Best Trail Running Shoes

Best Trail Running Shoes

We rank the best trail running shoes on the market by their quality and performance according to thousands of experienced runners.

Our rankings reflect the fair and accurate judgments of real runners by applying data science to thousands of verified shoe reviews. Our reviews are collected from the most knowledgeable and experienced runners in the world.

Click through to each shoe page below to view a full set of ratings, pros, cons, and written reviews for each shoe.

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  1. HOKA ONE ONE Tecton X 2
    Trail Neutral
    9.2 18 reviews
    Hoka's premier trail shoe, this shoe receives strong marks on every comfort, cushioning, durability, looks, and value.
    8.8 oz. (men's), 7.4 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
    $224
    Running Warehouse 6 colors

  2. HOKA ONE ONE Mafate Speed 4
    Trail Neutral
    8.8 4 reviews
    11 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $184
    Running Warehouse 9 colors

  3. Altra Olympus 5
    Trail Neutral
    8.8 4 reviews
    11 oz. (men's), 10 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 36mm stack height
    $179 $169
    Running Warehouse 13 colors
    $179 $169.95
    Holabird Sports 8 colors
    Zappos 8 colors
    $179 $169.99
    Zappos 1 color
    $179 $170
    Zappos 3 colors

  4. Altra Lone Peak 7
    Trail Neutral
    8.8 16 reviews
    11 oz. (men's), 9.2 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 25mm stack height
    $150 $87
    Running Warehouse 7 colors

  5. Nike Ultrafly Trail
    Trail
    8.8 4 reviews
    10.6 oz. (men's), 8.8 oz. (women's), 38mm stack height
    $259
    Running Warehouse 4 colors

  6. Saucony Peregrine 13
    Trail Neutral
    8.8 10 reviews
    11.3 oz. (men's), 10 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 28mm stack height
    $140 $39
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $140 $94
    Running Warehouse 12 colors
    $140 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $140 $119.93
    Zappos 1 color

  7. Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    Trail
    8.8 6 reviews
    11.3 oz. (men's), 9.3 oz. (women's), 36mm stack height
    $130 $110.97
    Nike 1 color

  8. Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3
    Trail Neutral
    8.7 5 reviews
    10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 31mm stack height
    $149
    Running Warehouse 6 colors
    $149.95
    Zappos 2 colors
    $150
    Zappos 1 color

  9. Salomon S-Lab Ultra 3 v2
    Trail Neutral
    8.7 2 reviews
    9.1 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation
    $189
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  10. Inov-8 Trailtalon 235
    Trail Neutral
    8.7 1 review
    10.6 oz. (men's), 7.2 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 18mm stack height
    $120 $69.95
    Zappos 1 color