Top Trail Running Shoes
Based on reviews from 4403 Redditors
840 discussions analyzed:
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1
La Sportiva
Prodigio Series
102
11
13
Excellent Durability for Long-Distance Use
Excellent Grip on Varied Technical Terrain
Inconsistent Sizing and Runs Small
2
Altra
Lone Peak Series
97
20
25
Spacious Wide Toe Box
Exceptional Overall Comfort
Short product lifespan and durability issues
3
Hoka
Speedgoat Series
82
28
39
Superior Comfort for Long Distances
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Significant Durability Issues With Upper and Outsole
4
Hoka
Mafate Speed Series
73
11
7
Exceptional Comfort and Cushioning
Versatile Performance on Various Trails
Narrow Toe Box Causes Discomfort
5
Topo Athletic
MTN Racer Series
76
18
25
Spacious Toe Box Accommodates Wide Feet
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Prone to Breakdowns & Short Lifespan
6
Nike
Zegama Series
74
6
13
Comfortable Cushioning for Long Runs
Exceptional Durability
Poor Traction on Wet & Technical Terrain
7
Salomon
Genesis Series
55
7
11
Highly Versatile for Diverse Terrains and Distances
Comfortable Cushioning for Long Runs
Too Narrow; Causes Discomfort
8
Saucony
Xodus Ultra Series
53
8
13
Exceptional Comfort for Ultra-Long Runs
Ample Cushioning and Foot Protection
Poor Grip on Wet and Slippery Rocks
9
NNormal
Tomir 2.0
49
9
8
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Narrow Toe Box Causes Discomfort
10
Norda
001 Series
48
8
12
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Reliable Grip on Varied Terrain
Significant Heel Discomfort & Rubbing
11
Merrell
Agility Peak 5 Series
47
5
11
Exceptional Comfort and Cushioning
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Stiff Sole Lacks Forefoot Flexibility
12
ASICS
Gel Trabuco Series
44
6
6
Durable for Extensive Trail Running
Versatile Performance on Varied Trail Conditions
Uncomfortable Toe Abrasion and Stiff Feel
13
Brooks
Cascadia Series
44
8
10
Exceptional Durability for Trails
Reliable Grip and Traction on Varied Surfaces
Narrow Toe Box Causes Discomfort
14
Topo Athletic
Ultraventure Series
45
8
15
Spacious and Comfortable Toe Box
Exceptional Durability
Poor Durability and Premature Wear
15
Salomon
Speedcross Series
40
8
4
Excellent Grip on Mud and Soft Terrain
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Soles and Tread Wear Out Quickly
16
NNormal
Kjerag Series
36
5
13
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Insufficient Long-Distance Cushioning
17
Saucony
Peregrine Series
36
16
18
Enhanced Stability & Foot Protection
Excellent Grip on Varied Terrain
Poor Grip on Wet, Slippery Surfaces
18
La Sportiva
Bushido Series
31
8
5
Good Durability for Trail Running
Excellent Performance on Technical Mountain Terrain
Too Narrow, Especially for Wide Feet
19
Brooks
Catamount Series
24
3
1
Versatile Performance on Various Trails
Promotes Fast Running and Agility
Inadequate Grip in Mud and Slick Conditions
20
New Balance
Fresh Foam X Hierro Series
30
10
9
Exceptional Comfort and Plush Cushioning
Superior Grip on Varied Trails
Poor Stability on Technical Trails
21
Mount to Coast
T1
24
2
1
Extremely Lightweight Design
Exceptional Overall Performance and Versatility
Narrow Toe Box for Some Users
22
Altra
Olympus Series
30
12
16
Exceptional Comfort and Cushioning
Spacious Wide Toe Box
Poor Durability and Rapid Tread Wear
23
Salomon
Ultra Glide Series
29
9
9
Exceptional Comfort and Cushioning
Versatile for Diverse Terrains and Activities
Poor Grip on Wet Rocks and Slippery Surfaces
24
Merrell
MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx
20
1
0
Exceptional Grip on Challenging Terrains
Stable Ride on Challenging Terrain
Inconsistent Long-Term Durability
25
Hoka
Tecton X Series
26
8
7
Exceptional Comfort for Long Runs
Excellent Durability for Extensive Use
Lacks Support on Technical Terrain
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The ranking is based on aggregated user sentiment from Reddit. It aims to show which Trail Running Shoes are the most well reviewed.
Ranking factors:
- The number of positive user sentiments
- The ratio of positive to negative user sentiment
- How specific the user was in their reference to the model
Scoring mechanism:
- Each user contributes up to 1 "vote" per model, regardless of no. of comments on it.
- A user's vote is less than 1 if the user does not specify the exact model - their 1 vote is "spread out" among the possible models.
- More popular models are given more weight (to account for the higher likelihood that they are the model being referred to).
Score calculation for ranking:
- We combine the normalized positive sentiment score and the normalized positive:negative ratio (weighted 75%-25%)
- This score is used to rank the Trail Running Shoes in descending order
Our data includes Reddit comments and posts from the past 1 year from 11/11/2025, to keep rankings fresh and relevant.
We continuously crawl Reddit for discussions on Trail Running Shoes across all subreddits. Each comment and post is analyzed to identify specific Trail Running Shoes models and brands, and then a sentiment analysis is performed to gauge user satisfaction.
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