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Altra
69% positive of 863 users
Top Trail Running Shoes
Based on reviews from 5,012
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersSep 2025 - Sep 2026
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Models
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Brands
2
La Sportiva
80% positive of 300 users
3
Salomon
73% positive of 546 users
4
Mount to Coast
87% positive of 221 users
5
Topo Athletic
72% positive of 428 users
6
Nike
75% positive of 319 users
7
Brooks
74% positive of 288 users
8
NNormal
79% positive of 175 users
9
Norda
72% positive of 161 users
10
Merrell
77% positive of 159 users
11
Hoka
59% positive of 712 users
12
Saucony
68% positive of 268 users
13
The North Face
81% positive of 95 users
14
VJ
88% positive of 49 users
15
ASICS
69% positive of 171 users
16
Inov8
65% positive of 165 users
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Adidas
64% positive of 195 users
18
On
78% positive of 40 users
19
Puma
73% positive of 26 users
20
Xero Shoes
83% positive of 35 users
21
Vivobarefoot
74% positive of 43 users
22
Icebug
93% positive of 14 users
23
New Balance
58% positive of 153 users
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Speedland
70% positive of 27 users
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Vibram
94% positive of 16 users
Rankings by Use Case
Best for Deep mud and soft ground
Ranked #1
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
Ranked #1
Hoka - Speedgoat Series
Runners in high-humidity, high-precipitation environments or those doing frequent river crossings.
See rankings → Best for Road-to-trail transitions
Ranked #1
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
Ranked #1
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
Ranked #1
La Sportiva - Prodigio Series
Runners navigating rugged, uneven trails with significant rock, root, and debris obstacles.
See rankings → Best for Ultra-marathon racing
Ranked #1
Mount to Coast - H1
Endurance runners competing in 50k, 50-mile, or 100-mile trail races.
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