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Trail Shoes

The best trail shoes, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on March 8, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.

user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
Oboz Bridger Low Waterproof
$160
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (18)
Vibram FiveFingers KSO Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe / Water Shoe
$85 - $99
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX
$59 - $149
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (5)
Vasque Juxt
$90 - $120
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Merrell MQM Flex 2
$72 - $110
user rating: 4 of 5 (11)
Merrell Moab Gore-Tex XCR
$75 - $144
user rating: 4 of 5 (6)
Lowa Renegade GTX Lo
$132 - $240
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Lowa Innox Pro Lo
$175
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Merrell Moab Speed GTX
$128 - $160
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Oboz Firebrand II BDry
$140 - $145
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Danner Trail 2650
$122 - $189
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Merrell Moab FST
$50
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Merrell Moab 3
$77 - $110
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Merrell MQM Flex
$100
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Scarpa Moraine GTX
$129
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (18)
Merrell Moab Ventilator
$37
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (16)
Keen Targhee II Waterproof
$62 - $155
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Chaco Suntrail
$60
user rating: 3 of 5 (14)
Keen Voyageur
$90 - $145
user rating: 3 of 5 (2)
Vasque Kota
$160
user rating: 3 of 5 (2)
Keen Jasper
$94 - $125
user rating: 3 of 5 (1)
Asolo Flyer
$120
user rating: 1 of 5 (2)
Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator
$44 - $110
user rating: 5 of 5 (7)
Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe
$125 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Vasque Scree 2.0 Low UltraDry
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Keen Koven
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Keen Bryce WP
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Salomon Ellipse GTX
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (5)
Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (5)
Salomon X Ultra 2 GTX
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (5)
Patagonia Drifter A/C
$120 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (5)
Adidas Terrex Fast X GTX
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
Merrell Chameleon II Traveler
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex
$155 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Patagonia Boaris
$115 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Ecco Track II
$210 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Merrell Proterra Sport
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Columbia Master of Faster Low
$135 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Ecco Exceed Low
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Columbia Switchback Omni-Tech
$90 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Five Ten Dome
$145 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Ahnu Montara II Low
$130 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Merrell Capra Sport Gore-Tex
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Icebug Rover RB9X GTX
$170 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Salomon Eskape Aero
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Vibram FiveFingers Komodo Sport LS
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Saucony Adventerra GTX
$170 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Limmer Boots The Oxford
$325 MSRP
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Recent Trail Shoe Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars
Merrell Moab 3

A comfortable upgraded model from Merrell, that while grippier, still falls a little short for technical or long hikes. I have a love-hate relationship with Merrells. I've worn several models over many years and have not had problems. Until I bought pairs manufactured after 2019. The Moab 2's I bought after 2019 were fraught with issues. The soles literally had chunks come off and the stitching all around was coming undone, particularly at the toe. And while I like the Moabs for casual hiking they… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Icebug Rover RB9X GTX

Excellent grip ability, secure and comfortable footbed, and ease of adjustment.  BOA System of fine adjustment                   Non-carbide stud version            I first bought the carbide-studded BUGrip version, but since I don’t hike in snow or ice (thought they would be helpful on black ice on my long driveway), I returned them and bought these instead. Since I’m from SoCal originally, I have a lack of skill and desire to backpack in snow, which is why I did the JMT in… Full review

rated 2.5 of 5 stars
Adidas Terrex AX2

Sticky, durable soles and decent uppers ruined by terrible heel holding and resulting sprained ankles. These are now a version behind so this is a long-term review. I tried the new AX4 on, walked around the store and found the same heel slip. So I wanted to warn others. I bought these in 2019 for our Grand Canyon North Rim to river to rim jaunt. During training for the trip, I mildly sprained my ankle while wearing the AX2. I thought it was just the terrain, and my poor footing. I did some PT and… Full review

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Merrell Moab Speed GTX

These shoes score well on most points including comfort and traction but the soles wore out fast. Overall I walk a lot, typically 2,000 to 2,500 km a year so it is important to have shoes that work well in all sorts of conditions. After my fifth pair of North Face Hedgehog Fastpack GTX shoes failed to come up to the standard of the earlier ones I decided to look for a replacement and chose these Merrell Moab Speed GTX. For the most part I am very happy with the change. They are noticeably lighter… Full review

rated 3 of 5 stars
Asolo Flyer

Good fit, but terrible in the toebox. I have been a fan of Asolo but lately it seems like their quality and build has gone down.  This shoe runs true to size, has a wider toe box so unlike many shoes out there it is not narrow which is good for wide feet. However the top of the shoe is strangely built—the edges of the shoelace bite into the toes causing quite a bit of pain. However this does subside after a mile into your walk. I have used this shoe for urban walks and noticed that there is very… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Limmer Boots The Oxford

Limmer’s Oxford is an old school leather walking shoe. It is firm-fitting and heavy, more than twice the weight of modern low hikers. They are also quite expensive for a low walking shoe but should last a long time—you can resole these, and the leather will last for years with normal care. I like how they feel, the soles offer nice traction, and I appreciate being able to wear them in social situations without looking like I just left the trailhead. The Oxford   Basic Details Limmer’s Oxford… Full review

rated 2 of 5 stars
Oboz Sawtooth Low

Fall apart too soon with only moderate wear. Two replacements in just 1 year say it all! My retailer was great at replacing these shoes. The whole problem was that they fell apart with an adhesive breakdown plus the stitching is not all that abrasion-proof either. There is little warning that this is going to happen so I ended up carrying duct tape and Ados cement to get me through. I walk up to 10 km each day on hills and mountain country so my footwear is important. OBOZ just does not cut the… Full review

rated 1 of 5 stars
Ozark Trail Shoe

Ozark Trail men's hikers are junk!! Less than two months old and they fell apart! Shoe coming loose from soles! Junk shoes from Wal-Mart! Will not give money back! They own Ozark Trail! Ripped off again by Wal-Mart! Full review

rated 3 of 5 stars
The North Face Hedgehog Futurelight

This product has been around for years and has always been great, but now the fit is not the same as the previous version of the Hedgehog. Great grippy soles and waterproof membrane are a must in the Pacific Northwest—especially with the "Atmospheric Rivers" lately. I've owned three pairs of Hedgehog Fastpack with Goretex liner over the past 6 years and they have always fit my foot extremely well. With my last pair knackered, I've had to replace with the Hedgehog Futurelight thinking it would… Full review