Adidas - Terrex Soulstride Trail Running Shoes

I went from hiking to trail running a little over a year ago and have used 3 different shoes so far: * Vans Ultrarange: mostly used these because they were my casual hiking shoes and had good cushioning. they worked fine for the short distances I started with but nowhere near the grip and comfort needed for a longer treks * Altra Lone Peak 8: my first trail running shoe because the zero drop and large toebox intrigued me. I also wanted something that could double as a hiking shoe since I also do that a lot. I really like them especially for more technical runs as the lack of a platform makes it feel like you're gripping the trail. They lack as much of a cushioning/stack as others so they can't really be used every day, especially if you're going long distances. I will probably keep using them for hiking and upgrade when they reach their limit. * Adidas SoulStride: just recently bought these mostly because I had a coupon, they were already on sale, and I needed a second pair of running shoes so I could go out more regularly. Since they're new to me, I am still getting used to them but I have been working on increasing my distances and they seem to be working well for that. The extra cushioning (as compare with the Lone Peaks) is great as is the 'rocker' design that almost naturally rolls my foot forward. Love the way they almost feel effortless to run in at times. Not a PR shoe necessarily (though I did get close to a PR the first time I ran in them), but definitely ideal for longer runs, especially ones that involve multiple surfaces. I am guess they won't be quite as good on technical routes, but I haven't tried them there. Probably will work well for hiking, but the extra elevation from the stacks may not feel as intuitive on rougher terrains as the Lone Peaks with their close to the ground feel. ETA: as others have said, trail running shoes are an individual thing. There's not one or two shoes that are far and away the best. What I did was read reviews, focusing on different pros/cons, and paid close attention to how I walk, run, and hike for a while before deciding on the Lone Peaks based on that.

I’ve run in a couple of those. If you’re mostly on road, muddy paths and fields, I’d lean toward the Pegasus Trail 5 out of that list. It feels the most “road shoe first” but still handles light trail and mud fine. Super comfortable and easy to live with day to day. The Terrex Soulstride is decent too, but it feels a bit firmer and more trail-leaning. Grip is good, but on longer road stretches I noticed it more underfoot. Haven’t personally used the Ghost Trail, but friends who like the regular Ghost seem happy with it. For Peak District stuff in summer (dry-ish trails), any of these would work, but if you’re getting them under £70, Pegasus Trail is probably the safest all-rounder. Road-to-trail shoes are always a compromise anyway.

+1 for terrex. I've had Ax3s and when they died I replaced those with Ax4s. Just also got some terrex soulstrides and they are promising so far.

**Edited: For Women pala OP hanap mo! Here's the updated recos:** **Trail Running Shoes (2-3k)** - **[Merrell Fly Strike WOMEN](https://s.shopee.ph/6fXxkuvac6):** Solid to maganda grip nya and okay for hiking and trail running. Lightweight lang din. - **[PEAK Dune WOMEN](https://s.shopee.ph/6Abh9xuNlx):** Good trail running shoes din eto. Much better option compared to Camel na nagiging stiff and madulas ayon sa iba. Maganda stability + comfort. - **[Adidas Terrex Soulstride WOMEN](https://s.shopee.ph/4VTTB2Zzdq):** Maganda yung grippy traxion outsole niya. Good talaga for hiking and trail running. Maganda grip sa madudulas na surfaces. - **[Merrell Morphlite WOMEN](https://s.shopee.ph/4VTTB5ic0P):** Sticky rubber outsole niya so solid din grip and traction nito. - **[Merrell Burlwood Women](https://s.shopee.ph/qaAoOzcZU):** This one is 3.9k na but good rin as trail running shoes. Outsole is made of Vibram so maganda grip niya talaga and good for muddy trails. - **[Merrell Antora 3 WOMEN](https://s.shopee.ph/4q6JZtGUsb):** May odor control tong shoes na ito which is what I like about it. May shock absorption and maganda outsole niya Vibram TC5+ sobrang ganda ng traction neto 3.9k siya.

I've used Adidas Terrex, Vans, and now Nike Pegasus Trail. The Nike's have been my favorite thus far in terms of comfort and keeping my feet dry.

Trail Runners are my favorite, I particularly enjoy Adidas Terrex I always have a waterproof and non-waterproof pair and use whichever is more suitable for conditions that day. I play a couple times a week and my shoes typically last 1.5-2 years that way

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

Spikes typically have very little cushion compared to trail running shoes, so it really depends on the trails you plan to run. But unless you’re trying to break some personal record, it’s kinda pointless. I have dragonfly XC spikes that I use for 5k’s but I never do any kind of crazy trails in them. One wrong step on a rock and it’s a sprained ankle. Not a big deal in a 5k with a ton of people around and medical nearby. But out running alone, yea it can potentially be a big problem. XC shoes are also going to wear out a lot faster, especially in the heel. I have 3 pairs of trail shoes I use if I go out alone. One pair of trail runners Adidas Terrex I picked up super cheap that I just use on flat dirt, and two pairs of hiking shoes, Columbia low tops and North Face high tops for rugged terrain that are both 5+ years old. I can honestly run fine in any of them, just not fast of course.

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

Adidas Terrex is the answer.