Trail Running Shoes
Suitable for off-road running
By Ian Griffiths BSc (Hons) PGCert MChS, sports podiatrist
Trail shoes feature more durable uppers and outsoles that flex and grip on various off-road terrain.
As trail shoes are designed for softer surfaces they often have less cushioning than a road shoe. The foot will often sit lower to the ground than in a road shoe to offer increased responsiveness.
Think about buying these if:
- You do a lot of off-road running and require extra traction and protection
Recommended Trail Shoes
Men's Shoes
Budget
- Nike ACG Air Chang STE
- Our Rating
- leek and light upper design combining lightweight hardwearing mesh with synthetic panels.
- Price£37.50
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Mid-range
- Inov-8 Terroc 330
- Our Rating
- Trail running and walking shoe with high levels of comfort and performance. Ideal for hard surface tracks and trails.
- Price£58.50
- Purchase this Item
High-end
- Inov-8 Roclite 312 GTX
- Our Rating
- Lightweight GORE-TEX® Trail running shoe with high levels of comfort and excellent underfoot cushioning.
- Price£85.50
- Purchase this Item
Women's Shoes
Budget
- Adidas Kanadia TR Ladies
- Our Rating
- High value lightweight offroad shoe. Aggressive Traxion outsole provides maximum grip and surface adaptation.
- Price£40.50
- Purchase this Item
Mid-range
- Asics GEL-TRABUCO 11 WR
- Our Rating
- Water resistant Teflon coating on the upper, DuoMax in the midsole for arch support and a rock protection plate built into the forefoot.
- Price£52.50
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High-end
- Salomon Ladies XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX
- Our Rating
- The world's best trail running shoe just keeps getting better with improved cushioning to take you from track to trail to bushwacking with unparalleled stability.
- Price£93.50
- Purchase this Item