Best shoes for Trail Running
Comparisons by terrain, gait and budget. Tested on real mountain trails, not in a lab.
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Best Waterproof (GORE-TEX) Trail Running Shoes 2026
The best waterproof GORE-TEX trail shoes in 2026: Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX and Asics Gel-Trabuco 14 GTX, plus two non-membrane alternatives that drain. When GORE-TEX helps and when a fast-draining shoe is better. Women's versions included.
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Women's and Wide-Fit Trail Running Shoes: A 2026 Fit Guide
A trail shoe guide organised by fit: 3 wide-toe-box models for wide feet (Altra Lone Peak 9, Topo Ultraventure 4, New Balance Hierro v9) and 3 built on a genuine women's last (Hoka Speedgoat 7, Merrell Antora 4, Salomon Sense Ride 5). How to measure your foot and which runner each one is for.
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Best Trail Running Shoes 2026: the 6 That Are Genuinely Worth It
Comparison of the 6 best trail running shoes in 2026: Salomon Sense Ride 5, La Sportiva Bushido III, Hoka Challenger 8, Salomon Speedcross 6, Merrell Agility Peak 5 and NNormal Kjerag. Weight, drop, lugs, grip and which terrain each one is for.
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Best Shoes for Backyard Ultra 2026: Buying Guide
The 4 best shoes for Backyard Ultra in 2026: Altra Lone Peak 9, New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9, Saucony Peregrine 16 and Salomon Sense Ride 5. Wide toe box, durability and comfort for dozens of 4.167-mile loops.
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Best Cushioned Trail Running Shoes for Ultras 2026
The 6 best max-cushion trail shoes for ultra and long distance in 2026: Hoka Tecton X3, Hoka Speedgoat 7, Hoka Mafate 5, Brooks Cascadia 18, Nike Ultrafly and Hoka Challenger 8. Carbon plate, PEBA/ZoomX foams, stability and which runner each one is for.
6 picks comparedUpdated Jul 2026Read more → - ShoesFeatured
Best Barefoot & Minimalist Trail Running Shoes 2026
The 5 best barefoot and minimalist trail running shoes in 2026: Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III, Altra Lone Peak 9, Freet Feldom 3, Vibram FiveFingers V-Trail and Saguaro. Zero drop, wide toe box, proprioception and how to transition without getting injured.
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Best Trail Shoes for Mud & Technical Terrain 2026
The 4 best trail shoes for mud and technical terrain in 2026: Salomon Speedcross 6, Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260, La Sportiva Bushido III and La Sportiva Mutant. Lugs, grip on rock and mud, and which terrain each one is for.
4 picks comparedUpdated Jun 2026Read more → - ShoesFeatured
Best Value & Budget Trail Running Shoes 2026
The 4 best value trail running shoes in 2026: Merrell Agility Peak 5, Asics Gel-Trabuco 14 GTX, Saguaro and Hoka Challenger 8. Good performance without paying premium, from €45, and what NOT to sacrifice when saving.
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