{"id":5806,"date":"2021-10-17T16:08:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-17T16:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/?page_id=5806"},"modified":"2023-08-01T16:34:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T16:34:41","slug":"best-trail-running-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/best-trail-running-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Trail Running Shoes (2024 Updated Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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11 Best Trail Running Shoes (2024 Updated Guide)<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Published on: 10\/17\/2021
Last updated on: 07\/31\/2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a hurry? Go directly to the top 11.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trail running is a beautiful way to combine a passion for running with nature exploration. However, whether you’re an experienced trail runner or just about to hit the trails for the very first time, choosing your shoes can be more complicated<\/strong> than it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you thought finding a good pair of road running shoes<\/a> was difficult, then the possibilities when it comes to trail running shoes might make your head spin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don’t worry: we’re here to guide you in your selection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we’ve prepared a list of the top eleven<\/strong> trail running shoes of 2024 (so far) with various and unanimously acclaimed models to make sure everyone can find at least one pair that’s perfect for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re new to trail running, we suggest looking at our tips<\/a><\/strong> to purchase your first model. For more experienced trail runners, you can visit our list pages<\/strong>. They offer powerful filters to find the ideal model based on the desired attributes<\/strong> (e.g., terrain, stack height, drop, distance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Method<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Since 2017, the Runner’s Lab team has been analyzing reviews from expert and casual athletes<\/strong> to reach a consensus<\/strong> and overall score<\/strong> for each trail running shoe. A test already offers a wealth of information on the various pros and cons of each trail shoe. However, only a systematic review<\/strong> can allow us to draw conclusions applicable to most runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, one runner may criticize the lack of cushion in one shoe while another may find it comfortable enough. Some will experience blisters, while others will have no discomfort whatsoever. Our goal is to determine whether a disadvantage or benefit is an isolated report<\/strong> or, on the contrary if it’s a generalized pattern<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, we check the claims of brands and testers against scientific research evidence<\/strong> to clarify specific hot-talking points like the impact of the person’s weight, the heel-toe drop, and the stack height on the risk of injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Selection of the Best Trail Running Shoes for Men and Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Comparison table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Model<\/th>Heel height<\/strong><\/th>Drop<\/strong><\/th>Weight<\/strong><\/th>Cushioning<\/th>Lugs<\/th>Rock plate<\/th>Available in GTX<\/th>Best offer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Hoka Speedgoat 5
\"Speedgoat <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		33 mm<\/td>4 mm<\/td>10.2 oz\/290 g<\/td>Balanced<\/td>5 mm<\/td>\u274c<\/span> <\/td>\u2714<\/span> <\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Brooks Cascadia 16
\"Cascadia <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		29 mm<\/td>8 mm<\/td>10.5 oz\/298 g<\/td>Soft<\/td>3.5 mm<\/td>\u2714<\/span> <\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Saucony Peregrine 13
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\"Peregrine <\/picture><\/a><\/a><\/td>		28 mm<\/td>4 mm<\/td>9.2 oz\/260 g<\/td>Firm<\/td>5 mm<\/td>\u2714<\/span> <\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Salomon Sense Ride 5
\"Sense <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		29.6 mm<\/td>8 mm<\/td>10.3 oz\/293 g<\/td>Firm<\/td>3.5 mm<\/td>\u274c<\/span> <\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Hoka Mafate Speed 4
\"Mafate <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		33 mm<\/td>4 mm<\/td>10.4 oz\/295 g<\/td>Soft<\/td>5 mm<\/td>\u274c<\/span> <\/td>\u274c<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Nike React Terra Kiger 9
\"React <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		31 mm<\/td>3 mm<\/td>10.1 oz\/286 g<\/td>Balanced<\/td><\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>\u274c<\/span> <\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
La Sportiva Bushido II
\"Bushido <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		19 mm<\/td>6 mm<\/td>10.5 oz\/298 g<\/td>Firm<\/td>3.5 mm<\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Altra Olympus 5
\"Olympus <\/picture><\/a><\/a><\/td>		33 mm<\/td>0 mm<\/td>12.3 oz\/350 g<\/td>Soft<\/td>4 mm<\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>\u274c<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Asics Fuji Lite 3
\"Fuji <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		28 mm<\/td>4 mm<\/td>9.2 oz\/260 g<\/td>Soft<\/td>4 mm<\/td>\u274c<\/span><\/td>\u274c<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v7
\"Fresh <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		28 mm<\/td>8 mm<\/td>10.6 oz\/301 g<\/td>Soft<\/td>4.5 mm<\/td>\u274c<\/span><\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Brooks Catamount 2
\"Catamount <\/picture><\/a><\/td>		30 mm<\/td>6 mm<\/td>9.7 oz\/275 g<\/td>Balanced<\/td>4 mm<\/td>\u2714<\/span><\/td>\u274c<\/span><\/td>Check price \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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1. Hoka Speedgoat 5: the undisputed queen of trail<\/h3>\n\n\n
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