From daily trainers to ultramarathon racing shoes, we’ve provided our top two favorites for each of our core trail-running categories. With so many excellent options out there, Loucas steps up to the plate to break down what makes these picks so special and what types of running they’re best for.
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
1:00 – Standard Daily Trainers
4:06 – Max Cushion Daily Trainers
7:08 – Performance/Sub Ultra
9:44 – Super/Race Ultra
13:08 – Final Thoughts
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The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2026 (So Far)
Cloud ultra pro??
Missing: Salomon Ultra Glide 4, La Sportiva Prodigio 2, Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL, Altra Olympus 7 and 275 hi-low…
Which one to choose if my terrain is very rocky? I had Speedgoats 5 and were great but durability was a concern, grip died quite soon. I have Nnormal Tomir 2.0 but I’m looking for something softer. Speedgoat 7? Mafate? Trabuco Max? Altamesa? Thanks! ps. I’m a heavy runner, 180cm 85kg.
Why no Hierro v9 ?
Nicely done, folks! Great round up