Whether you’re chasing a PB on a mixed terrain parkrun course, charging down a technical Alpine trail or cruising along forest paths, regular road shoes just won’t give you the grip, stability or agility to cope with the technical demands of off-road running. To help take your running further off the beaten track, we’ve put a selection of the latest trail running shoes through their paces.
Trail vs road
Trail shoes are built to handle rougher runs when you step off the more consistent surface of the road. These rugged trainers have more aggressive rubber outsoles with deeper lugs to provide better grip and traction on slippery surfaces. Lug depth and patterns vary, with deeper lugs and aggressive patterns offering stickier grip. If you’re running from road to trail or on firmer ground, shallower lugs provide grip without holding you back.
Some trail shoes also have reinforced uppers with toe-guard overlays around the toe box to protect your pinkies from accidental encounters with rocks and roots. They can also feature rock plates to prevent the lumps and bumps coming up through the midsole to batter your feet. This all tends to make them heavier than road shoes.
Speaking of battered feet, heading off road onto uneven ground creates a bigger challenge for your feet and ankles. That requires more support and stability. So trail shoes tend to have features to help, including a more robust build with increased structure in the heel, side walls and different midsole technology to ensure you have a reliable platform for picking your way along the paths.
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