This page is pretty old and is in dire need of an update ... sorry about that! Meanwhile it could be interesting to take a trip back in time to see what shoes were popular years ago. We hope to update this page soon.
The following trail running shoes have been tested and proven worthy for the trails by seasoned trail runners. Some are award winners. Some are are popular or favorites among ultra runners. Most are newer models for this year, but some are proven "classics". Each has it's own strengths and unique features -- so do your research -- but you can't go wrong by starting with the models and manufacturers here. Shoes are listed in alphabetical order.
Where To Buy Trail Running Shoes
Besides your local running store, the following online merchants are recommended as trustworthy and having a good selection of trail running shoes at good prices, as well as great customer service, easy return policy, etc. All links open new windows.
REI.com - carries Adidas, Asics, Asolo, Brooks, Inov8, Keen, Merrell, Montrail, New Balance, Nike, Salomon, Teva, The North Face, Vasque
Backcountry.com - carries Asolo, Garmont, Keen, La Sportiva, Lafuma, Montrail, Salomon, The North Face, Vasque
Zappos.com - carries virtually any shoe imaginable, including all trail running shoes (use their search box)
Onlineshoes.com - another website that has almost every kind of shoe out there (use their search box)
Amazon.com - carries almost every trail running shoe (use their search box)
Note: Weights provided below are per shoe.
Asics
Gel-Eagle Trail
14.3 oz
www.asicsamerica.com
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Brooks
Cascadia
12.2 oz
www.brooksrunning.com
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Inov-8
Roclite 315
10.9 oz
www.inov-8.com
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Keen
Ochoco
13.1 oz
www.keenfootwear.com
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La Sportiva
Slingshot
10 oz
www.lasportiva.com
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LaFuma
Active Trail Mesh
13.8 oz
www.lafumausa.com
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Merrell
Overdrive
12.7 oz
www.merrell.com
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Mizuno
Wave Ascend
12.8 oz
www.mizunousa.com
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Montrail
Highlander
12.6 oz
www.montrail.com
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Montrail
Hardrock
13 oz
www.montrail.com
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Montrail
Continental Divide
13 oz
www.montrail.com
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New Balance
809
14.6 oz
www.newbalance.com
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Puma
Trailfox
10.3 oz
www.pumarunning.com
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Salomon
XA Pro 3D
13.9 oz
www.salomonsports.com
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Salomon
Trail Comp SCS
11.5 oz
www.salomonsports.com
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The North Face
Endurus XCR Boa
14.8 oz
www.thenorthface.com
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Vasque
Velocity
14 oz
www.vasque.com
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Vasque
Blur
12.9 oz
www.vasque.com
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