and light forest trails.
See rankings → Best for Steep technical descents
Top pick
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
Top pick
La Sportiva - Prodigio Series
Runners navigating rugged, uneven trails with significant rock, root, and debris obstacles.
See rankings → Best for Ultra-marathon racing
Top pick
La Sportiva - Prodigio Series
Endurance runners competing in 50k, 50-mile, or 100-mile trail races.
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