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Trail running shoe reviews

Best trail running shoes
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169 shoes reviewed

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  1. Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
    New
    80
    Good
    Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
    Any color
    Adidas Terrex Agravic 4 - Blue / Cloud White / Lime Burst (KJ8875)
    Adidas Terrex Agravic 4 - Core Black / Grey Two / Cloud White (KJ8870)
    $145
    See on Adidas
  2. Nike Wildhorse 8
    86
    Great
    Nike Wildhorse 8
    $140
    See on Amazon
  3. Salomon Pulsar Trail
    87
    Great
    Salomon Pulsar Trail
    $140
    See on REI
  4. Altra Superior 6
    76
    Decent
    Altra Superior 6
    $130 $100
    Save 23%
    See on Amazon
  5. Salomon S/Lab Genesis
    91
    Superb
    Salomon S/Lab Genesis
    $200
    See on REI
  6. ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    81
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    $85 $75
    Save 12%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  7. Hoka Mafate Speed 4
    88
    Great
    Hoka Mafate Speed 4
    $185
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  8. New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v5
    77
    Decent
    New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v5
    $75 $62
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  9. Hoka Challenger 7 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Hoka Challenger 7 GTX
    $154
    See on Amazon
  10. New Balance 510 v6
    74
    Bad
    New Balance 510 v6
    $90 $57
    Save 37%
    See on Amazon
  11. Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX
    $178
    See on Amazon
  12. Merrell Agility Peak 4
    86
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 4
    $130 $120
    Save 8%
    See on Amazon
  13. Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    88
    Great
    Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    $160
    See on REI
  14. Hoka Zinal 2
    85
    Good
    Hoka Zinal 2
    $180 $160
    Save 11%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  15. The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    90
    Superb
    The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    $150 $101
    Save 33%
    See on eBay
  16. Brooks Divide 4
    85
    Good
    Brooks Divide 4
    $120
    See on Amazon
  17. Kailas Fuga EX 3
    89
    Great
    Kailas Fuga EX 3
    $173
    See on Amazon
  18. Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX
    87
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX
    $300
    See on Amazon
  19. KIPRUN Kipsummit Max
    New
    86
    Great
    KIPRUN Kipsummit Max
    $150
    See on Running Warehouse
  20. New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    74
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    $110 $63
    Save 43%
    See on eBay
  21. ASICS Trabuco Max 2
    93
    Superb
    ASICS Trabuco Max 2
    $176
    See on eBay
  22. Merrell Fly Strike
    79
    Good
    Merrell Fly Strike
    $90 $60
    Save 33%
    See on eBay
  23. New Balance MT10
    87
    Great
    New Balance MT10
    $150
    See on eBay
  24. Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    New
    72
    Bad
    Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    $135
    See on Zappos
  25. Nike Juniper Trail
    79
    Good
    Nike Juniper Trail
    $124
    See on Amazon
  26. ASICS Trail Scout 2
    83
    Good
    ASICS Trail Scout 2
    $105
    See on Amazon
  27. Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    89
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    $140
    See on eBay
  28. Altra Outroad 3
    79
    Good
    Altra Outroad 3
    $130 $110
    Save 15%
    See on eBay
  29. Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    $140 $92
    Save 34%
    See on eBay
  30. Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    77
    Decent
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    $250
    See on REI

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We've tested numerous trail running shoes that absolutely thrive in the outdoors. Our reviews contain the results of our running sessions and our lab tests, giving a clear picture of what each shoe brings to the table. We've reviewed hiking shoes of all shapes and forms - including ultra-ready pairs, Vibram-soled ones, and waterproof ones.