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  1. Shoes

Best Trail Running Shoes Under $100

Compare the Best Trail Running Shoes under $100 with detailed specifications and features. Find the perfect Trail Running Shoes to upgrade your Trail Running setup.

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

Shoes Recently Added

Asics Gel Venture 11AsicsNew2026Kiprun KipclimbKiprunNew2026Kiprun KipsummitKiprunNew2026Salomon TemperSalomon2025Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVLSalomon2025

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Popular comparisons: Budget

Asics Gel Venture 10
Asics Gel Venture 11
VS
Shoes

Asics Gel Venture 10

3 – 1

Asics Gel Venture 11

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Kiprun XT8
Kiprun MT3
VS
Shoes

Kiprun XT8

1 – 0

Kiprun MT3

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New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
New Balance Tektrel
VS
Shoes

New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

3 – 0

New Balance Tektrel

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Joma Sierra 7
Joma Sima
VS
Shoes

Joma Sierra 7

2 – 0

Joma Sima

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Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun Kipsummit
VS
Shoes

Kiprun Race Light

2 – 2

Kiprun Kipsummit

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Kiprun Race Light
Joma Sierra 7
VS
Shoes

Kiprun Race Light

2 – 1

Joma Sierra 7

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Kiprun Kipsummit
Kiprun XT8
VS
Shoes

Kiprun Kipsummit

1 – 2

Kiprun XT8

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Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL
Joma Shock
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Shoes

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

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Joma Shock

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Higher-end products first

18 of 174 shoes

Under $100

Full ranking: Shoes

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

1
Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun
BudgetMax cushioning
£100
GBP
240 g18 mm4 mm
2
Kiprun Kipsummit
Kiprun Kipsummit
Kiprun
BudgetMax cushioning
£89.99
GBP
295 g39 mm6 mm
3
Joma Sierra 7
Joma Sierra 7
Joma
BudgetRocky & technical terrain
€89
EUR
298 g—7 mm
1
Our pick · Best for Budget
Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun
BudgetMax cushioning
£100
GBP
240 g18 mm4 mm
4
Kiprun XT8
Kiprun XT8
Kiprun
BudgetMud
£79.99
GBP
315 g—8 mm
5
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL
Salomon
BudgetMax cushioning
£74.99
GBP
248 g35 mm8 mm
6
Joma Shock
Joma Shock
Joma
Budget
€51
EUR
——8 mm
7
Joma Sima
Joma Sima
Joma
Budget
€96
EUR
304 g—7 mm
8
Kiprun Kipclimb
Kiprun Kipclimb
Kiprun
BudgetMud
£99.99
GBP
305 g32 mm6 mm
9
Kiprun MT3
Kiprun MT3
Kiprun
BudgetMud
£89.99
GBP
315 g—8 mm
10
Joma Tundra
Joma Tundra
Joma
BudgetWide feet
€67
EUR
—27 mm7 mm
11
New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
New Balance
Budget
€80
EUR
286 g—6 mm
12
Joma Sierra 6
Joma Sierra 6
Joma
BudgetWide feet
$78
USD
290 g26 mm6 mm
Out of Stock
13
Asics Gel Venture 10
Asics Gel Venture 10
Asics
BudgetRoad to trail
$56
USD
323 g33.5 mm10 mm
14
New Balance Tektrel
New Balance Tektrel
New Balance
Budget
$90
USD
293 g32.2 mm8 mm
15
Asics Gel Venture 11
Asics Gel Venture 11
Asics
BudgetRoad to trail
$80
USD
326 g35.5 mm10 mm
16
Salomon Temper
Salomon Temper
Salomon
BudgetRoad to trail
€60
EUR
290 g27 mm8 mm
17
Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2
Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2
Adidas
BudgetWaterproof
€80
EUR
366 g30 mm10 mm
18
Nike Juniper Trail 3
Nike Juniper Trail 3
Nike
BudgetHiking
$90
USD
323 g32 mm10 mm

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).