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Trail running shoe reviews

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  1. Altra Superior 7
    79
    Good
    Altra Superior 7
    Any color
    Altra Superior 7 - Dark Blue (AL0A85Q7442)
    Altra Superior 7 - Black (AL0A85Q7020)
    Altra Superior 7 - Gray/Orange (AL0A85Q7280)
    Altra Superior 7 - Gray (AL0A85Q7220)
    Altra Superior 7 - Gris (AL0A85Q7221)
    $130 $120
    Save 8%
    See on Amazon
  2. Saucony Endorphin Trail
    85
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Trail
    Any color
    Saucony Endorphin Trail - Orange (S1064765)
    Saucony Endorphin Trail - Yellow (S2064716)
    $160 $82
    Save 49%
    See on Amazon
  3. On Cloudultra 2
    87
    Great
    On Cloudultra 2
    Any color
    On Cloudultra 2 - All Black (3MD30280485)
    $180 $141
    Save 22%
    See on Amazon
  4. New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
    74
    Bad
    New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
    $75 $59
    Save 21%
    See on Amazon
  5. Altra Mont Blanc
    76
    Decent
    Altra Mont Blanc
    $180 $90
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  6. Brooks Catamount 2
    87
    Great
    Brooks Catamount 2
    $170 $128
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  7. Hoka Challenger 7
    86
    Great
    Hoka Challenger 7
    $145
    See on Amazon
  8. Hoka Speedgoat 5
    88
    Great
    Hoka Speedgoat 5
    $156
    See on Amazon
  9. New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trail
    89
    Great
    New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trail
    $200 $158
    Save 21%
    See on Amazon
  10. Brooks Cascadia Elite
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    Brooks Cascadia Elite
    $275
    See on Brooks Running
  11. New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  12. Brooks Cascadia 16
    88
    Great
    Brooks Cascadia 16
    $130 $123
    Save 5%
    See on Amazon
  13. Nike Juniper Trail 2 GTX
    75
    Bad
    Nike Juniper Trail 2 GTX
    $130 $67
    Save 49%
    See on Amazon
  14. Nike Juniper Trail 2
    74
    Bad
    Nike Juniper Trail 2
    $85 $65
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  15. Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX
    $170 $150
    Save 12%
    See on Amazon
  16. Salomon Ultra Flow
    84
    Good
    Salomon Ultra Flow
    $120 $94
    Save 22%
    See on Amazon
  17. Altra Timp 5 GTX
    82
    Good
    Altra Timp 5 GTX
    $175 $155
    Save 11%
    See on Amazon
  18. Salomon XA Pro 3D v9
    75
    Bad
    Salomon XA Pro 3D v9
    $136
    See on Amazon
  19. La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    82
    Good
    La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    $185
    See on Zappos
  20. Brooks Caldera 6
    88
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 6
    $145
    See on Amazon
  21. On Cloudvista
    89
    Great
    On Cloudvista
    $150
    See on Fleet Feet
  22. Saucony Endorphin Rift
    84
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Rift
    $170 $128
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  23. Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX
    87
    Great
    Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX
    $160
    See on Amazon
  24. Inov8 Trailfly Max
    77
    Decent
    Inov8 Trailfly Max
    $170 $90
    Save 47%
    See on Zappos
  25. Salomon Thundercross
    89
    Great
    Salomon Thundercross
    $140 $55
    Save 61%
    See on eBay
  26. Scarpa Spin Planet
    93
    Superb
    Scarpa Spin Planet
    $169
    See on Zappos
  27. New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v6
    89
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v6
    $150
    See on Amazon
  28. Adidas Terrex Agravic TT
    New
    84
    Good
    Adidas Terrex Agravic TT
    $185
    See on Adidas
  29. ASICS Gel Venture 8
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Venture 8
    $99
    See on Amazon
  30. Nike Wildhorse 8
    86
    Great
    Nike Wildhorse 8
    $140
    See on Amazon

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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.