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Best Trail Running Shoes 2026

Compare 174 trail running shoes from Asics, Kiprun, Joma and more by weight, stack height, drop, lug depth and price. Independent scores, updated every week.

Browse by useAllBudgetWide feetMax cushioningMudUltras & long distanceHikingRoad to trailWaterproofRocky & technical terrainLightweight

Shoes Recently Added

Mount to Coast M1Mount to CoastNewAug 2026Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2SalomonNewAug 2026Hoka Tecton X 4HokaNewAug 2026INOV-8 Trailfly ProINOV-8NewAug 2026Altra Olympus 7AltraNewAug 2026

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Popular Shoes Comparisons

Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 7
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Hoka Speedgoat 6

2 – 1

Hoka Speedgoat 7

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Hoka Speedgoat 7
Hoka Challenger 8
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Shoes

Hoka Speedgoat 7

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Hoka Challenger 8

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Brooks Ghost Trail
Brooks Cascadia 19
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Shoes

Brooks Ghost Trail

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Brooks Cascadia 19

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Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Challenger 8
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Shoes

Hoka Speedgoat 6

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Hoka Challenger 8

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Norda 005
Norda 001A
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Norda 005

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Asics Trabuco 14
Asics Trabuco 13
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Asics Trabuco 14

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Topo Mtn Racer 4
Topo Ultraventure 4
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Salomon Ultra Glide 4
Salomon Genesis
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174 of 174 shoes

Full ranking: Shoes

174 products ordered by our score. Click a column to sort by it. How we score

1
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka
Rocky & technical terrainLightweight
€112
EUR
278 g40 mm5 mm
2
Kailas Fuga Ex 330
Kailas Fuga Ex 330
Kailas
Ultras & long distanceRoad to trail
$199
USD
285 g39 mm5 mm
3
Hoka Speedgoat 7
Hoka Speedgoat 7
Hoka
Ultras & long distanceRocky & technical terrain
€159.95
EUR
272 g38 mm5 mm
1
Our pick · Best overall
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka
Rocky & technical terrainLightweight
€112
EUR
278 g40 mm5 mm
4
Merrell Agility Peak 6
Merrell Agility Peak 6
Merrell
HikingRocky & technical terrain
$165
USD
278 g38 mm8 mm
5
Hoka Torrent 5
Hoka Torrent 5
Hoka
Rocky & technical terrainLightweight
$129.95
USD
264 g35 mm5 mm
6
Norda 005
Norda 005
Norda
$325
USD
227 g38 mm7 mm
7
Hoka Challenger 8
Hoka Challenger 8
Hoka
Max cushioningHiking
€149.95
EUR
275 g44 mm7 mm
8
The North Face Offtrail Ultra
The North Face Offtrail Ultra
The North Face
Ultras & long distance
$190
USD
269 g35 mm6 mm
9
NNormal Kjerag Brut
NNormal Kjerag Brut
NNormal
MudRocky & technical terrain
€200
EUR
230 g28.5 mm6 mm
10
Asics Fujispeed 4
Asics Fujispeed 4
Asics
$180
USD
240 g43 mm5 mm
11
Hoka Tecton X 4
Hoka Tecton X 4
Hoka
Ultras & long distanceRocky & technical terrain
$274.95
USD
261 g38 mm5 mm
12
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
The North Face
Max cushioningUltras & long distance
$170
USD
278 g44 mm6 mm
13
Kiprun Kipsummit Race
Kiprun Kipsummit Race
Kiprun
Rocky & technical terrain
£199.99
GBP
255 g37.5 mm6 mm
14
Norda 001A
Norda 001A
Norda
Ultras & long distanceRocky & technical terrain
$295
USD
298 g39 mm5 mm
15
Salomon Ultra Glide 4
Salomon Ultra Glide 4
Salomon
Max cushioningUltras & long distance
€149.95
EUR
275 g39 mm6 mm
16
NNormal Tomir 2
NNormal Tomir 2
NNormal
Rocky & technical terrain
€170
EUR
264 g33 mm8 mm
17
Hoka Mafate 5
Hoka Mafate 5
Hoka
Max cushioningUltras & long distance
€179.95
EUR
315 g44 mm8 mm
18
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
Asics
Lightweight
€249.95
EUR
255 g41.5 mm5 mm
19
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2
Adidas
Ultras & long distance
$224.95
USD
269 g38 mm8 mm
20
Craft Vild 1
Craft Vild 1
Craft
Rocky & technical terrainLightweight
$179.95
USD
260 g36.5 mm7 mm
21
Kiprun Race Ultra 2
Kiprun Race Ultra 2
Kiprun
Max cushioningMud
£149.99
GBP
280 g—8 mm
22
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
New Balance
Hiking
€159.95
EUR
306 g42 mm4 mm
23
LOWA Fortux
LOWA Fortux
LOWA
Max cushioningUltras & long distance
€161
EUR
260 g32.5 mm6 mm
24
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
Merrell
Rocky & technical terrain
$200
USD
210 g25 mm6 mm
25
Adidas Terrex Agravic 3
Adidas Terrex Agravic 3
Adidas
Rocky & technical terrain
€140
EUR
275 g32.5 mm8 mm
26
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
INOV-8
MudRocky & technical terrain
$160
USD
242 g12 mm0 mm
27
INOV-8 Trailfly Pro
INOV-8 Trailfly Pro
INOV-8
Rocky & technical terrainLightweight
$195
USD
228 g34 mm6 mm
28
Kiprun MT Cushion 2
Kiprun MT Cushion 2
Kiprun
Max cushioningRocky & technical terrain
£109.99
GBP
282 g—4 mm
29
Asics Blazeblast
Asics Blazeblast
Asics
Max cushioningRoad to trail
€159.95
EUR
252 g43 mm8 mm
30
Mount to Coast M1
Mount to Coast M1
Mount to Coast
Max cushioningUltras & long distance
$195
USD
280 g38 mm4 mm
31
Brooks Cascadia Elite
Brooks Cascadia Elite
Brooks
Ultras & long distance
$274.95
USD
269 g41 mm6 mm
32
Kiprun Kipsummit Max
Kiprun Kipsummit Max
Kiprun
Max cushioning
$149.95
USD
286 g39 mm6 mm
33
INOV-8 Trailtalon
INOV-8 Trailtalon
INOV-8
Wide feetMud
$160
USD
276 g31 mm6 mm
34
Salomon Genesis
Salomon Genesis
Salomon
Road to trailRocky & technical terrain
€150
EUR
275 g33 mm8 mm
35
Asics TRABUCO MAX 4
Asics TRABUCO MAX 4
Asics
Road to trail
$126
USD
320 g41 mm5 mm
36
Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun
BudgetMax cushioning
£100
GBP
240 g18 mm4 mm
37
Merrell MTL Long Sky 2
Merrell MTL Long Sky 2
Merrell
Rocky & technical terrain
$170
USD
235 g23.5 mm4 mm
38
INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2
INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2
INOV-8
Wide feetMud
$150
USD
266 g11 mm4 mm
39
Joma TR-7
Joma TR-7
Joma
€120
EUR
260 g38 mm8 mm
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Popular Shoes Brands

These brands are known for producing high-quality shoes used by trail runners worldwide.

All brands
  • Asics

    14 modelsBest rated:Fujispeed 4
  • Kiprun

    12 modelsBest rated:Kipsummit Race
  • Joma

    10 modelsBest rated:TR-7
  • Merrell

    9 modelsBest rated:Agility Peak 6
  • Salomon

    9 modelsBest rated:Ultra Glide 4
  • Craft

    8 modelsBest rated:Vild 1
  • Hoka

    8 modelsBest rated:Speedgoat 6
  • La Sportiva

    8 modelsBest rated:Prodigio Pro
  • Nike

    8 modelsBest rated:ACG Ultrafly 2
  • Adidas

    6 modelsBest rated:Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2
  • Altra

    6 modelsBest rated:Olympus 275 HiLo
  • Brooks

    6 modelsBest rated:Cascadia Elite
  • Icebug

    6 modelsBest rated:Järv Gaiter RB9X
  • INOV-8

    6 modelsBest rated:Mudtalon Zero V2
  • Saucony

    6 modelsBest rated:Peregrine 16
  • The North Face

    6 modelsBest rated:Offtrail Ultra
  • Topo

    6 modelsBest rated:Mtn Racer 4
  • NNormal

    5 modelsBest rated:Kjerag Brut
  • LOWA

    4 modelsBest rated:Fortux
  • On

    4 modelsBest rated:Cloudultra Pro
  • Dynafit

    3 modelsBest rated:Ultra DNA
  • Kailas

    3 modelsBest rated:Fuga Ex 330
  • Mammut

    3 modelsBest rated:Aenergy Trail Speed Low
  • Mizuno

    3 modelsBest rated:Wave Mujin 11
  • New Balance

    3 modelsBest rated:Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
  • Norda

    3 modelsBest rated:005
  • Puma

    3 modelsBest rated:Voyage Nitro 4
  • Diadora

    2 modelsBest rated:Nucleo 2 GR
  • Mount to Coast

    2 modelsBest rated:M1
  • Scarpa

    2 modelsBest rated:Golden Gate 2

FAQ

Trail Running Shoes: questions runners ask

What are the best trail running shoes in 2026?

By specs, Hoka Speedgoat 6 leads the 174 trail running shoes we compare, followed by Kailas Fuga Ex 330, Hoka Speedgoat 7. The ranking puts every model against all the others on the specs that matter.

How much do trail running shoes cost?

From $51 (Joma Shock) to $325 (Norda 005), with an average of $159.

Which trail running shoes are best for cushioning?

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL leads on cushioning, with 44 mm: first of the 174 models we compare.

Which trail running shoes are best for lightness?

La Sportiva VK Boa leads on lightness, with 180 g: first of the 174 models we compare.

Which brands make the most trail running shoes?

The brands with most models here are Asics (14), Kiprun (12), Joma (10).

All Shoes by brand · 174

Adidas · 6

  • Adidas Terrex Agravic 3
  • Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
  • Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2
  • Adidas Terrex Agravic TT
  • Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2
  • Adidas Tracerocker 2

Altra · 6

  • Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus
  • Altra Lone Peak 9
  • Altra Olympus 275 HiLo
  • Altra Olympus 6
  • Altra Olympus 7
  • Altra Timp 6

Asics · 14

  • Asics Blazeblast
  • Asics Fuji Lite 6
  • Asics Fuji Lite 7
  • Asics Fujispeed 4
  • Asics Gel Venture 10
  • Asics Gel Venture 11
  • Asics METAFUJI TRAIL
  • Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
  • Asics Novablast 5 TR
  • Asics Sonoma 8
  • Asics Trabuco 13
  • Asics Trabuco 14
  • Asics TRABUCO MAX 4
  • Asics Trabuco Max 5

Brooks · 6

  • Brooks Caldera 8
  • Brooks Cascadia 19
  • Brooks Cascadia 20
  • Brooks Cascadia Elite
  • Brooks Divide 6
  • Brooks Ghost Trail

Craft · 8

  • Craft Endurance Trail
  • Craft Nordic Trail 2
  • Craft Pure Trail Pro
  • Craft Pure Trail X
  • Craft Ultra Trail 2
  • Craft Vild 1
  • Craft Xplor 2
  • Craft Xplor Pro

Diadora · 2

  • Diadora Nucleo 2 GR
  • Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2

Dynafit · 3

  • Dynafit Alpine DNA 2
  • Dynafit Ultra 100 V3
  • Dynafit Ultra DNA

Hoka · 8

  • Hoka Challenger 8
  • Hoka Mafate 5
  • Hoka Mafate Speed 4
  • Hoka Speedgoat 6
  • Hoka Speedgoat 7
  • Hoka Stinson 7
  • Hoka Tecton X 4
  • Hoka Torrent 5

Icebug · 6

  • Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X
  • Icebug Aura RB9X
  • Icebug Järv Gaiter RB9X
  • Icebug Järv RB9X
  • Icebug Myr BUGrip
  • Icebug Pytho6 RB9X

INOV-8 · 6

  • INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2
  • INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
  • INOV-8 TrailFly Max
  • INOV-8 Trailfly Pro
  • INOV-8 TrailFly Zero V2
  • INOV-8 Trailtalon

Joma · 10

  • Joma Rase
  • Joma Shock
  • Joma Sierra 6
  • Joma Sierra 7
  • Joma Sima
  • Joma TR-5
  • Joma TR-7
  • Joma TR-8
  • Joma TR-9
  • Joma Tundra

Kailas · 3

  • Kailas Fuga Ex 3
  • Kailas Fuga Ex 330
  • Kailas Fuga Ex Pro

Kiprun · 12

  • Kiprun Kipclimb
  • Kiprun Kipclimb Max
  • Kiprun Kipride Gravel
  • Kiprun Kipsummit
  • Kiprun Kipsummit Max
  • Kiprun Kipsummit Race
  • Kiprun Kipsummit WP
  • Kiprun MT Cushion 2
  • Kiprun MT3
  • Kiprun Race Light
  • Kiprun Race Ultra 2
  • Kiprun XT8

La Sportiva · 8

  • La Sportiva Akasha 2
  • La Sportiva Bushido III
  • La Sportiva Jackal 2
  • La Sportiva Lycan 2
  • La Sportiva Prodigio
  • La Sportiva Prodigio 2
  • La Sportiva Prodigio Pro
  • La Sportiva VK Boa

LOWA · 4

  • LOWA Amplux 2
  • LOWA Citux
  • LOWA Fortux
  • LOWA Skyterra

Mammut · 3

  • Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low
  • Mammut Aenergy Trail Endurance Ultra Low
  • Mammut Aenergy Trail Speed Low

Merrell · 9

  • Merrell Agility Peak 5
  • Merrell Agility Peak 6
  • Merrell Morphlite
  • Merrell MTL Adapt
  • Merrell MTL Long Sky 2
  • Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
  • Merrell MTL Speedarc Peak
  • Merrell Nova 4
  • Merrell ProMorph

Mizuno · 3

  • Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX
  • Mizuno Wave Daichi 9
  • Mizuno Wave Mujin 11

Mount to Coast · 2

  • Mount to Coast H1
  • Mount to Coast M1

New Balance · 3

  • New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
  • New Balance Tektrel

Nike · 8

  • Nike ACG Pegasus Trail
  • Nike ACG Ultrafly 2
  • Nike ACG Zegama Trail
  • Nike Juniper Trail 3
  • Nike Kiger 10
  • Nike Pegasus Trail 5
  • Nike Wildhorse 10
  • Nike Zegama 2

NNormal · 5

  • NNormal Cadí
  • NNormal Kjerag 1
  • NNormal Kjerag 2
  • NNormal Kjerag Brut
  • NNormal Tomir 2

Norda · 3

  • Norda 001A
  • Norda 002
  • Norda 005

On · 4

  • On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
  • On Cloudultra 3
  • On Cloudultra Pro
  • On Cloudvista 2

Puma · 3

  • Puma Electrify Nitro 4
  • Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4
  • Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Salomon · 9

  • Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL
  • Salomon Genesis
  • Salomon Genesis 2
  • Salomon Pulsar
  • Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
  • Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6
  • Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX
  • Salomon Temper
  • Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Saucony · 6

  • Saucony Guide TR
  • Saucony Peregrine 16
  • Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX
  • Saucony Ride TR3
  • Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
  • Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX

Scarpa · 2

  • Scarpa Golden Gate 2
  • Scarpa Spin Ultra 2

The North Face · 6

  • The North Face Altamesa 300
  • The North Face Altamesa 500
  • The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
  • The North Face Offtrail Ultra
  • The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
  • The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4

Topo · 6

  • Topo Mtn Racer 4
  • Topo Pursuit 2
  • Topo Traverse
  • Topo Ultraventure 4
  • Topo Ultraventure 5
  • Topo Vista