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Altra
69% positive of 1,073 users
Top Trail Running Shoes
Based on reviews from 5,102
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersJun 2025 - Jun 2026
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Models
Ranked by sentiment
Brands
2
Salomon
74% positive of 681 users
3
La Sportiva
77% positive of 384 users
4
Mount to Coast
87% positive of 230 users
5
Topo Athletic
72% positive of 576 users
6
Nike
77% positive of 401 users
7
Brooks
73% positive of 360 users
8
Merrell
80% positive of 200 users
9
NNormal
79% positive of 224 users
10
Norda
72% positive of 193 users
11
ASICS
71% positive of 231 users
12
Hoka
59% positive of 883 users
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VJ
88% positive of 58 users
14
Saucony
69% positive of 336 users
15
The North Face
80% positive of 105 users
16
Inov8
65% positive of 197 users
17
On
76% positive of 59 users
18
Adidas
63% positive of 216 users
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Vivobarefoot
77% positive of 52 users
20
Puma
74% positive of 31 users
21
New Balance
60% positive of 189 users
22
Xero Shoes
73% positive of 59 users
23
Vibram
90% positive of 21 users
24
Speedland
70% positive of 33 users
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Decathlon
76% positive of 33 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.
See rankings → 
