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Altra
69% positive of 879 users
Top Trail Running Shoes
Based on reviews from 4,478
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersApr 2025 - Apr 2026
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Models
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Brands
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Salomon
77% positive of 523 users
3
La Sportiva
79% positive of 327 users
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Nike
79% positive of 361 users
5
Topo Athletic
71% positive of 496 users
6
Brooks
75% positive of 276 users
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Mount to Coast
88% positive of 149 users
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Hoka
62% positive of 707 users
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ASICS
74% positive of 211 users
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Saucony
71% positive of 327 users
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Merrell
76% positive of 172 users
12
NNormal
79% positive of 154 users
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Inov8
69% positive of 181 users
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Norda
70% positive of 183 users
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VJ
81% positive of 58 users
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Adidas
69% positive of 157 users
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New Balance
70% positive of 164 users
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The North Face
77% positive of 82 users
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Xero Shoes
75% positive of 59 users
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On
72% positive of 47 users
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Arc'teryx
74% positive of 38 users
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Dynafit
86% positive of 22 users
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Vivobarefoot
74% positive of 47 users
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Speedland
78% positive of 27 users
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Decathlon
83% positive of 24 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
Altra - Lone Peak 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
Altra - Lone Peak 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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