Top 5 trail running shoes reviewed and ranked.
Hoka Speedgoat 7 is our top pick for trail running shoes — an averaged 4.8/5 across 1 published review at about $160. Runner-up: Salomon Speedcross 6 (~$145).
| # | Product | Rating | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoka Speedgoat 7Top Score | 4.8 (1 source) | $160 | trail runners wanting one shoe for varied terrain | $160 · Check Price on Amazon |
| 2 | 4.7 (1 source) | $145 | runners on mud, snow, or loose-soil trails | $145 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 3 | 4.6 (1 source) | $140 | runners doing long all-day trail miles | $140 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 4 | 4.6 (1 source) | $150 | runners who train in zero-drop or want wider toe box | $150 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 5 | 4.5 (1 source) | $140 | runners doing faster trail efforts and tempo | $140 · Check Price on Amazon |
The Speedgoat 7 is the best-overall pick — Hoka's flagship trail shoe with supercritical EVA foam.
The Speedcross 6 is the soft-terrain pick — Salomon's flagship for mud, snow, and loose soil.
The Cascadia 19 is the all-day pick — Brooks' stable trail shoe with moderate drop for varied runners.
The Lone Peak 9 is the zero-drop pick — Altra's iconic trail shoe with natural foot positioning.
The Peregrine 14 is the lightweight pick — Saucony's nimble trail shoe for mixed terrain.
| Spec | Hoka Speedgoat 7 | Salomon Speedcross 6 | Brooks Cascadia 19 | Altra Lone Peak 9 | Saucony Peregrine 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop | 4mm | 10mm | 6-8mm | 0mm | 4mm |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip | Mud Contagrip | — | — | PWRTRAC |
| Midsole | Supercritical EVA | — | DNA Loft v3 | Quantic | PWRRUN |
| Brand | Hoka | Salomon | Brooks | Altra | Saucony |