Trail Running Shoes Reviews

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Weight
10.70 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Altra Olympus 3.0 is a maximally cushioned trail shoe that works well on just about any trail. If you’re going to be out on the trail for a substantial amount of time, you’ll likely appreciate...” Read expert review
Denny Krahe
Running Coach and Podcast Host.
Weight
11.90 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Brooks Cascadia 13 gets a modern upper in the latest iteration while maintaining its midsole, outsole and other details from the previous version. The shoe is relatively heavy, which drags down...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
10.30 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Saucony Koa TR bills itself as a hybrid solution for those seeking a running shoe that will handle both trails and paved surfaces. While the shoe is comfortable and supportive, it falls short of...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Hoka One One Challenger ATR 4 is a shoe that epitomizes the best of both worlds in a couple of key areas.  The Challenger ATR 4 is a trail shoe that can handle pavement, while also...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
10.40 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Gecko XT incorporates some great features into the upper and midsole, but ultimately falls short of its intended use as a trail shoe for the toughest of trails.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
11.90 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Trail
“The New Balance Hierro v3 is a beast of a trail runner that can log lots of miles on multiple surfaces. At an affordable price point, it is worth a look.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
9.70 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Caldera 2 offers runners a strong balance of speed and durability on natural trails, roads, paved trails, fire roads and most other surfaces.” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
11.40 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Altra Timp is a highly cushioned trail shoe that will perform well in nearly any trail conditions. If you’re looking for a “do everything” trail shoe, the Timp might be the shoe for you.” Read expert review
Denny Krahe
Running Coach and Podcast Host.
Weight
9.70 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Brooks Mazama 2 makes minor modifications to improve an already excellent shoe for trail running.  It is light and fast, making it a go-to option for trail racing on courses up to 50K...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
11.30 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Saucony Peregrine 8 is a lightweight trail shoe that performs as any trail shoe should. It offers ample support for the foot and grips on all types of surfaces from loose gravel to packed dirt....” Read expert review
Jeremy White
5k, 10k and Half Marathon Expert