Adidas - Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Trail Running Shoes

Adidas Terrex Agravic speed ultra. So fun and fast.

I have pretty wide feet. I went true to size and they work really well for me. Just played with the laces to get them right. Took around 20-30k to adjust to them but now I’ve Put around 300k on them so far with no issues. They’re fun to run in!

Adidas Agravic speed ultra’s got that supershoe magic. Did a 100miler in them last year and worked wonders even in the end (the pronounced rocker really pushed you to run). Note that they will not work for too technical courses and require a mid/forefoot stride.

I'm part of the target market. I have a 30 Mile in August at Lean Horse (Custer, SD) on a gravel railroad bed followed by a 50K at the Wolverine State 100 (Alpena, MI) on crushed limestone and then the Dead Horse 50 Mile (Moab, UT) on slickrock. While I'll be wearing the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra for them as I'm a small guy and need a lighter shoe, the Hoka Mafate X trail is going to be ideal for a medium or heavier runner running ultras on similar surfaces. Because I live in Michigan, I do a lot of my trail running on forest single track. I wouldn't wear a shoe like this for training. The always dependable Saucony Peregrine for easy runs or a shoe like the ASICS Fujispeed 3 for faster paced trail workouts is a safer option. But there are many ultramarathons that aren't on gnarley forest single track where plushness is much more important for long-haul events than trail feel or stability. But also where the trail surface would quickly chew apart a max stacked road shoe.

I would try out: North Face Vectiv Enduris Has a nylon plate and gets great reviews. $160 Otherwise you can try more expensive… North Face Vectiv Pro Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra I have the Pro and the Ultra. Like them both. I plan to try the Enduris as I know a lot of people who love it

100% Speed. The Speed Ultra will be too unstable for those trails as it's made more for Western States-style trails and jeep roads. That being said, the Speed Ultra is a super fun trail shoe and I would highly recommend it for east coast gravel/dirt roads.

Really enjoy version 1.. 3 biggest issues I’d say. Sizing, Heel slippage, tongue.. every single I person I know has had to go down at least a 1/2 size from their normal shoes as they run large. Even with sizing down heel slippage is noticeable especially on uphills. Also the world smallest tongue length. I know they’re trying to save as much weight as possible but come on. An extra mm or 2 in length isn’t going to make or break a shoes weight. Hopefully these are all addressed which imo would make a fantastic shoe a GREAT shoe.

I haven't seen much about these shoes yet, so I thought I'd share some initial thoughts after receiving them from [runningxpert.com](http://runningxpert.com/) last night and having just a short run on road today. Some comparable other trail shoes currently in rotation are also pictured and are: Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra, Saucony Endorphin Edge, Norda 001. Feel free to ask questions about anything. I'm 70 kg, 175 cm, male that averages 60 - 70 km per week with about 60% being on roads, 30% easy trail and gravel roads, 10% technical trail. **Fit/upper:** They fit very narrow. While not as narrow in the midfoot as Adidas, they are a lot narrower in the across the forefoot and about the same in the heel. The heel collar is very comfortable and the best fitting of all the shoes here if you can live with it being narrow. I get no heel slip. I usually wear size US9/EU42.5 and got these in size US9/EU42, so my regular us size, but 0.5 smaller than usual in EU size. They fit me pretty good lengthwise, and are maybe a bit small for their us size, but not enough for me to size up. I sit more on top of the foam than Nordas and Adidas, but they st **Midsole:** The foam feels very lively and with a semi rigid carbon plate it feels like a super shoe/super trainer for the roads than a regular trail shoe. They have a very aggressive rocker in the forefoot that is very comparable to Adidas, but they don't have the heel rocker Adidas have, so they're much more comfortable to stand, walk and heel strike in. They are narrow, so they will probably be a bit unstable but I feel closer to the ground in them then Adidas and Saucony. **Outsole:** The least technical outsole I have experienced in a trail shoe. The rubber seems pretty sticky, but the short lug depth will make these unusable in mud. (The white upper probably won't like it either). **Conclusion:** I'm not sure I'd classify these as trail shoes. But I'm sure they will be perfect for me as a faster shoe for gravel and easy trails where I spend most of my time. I also have about 2 km to the trailhead from home and these will be great road to trail shoes. Feel free to ask if you want to know more.

Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra.  One of the fastest and cushiest trail shoes I have ever worn. Have a pair with 200 race miles on them in addition to a few hundred training miles. Rolled my ankle 5 times in my last 100 though so I think I’ll race 2025 in the Tecton x3 UNLESS adidas comes out with an updated model this year that addresses heel collar/lockdown 

I ran 6 technical miles in the Mafate X a few days ago. My current fave trail shoes are Mafate Speed 4 and Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra, with more mellow days in Speedgoat 5. Verdict? Mixed. This is by far the SQUISHIEST and highest stack height shoe I've ever worn — and that would take getting used to. Even in my many different pairs of Hokas over the years, I've tended toward their more minimal models: Torrent, Instinct, Speed Instinct, etc. The tread was meh for steep/tech trails. The lugs are pointed like skinny arrows, rather than the massive mud-tire tread of the Mafate Speed. And the tread does not cover the entirety of the foam, which makes me wonder if they will break down or delaminate like other recent models. There's a big rock-grabbing hole in the foam, to boot. Now, for smooth and rolling "California carpet" types of trails? Might be great. The rocker is noticeable and add a good feeling of propulsion. But in these shoes I don't feel FAST, like I do in the Agravic Speed Ultra. And super rocky technical trails might eat this shoe alive. FWIW, the high stack height did NOT make my ankles feel unstable. The Adidas are more "tippy" than the Mafate X. That's a cursory take on my run. I was happily not in love with them (cuz I didn't want to plop down $225, but if they were magical I would consider it).

No particular recommendations because we have different needs, but as a New England runner, be careful optimizing for something like stack height. I would be guaranteed to bite it on our downhills in Agravic Speed Ultras or Mafate X, it's just too much shoe and too unstable when dealing with the rockhopping. If you do a lot of less technical running too then you'll find use for them, though. What's your race?

They are great. Probably all you would ever realistically need from a trail shoe. They're for sure not the fastest but you can get going in them. Very good durability and protection. My other shoe in the rotation is the Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra. That's for really trying to go fast and has little protection, so most of the mileage gets done in the Tomir. Before the Tomir I had older Nike Pegasus Trails. The Tomir is better is every category.

What do you mean by more versatile? The Agravic Speed is a very versatile shoe with great grip in my opinion and would be in my Top 5 to recommend to you. I personally rank it better than the Genesis and the Tormir 2. If you are looking for a protective trail tank the Tormir would be in the conversation. Personally I tried them on and don’t like how they fit which should be the deciding factor in the end anyway. Most of the other shoes are definitely not as fast as the Agravic Speed and more protective. Prodigio Pro is probably what your are looking for but not that much more protective than the Speed maybe the new On Cloudultra Pro could be something.

Personally I would run it in road super shoes if it’s dry and in the Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra if it’s wet. Most importantly they have to fit you and be comfortable. I don’t think you need big lugs or any special outsole for that one. If you don’t have experience with super shoes and want something nice for trails like this the HOKA Tecton X2 could be a good start if you can still find them. Since you mentioned the ghost I think the new Brooks glycerin 22 could be a good shoe for you to try out, if you don’t want to go too crazy but have a very good shoe that will probably feel amazing compared to what you are used to.

ASICS Trabuco Max 3, Hoka Tecton X3, and Adidas Agravic speed ultra are three of my favorite trail shoes right now.

Grip and speed are fine. Stability, especially if you have an ankle roll problem is not good. I’m generally not a fan of cheaper versions of super shoes. The ultra is a great shoe, and has set a lot of records. It’s very fast, and definitely one of the best shoes in the category. If you can spring the extra cost get the ultra. These shoes despite the marketing, are really not comparable. I would not think of the speed as a “cheaper version” of the ultra. Totally different shoe and feel. The ultra has a carbon plate and much more energy return. The regular speed is ok, but I’d just get a different shoe. Hope this helps. These shoes aren’t cheap I know.

Grip and speed are fine. Stability, especially if you have an ankle roll problem is not good. I’m generally not a fan of cheaper versions of super shoes. The ultra is a great shoe, and has set a lot of records. It’s very fast, and definitely one of the best shoes in the category. If you can spring the extra cost get the ultra. These shoes despite the marketing, are really not comparable. I would not think of the speed as a “cheaper version” of the ultra. Totally different shoe and feel. The ultra has a carbon plate and much more energy return. The regular speed is ok, but I’d just get a different shoe. Hope this helps. These shoes aren’t cheap I know.

Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra. Cheaper than others at only $55 per word.

I really like the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra (ASU). The naming convention is lame but the shoe feels very much like a super shoe with traction (that’s what it is). It is less stable than a traditional trail shoe but totally workable for most terrain for me. Carbon rods and Lightstrike Pro goodness!

Have you tried the On Cloud Ultra Pro? I want to love the ASU but at tempo pace on the trail I cannot think about anything other than flipping my ankle. They feel so unstable (or maybe that’s just my ankles at pace..). I found the On shoe is still pretty quick but feels much more confidence inspiring, especially on descents.

I found the Ultra Pro to be like no other On shoe (in a positive way..), but I generally find my ankles are the first thing to go when running hard/faster at race pace. As noted, I want to love the ASU, and it feels like the only trail super shoe on smooth/fast trails, but I may end up selling the extra pairs I purchased for racing and replacing them with the On shoe.

First, I bought the Hoka Mafete X shoes, but they’re so heavy that they didn’t really feel like race shoes, even though they fit well. Then I bought the Adidas Agravic Speed Ultras. Phew, how can a trail shoe be so ridiculously good? At least UTMB won’t come down to the shoes.

Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra is the fastest trail shoe on the market currently 30% off for $154. Not good for technical trails but I love mine.

Prodigio pro or 005 norda, Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra but be careful because they are not good for heelers or for technical routes

You’re gonna love them as long as you’re not heel striking

I did a bit of walking in my ASUs in a race that I bonked in earlier this year. Most uncomfortable walking I’ve ever done! 🤣

And here's the latest updated trail collection. Trail running takes up around 40% of my mileage so there's an appropriate number of trail shoes compared to the road shoes. Like with the road shoes, pretty happy and feeling set with these for now and through most of 2026. The only trail shoes coming next year, so far, that I have some mild interest in is the Brooks Cascadia Elite, but it could be redundant when compared to shoes like the Tecton X 3 and Cloudultra Pro. The trail shoes that are getting the most mileage lately are the Cloudultra Pro, Prodigio Pro, MTC H1 & T1, and Enduris 4. I have over 200 miles each on two pairs of Tecton X 3, so backing off those for a while. Ditto for the Speed Ultra and Vectiv Pro 2, which I also have two pairs of each and with around 150 miles on each pair. Really enjoying the MTC H1 for the road-to-trail excursions (13\~15 miles) which I like to go on every Sunday. The Agravic Speed and Puma DNE Trail are two other shoes I use for road-to-trail, but the H1 just feel and ride better for the road and flatter trail terrains. Can't say I really 'need' anything more now but I'm sure I'll always be checking on new stuff coming out. https://preview.redd.it/k6edk126940g1.jpeg?width=503&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1edfeb64134c7dfde6873e6f375d6cd30027362f

And here's the latest updated trail collection. Trail running takes up around 40% of my mileage so there's an appropriate number of trail shoes compared to the road shoes. Like with the road shoes, pretty happy and feeling set with these for now and through most of 2026. The only trail shoes coming next year, so far, that I have some mild interest in is the Brooks Cascadia Elite, but it could be redundant when compared to shoes like the Tecton X 3 and Cloudultra Pro. The trail shoes that are getting the most mileage lately are the Cloudultra Pro, Prodigio Pro, MTC H1 & T1, and Enduris 4. I have over 200 miles each on two pairs of Tecton X 3, so backing off those for a while. Ditto for the Speed Ultra and Vectiv Pro 2, which I also have two pairs of each and with around 150 miles on each pair. Really enjoying the MTC H1 for the road-to-trail excursions (13\~15 miles) which I like to go on every Sunday. The Agravic Speed and Puma DNE Trail are two other shoes I use for road-to-trail, but the H1 just feel and ride better for the road and flatter trail terrains. Can't say I really 'need' anything more now but I'm sure I'll always be checking on new stuff coming out. https://preview.redd.it/k6edk126940g1.jpeg?width=503&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1edfeb64134c7dfde6873e6f375d6cd30027362f

My split between the road and trail is 65/35 based on the mileage I have on various road and trail shoes. I never run on dirt/gravel or the trails with my road shoes and limit the tarmac as much as possible with my trail shoes. The MTC H1 is the first shoe that I can take on both road and trail (although nothing technical) and feel and ride great on. I also have the Salomon AG3 Gravel but I find that it’s too tipsy for the trails. On the road, it’s like an excellent lightweight daily trainer with very good energy return that keeps me going. On the trail, I wasn’t too confident initially about the grip of the 2mm lugs but, eventually, I found it to be grippy and able to handle most terrains on the trails very well. The cushion and the bounce of the H1 are better than all other MTC shoes I have. I’m very impressed. Stability is fine on both road and trail. Very happy with this and suits my road-to-trail excursions better than any other shoe for such purposes. Besides the Salomon AG3 Grvl, I had been using the Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra, Agravic Speed, and Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail when I want to cover both road and trail on a long run.

I think it's meant to be a straight competitor to the agravic speed ultra. The tecton is still biased towards comfort whereas this seems to be no compromise performance first. If it's more stable than the ASU it might win some people over. Lugs are a personal preference. I find they work on my ASU and the only scenarios they didn't are situations where any other shoe would have struggled aswel. (ankle deep mud soup or wet flat rock slab).

My Agravic speed Ultra's (ASU) started to need replacement and I got tempted by the Rocket X trail. There seems to be general interest in the rocket X so decided on a little write up comparing both. My first thought when I put these on was: yeah these will be more comfortable for a larger audience than the ASU. They feel less preformed than the ASU, think flat surface reminding me of the tecton X and X2. Second thing I noticed is they feel firmer than the ASU's and tecton X3 with the latter being the softest. They laced and snugged up easliy with the thicker heel counter. The laces are the ribbed type albeit a bigger rib an lock in knots. ASU's definitely needed some getting used to / breaking in here. Took them out first for a very easy paved flat 10k group run 'cause I just wanted to run in them for a first. Not much I could tell here dynamics wise. The foam was giving hints of bounciness but the slow pace didn't didn't put enough energy into the shoe. What I did notice was a feel of more foam being underneath my toes compared to the ASU and the rocker/ drop felt less aggressive producing a midfoot feeling strike. They the slow pace nice for a plated shoe. Important note though after this first run, a wearmark had already produced on a few of the lugs. Going off of this it seems like the lugs will wear fast-ish. Maybe a bit too fast for lugs this shallow. Time will have to tell. Second run was 13mi race with 1300ft of climbing. Nothing technical only well groomed paths and hard packed country roads. Taking them up to race pace they came alive but you have to put energy into them for them to produce nice turnover. This is where the ASU's are in a class of they're simply faster. The rocket is more stable though. They inspired more confidence when descending. For now my conlusion is the ASU is still the weapon of choice looking for maximal performance. The rocket feels like a safer choice for longer distance. Will have to see if the exposed foam and lugs hold up.

Standard size 9 US. There is a little less margin for my big toe but nothing that warrants moving up in size for me. Both the ASU and Rocket are size 9.

I’m planning to wear the Adidas Terrex ASU’s for my upcoming 100, but it’s on a mostly flat, runnable trail. I wouldn’t choose to wear them on any single track, as they’re too unstable laterally for me. But I’ve run a marathon in them as well as the last 35 miles of JFK, and got best times for both. (3:49 marathon). Best of luck in your 100 — enjoy!

super foams and plates are new to trail shoes and still have a long way to go to be perfected. The Terrex Ultra is pretty beloved except for its stability. The Tecton X 3 is also pretty well loved, more stable, and much less rocker than the Ultra, so it might be a good fit. I think you are better off just finding the shoe that fits and works best for you, rather than limiting yourself to supershoes. Maybe check out the Speedgoats, Mafate, Zegama, Trabuco Max, Altamesa 500, Vectiv Endurance. These are all highly cushioned and well like shoes that aren't super shoes.

defiantly speed. The ultra would take crazy strong ankles to run on the beast coast. Yes, the rubber is great in wet conditions though lugs are small, so not ideal for mud

Depends in the terrain and to some degree, the pace. Nike Ultrafly are a good shoe on gravel and will groomed trails, adidas Agravic Terrex Speed Ultra is the same, albeit has a very different feel. Get more technical and you might look at the Hoka Tectonic x3.

I’ve got both and they’re very different shoes. The Nike is softer, but more stable and not quite as exciting a ride. They fit really well and are comfy on foot. The adidas is a seriously fast shoe, but it has an aggressive rocker and feels unstable to me. The fit is poor too, particularly around the heel. On paper, I think the adidas is a faster shoe, but I’ve chosen to the Nike for most of my events as I trust the fit and feel underfoot.

Have tried a few and here are my thoughts Saucony endorphin edges Very similar to endorphin pro 3s in ride. They are a fast shoe but let down badly by the grip (atrocious on wet rocks) and i struggled with the upper. Go half a size up to normal for these Brilliant for open firetrail Speedland SFD Is it carbon plated? Well they are in there but they offer the least assistance of any i have tried. Broad base and good grip with the absolute highlight being the lock down from the boas. Down side is they drain like shit without cutting the plug out and if you do that they let water in from any wet ground. Price is absurd for what you get Adidas terrex speed ultra This shoe is fast! Probably the quickest trail shoe i have used BUT They are incredibly unstable on anything even remotely uneven, hit a rock wrong and goodbye ankle. The instep rubbed my arch badly so only got 30k in them before passing them on l Hoka tecton x2 These have been an absolute workhorse for me. 400ks in my first pair and they have tons of life left in them. Maybe not the quickest ride but they are on par with the speedlands for stability but much lighter (cheaper too) Highlight for me is the way they drain Downside would be the tongue could be longer and thicker. Had issues with lace bite early on but got the fit dialed now. Great shoe for up to 50ks for me so far. Hoka tecton X3 Very bouncy ride, for me the most on par with road going super shoes. Took me a little to like and trust these shoes but now my go to race shoe. The grip is easily the best of all I have used including the X2s (can't beat vibram megagrip imo) They are wearing well and the ride settled down a touch to not throw me on bad landings( note it still will a bit) Down side, the lacing system not allowing a heel lock. Have to use thicker socks than normal (i prefer steigens) to mitigate the heel not locking 100% The upper is thicker than the X2s and doesn't drain quite as well but on par with most others

Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra, I just feel really quick and nimble on a rooty or rocky trail

I have the Saucony Endorphin Edge, the Nike Ultrafly, the Adidas Speed Ultra, S/Lab Genesis, S/Lab Pulsar, Hoka Tecton X1 et X3, etc. I have over 60 shoes, trail and road. Each of these super shoes is very different ... For 12km technical races, I've been using **Pulsar SG** for the past few years because it's the lightest + most nimble + deeper lugs. But it's not the most versatile imho, it's quite narrow and I would not run longer distances. I would say my top 3 so far : 1- Tecton X3 : first pick for training and for races over 25km, if it's not too technical 2- Endorphin Edge : first pick for less than 25km, if it's not too technical 3- Nike Ultrafly : first pick for soft midsole, training any distance I'm not sure what I would use for a technical 12km+ race. Maybe S/Lab Genesis but I've not tested enough. Regarding, Adidas Speed Ultra, it's a very narrow shoe, not a fan so far. Tecton X1 is fine for training. I tried Norda 001 but returned it, I was not really impressed for the price. I will probably try Norda 005.

Adidas Terrex Ultra

I Train in the Terrex agravic speeds, love them. Even use them for short trail races.

I change it up between Nike Zegama 2, Speedgoat 5, and Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed & Speed Ultra. Always rocking my Salomon Adv Skin 5 pack and Carbon Z poles.

I recently went through a similar experience with my tried and true long distance trail trainer and took a gamble on the Adidas Agravic Speed Trail (the less expensive sibling to the Agravic Speed Ultra) after hearing David Roche gushing over the Speed Ultra. Definitely the squishiest trail shoe I have ever used, and I was afraid of a lost instability and ground feel, and although my fear wasn't unfounded, it was less than I imagined and the extra comfort has massively made up for the difference in terms of on-trail fatigue and post-run recovery. I don't see myself going back to a firmer shoe for long trail runs and I have a couple pairs of Crafts in the mail for road and gravel. Good luck in your search!

As always: it depends 😀 What kind of „features“ are you looking for? Long distance running? You need more absorption like in the prodigio pro you mentioned More feel for the ground? Better choose a model with a thinner sole like those without „pro“ Where are going to go? Technical terrain or more like in the woods or on gras or so? If distance is Not thaaat long and terrain Not over technical maybe so called hybride shoes are what you are looking for. Sense ride 5 from Salomon are a good and cheap choise e.g. I also like the Genesis for max 15km On longer Runs I take Adidas agravic Speed or the north Face vectiv enduris 4. Last one feel like snuggle up in the blanket the whole run and are energetic but lack a bit of feel for the ground if technical. So again: it depends

Goals, but alas… I will run in my Agravic Speed that I got on sale for $60 today haha

Adidas TERREX AGRAVIC SPEED and/or Merrell agility peak 5 both frequently go on sale and both would eat this terrain up nicely

For the context - I don’t run trails daily. I’m a road runner who enjoys driving to the mountains every 2nd or 3rd weekend for a longer trail run. Currently I’m using Adidas Agravic Speed and these are perfectly fine for me for trails up to 30km. However I’m looking for something more versatile that can handle more technical terrain as well as faster parts, are durable and would be comfortable for distances like 40-60km or even above. I’ve heard about Norda 001s which seem to be like SB2s of trail running, but these are too expensive for me. For a longer time I’ve been thinking about Nnormal Tomir 2 or Salomon Genesis (as these seems to be common and versatile choice for ultra running). What are your thoughts on these 2 or maybe you’d have some other recommendations?

I don’t claim Agravic speeds are not versatile. I love these but during over 30km runs I feel like I’d enjoy something a bit more supportive.

I have tried the Speed and it fits very similar to the Boston, with a narrow midfoot but relatively wide toebox. They have the Continental rubber outsole which, in my experience on trials, is truly excellent on wet rock, best in class alongside Vibram mega grip. I might not personally take them on very technical mountain terrain, but they might work for you and will definitely be more adaptable than the Speed Ultra.

Agravic speed is an amazing shoe. Definitely recommend it over the ultra for technical trails as it’s more stable. Grip is fantastic and the upper drains water well. Really fun to run in. Also they have the best laces adidas has ever made. The Agravic 3 is another good option. Not as fast as the speed, but it’s a solid dependable trail shoe. I’ve done some technical 30k trails in them and no complaints or issues. Both shoes I’ve found to disappear on your feet and make the kms fly by.

I'm a brand new trail runner but I'm enjoying the Asics Fujispeed 3's, they're not that much under 9oz, but they are under. Also I loved the weight of the Adidas Agravic speed, but the ankle hold was too stiff and cut into my Achilles so bad I couldn't use them.

Agravic Speeds are also good hybrids - only they are very narrow and suck if you pronate.

Adidas will be too narrow for sure. Metafuji gets poor reviews, unstable. If Hoka works for you why not try the Tecton X3? It's supposed to be more relaxed in fit than the SG6.

You should tell us what conditions you want them for and what your experience level is. Sense Ride is like an all rounder, but I would recommend the Genesis over it. Agravic speed is more speed orientated with good response from the foam, but the lack of upper structure and padding limits it's use to shorter distances and less technical trails. Also consider the Peg Trail 5 if you want a trail daily trainer/ entry shoe.

Peg trail 5 runs well on both surfaces. Nike and Salomon fit quite similarly. I would recommend the Agravic speeds, but the fit is horrible - it's very narrow.

Have to hard disagree on this. I find the Agravic Speed more of a tempo trail shoe good for short and fast runs with nice bounce and rocker, but it's limited in grip (2.5 mm lugs!), protection (no rockplate, thin soft foam), and fit (unpadded upper). My feet get seriously beat up in these shoes with stone hits. Are you sure you don't mean the Agravic Speed Ultra or the Agravic 3? More versatile in this case would mean an all-mountain shoe - one that can handle a variety of distances and terrain in comfort. So Prodigio Pro is probably a spot-on recommendation.

Not sure I trust the official specs - I measure them at 2mm at the center and 3mm for the outside lugs, but whatever, in practice I find the actual traction pretty good. Protection is only bad under the big toe for me actually. I think the main problem for long distances is it's not a shoe you can relax in. It needs concentration and it also wants to go fast all the time. Version 2 of this shoe has the potential to be amazing if they tweak it a bit.

You could try the adidas Terrex Agravic, they’re adidas trail runners There’s also the adidas Free Hiker which are their premium hiking shoes/boots, they come in high and low top with boost midsole so they’ll be similar to their boost running shoes

Try Brooks, Hoka, Nike, Merrell, Altra, Asics, Salomon, New Balance. They have models at different price points. Pero okay din yang Terrex aggravic series ni Adidas as I'm seeing it on a lot of races even on ultras at maganda naman daw.

I picked up some barely used Terrex Agravics for under that budget and doing me great

Hoka challengers or adidas terrex for dry days, Salomon quest 4 gore tex for wet/muddy/snowy days

Adidas Terrex for dry days, North Face waterproof trail shoes rain/snow days

I use adidas terrex. Had them for 3 years and they’re holding up great

My Adidas Terrex served me pretty well given that I got them on a deep discount. Thinking about [Hoka Tor](https://www.hoka.com/en/us/all-gender-footwear/tor-summit/197634113876.html) for my next pair.

Adidas Terrex after years in Keens. They're lighter and I can usually find them for $60

Addidas Terrex all the way!

I’d say don’t fix whats not broken. I like the terrex personally. I’ve only tried some Pegasus trails besides the terrex but I ruined em pretty quickly. I tend to drag my back foot when I fore hand. I have a buddy who raves about the Saucony endorphins as well.

Got my terrex for $49 at sierra. Whitin for dry days, and a pair of xero boots that I waxed for ankle protection.

I traveled for a year and did many hikes around the world including the Andes. I had the Adidas Terrex Trail runners and they were the perfect shoe. On my bigger hikes in Patagonia and Colombia, I was able to rent boots where more heavy duty footwear was recommended. My terrex sufficed for other trails in the Andes, though. Renting gear is super common.

I got a pair of Adidas Terrex on sale 2 years ago and they have served me quite well.

Fellow Pennsylvanian here... and this struggle is real! I'm somewhat in the same boat as you as I've been trying to find shoes that are protective against the rocks and roots of our region while also being durable enough to get your money's worth out of the shoes. Here's my progression of footwear over the past 5-7 years or so along with some insights you can take as suggestions. None of these options are zero drop though except the Merrell trail gloves. Adidas Terrex - Pros: good coushion, plenty of padding and protection against rocks. Cons: not wide enough for my feet and they changed the cut of the heel stabilizer to be too high. Merrell Trail Glove - Pros: out of box comfort and very light. Cons: not at all good on rocks. Asics Gel Venture - Pros: out of box comfort and good tread. Cons: not durable, not wide enought, bad quality control. Merrell Moab Speed 1 - Pros: great durability of shoe body, available in wide sizes, and sufficient protection against rocks. Cons: tread is not durable. However, this is probably my favorite trail runner and I wish it was still in production. Its a 500 mile shoe with 300 mile tread. Brooks Cascadia 13 and 15 - Pros: quality tread and good rock protection. Cons - not as wide as I'd like in their 2E size and the heel lock fabric deteriorated quickly causing blisters on my heel. New Balance Hierro V7 - Pros: good coushion and heel support. Cons - that damn flappy thing on the heel, lack of padding in the tongue, durability. Brooks Cascadia 16 - Pros: great rock plate, awesome tread, and wider toebox in 2E size. Cons - shit quality. Regardless, I went through 3 pairs and just dropped the 3rd in the trash after hiking up Old Rag in Shennandoah a week ago. 500 mile tread on a 250 mile shoe body that is not worth the cost. Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Pros - lightweight and PA approved rock plate. Cons - durability and the redesign in general. Wore these on a 260 mile section hike and they messed up my feet and gave me blisters on top of my toes. Was fully refunded though. Merrell Nova 4 - arrives in the mail today in advance of a 120 mile AT section in central Va in a couple of weeks. Might move onto Topo Terraventures or Ultraventures next.

The Terrex are so bad and I am surprised people stick with them. They probably are better than others, but far far from great. Take a look at Merrell or Nike Pegasus. More expensive than Terrex, but you won't have a hole in the side mid season.

I’d ask the same question, and add that I want a show with good arch support. After years of using a combination of Terrexes and Merrell MOAB 3, my aches have become flatter 🙃 and I find that after a long round, my lower back starts getting tight..

Merrells. The Adidas Terrex wore out too fast.

For wet rocks, Continental rubber on Adidas Terrex shoes was quite nice when I had them few years ago (don’t remember the exact model though)

I wore my Terrex all over Japan, highly recommend.

I went to go outdoors last weekend and got some Adidas terrex out of the sale section for £45 and they had another pair I would have bought, if they were my size, for £24! So I’d definitely recommend going there just to try stuff on, check the sales section and check online for lower prices of the ones you do like.

Summertime, I like to wear my non-waterproof shoes so they are cooler and more breathable. Just got some Merrell MTL Long Sky 2’s and they’re decent for both traction and lightness. Got a pair of Adidas Terrex for the cold and wet courses. And Merrell Moab’s for dry cold places.

I’ve found the adidas Terrex a pretty good all rounder, would need to check the exact model though as they all sound the same.

Same issue: toe box too narrow; very stiff; does not cushion at all. Surprised!

I guess it depends. I live in the heavily wooded north. My home course is a ski resort in the winter. I need mid-to-high top trail shoes. As light as I can find while still being waterproof. Vans or running shoes won't do. I'm a Terrex fan myself. If you play on park courses more often, you can probably get away with something more basic. Go for comfort. But if you play out in the shit like me, pull the trigger on another pair of Terrex.

I have this, and it's amazing. I even use it for rucking.

Terrex trail runners. Only downside is that some of them aren't water proof.