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Altra
69% positive of 1,102 users
Top Trail Running Shoes
Based on reviews from 5,173
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Reddit UsersJun 2025 - Jun 2026
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Models
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Brands
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Salomon
73% positive of 698 users
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La Sportiva
78% positive of 393 users
4
Mount to Coast
87% positive of 235 users
5
Topo Athletic
72% positive of 592 users
6
Nike
77% positive of 418 users
7
Brooks
73% positive of 370 users
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Merrell
80% positive of 205 users
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NNormal
78% positive of 236 users
10
Hoka
59% positive of 908 users
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ASICS
71% positive of 238 users
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VJ
87% positive of 60 users
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Saucony
69% positive of 340 users
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Norda
70% positive of 204 users
15
The North Face
80% positive of 106 users
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Inov8
66% positive of 200 users
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On
77% positive of 60 users
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Adidas
64% positive of 220 users
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Puma
75% positive of 32 users
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Vivobarefoot
77% positive of 52 users
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New Balance
60% positive of 194 users
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Xero Shoes
72% positive of 60 users
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Vibram
91% positive of 22 users
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Decathlon
76% positive of 33 users
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Speedland
69% positive of 36 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
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
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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