Trail Running Shoes Reviews

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Weight
10.40 oz.
Drop
12 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Mizuno Wave Daichi 2 professes to be a trail shoe built for all kinds of terrain. But its small lugs do not handle even moderate trail challenges. The lugs regularly fail to grip a muddy surface...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
9.90 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Caldera is a versatile, well cushioned, stable, high mileage trainer/racer. Brooks fans looking to free themselves from the clunky and unforgiving Cascadia will find salvation in this new flexible...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
11.20 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Trail
“The North Face Endurus TR (retails for $130) is a new model intended to deliver maximum cushioning for trail runners. Beyond the comfortable fit, the Endurus provides solid traction through dirt, mud,...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
9.70 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Trail
“The Altra Lone Peak 3.0 is a zero drop neutral trail running shoe designed to tackle ultra distances over technical mountain terrain. While this updated version does improve upon past versions in some...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
9.60 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Trail
“The GoTrail is a nicely cushioned trail shoe that borders on pillowy softness. Reasonably priced the shoe is a great choice for the thrifty runner.” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
9.30 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi is new light-weight all-terrain shoe which provides a secure fit along with stable and smooth ride capable of handling both road and light to moderate trails.” Read expert review
Travis Trampe
Running Expert
Weight
9.30 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Brooks Mazama is a new trail shoe that delivers on its promise of a fast, comfortable ride. It feels light like a road shoe but the sole allows the runner to quickly navigate through dirt, water,...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
10.80 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Sketchers GoTrail Ultra 3 are a lightweight ultra cushioned trail shoe. Reasonably priced, and a tremendous value.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
10.5 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Pearl Izumi Trail N2v3 is a superb running shoe which combines great low profile cushioning with adequate flexibility and protection for any trail conditions.  A longstanding favorite...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
8.40 oz.
Drop
3 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The HOKA ONE ONE Speed Instinct is a lightweight neutral trail racer that features a wider toe box which is a bit of departure in last for HOKA. The combination of ample soft cushioning with a racing...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester