Análisis basado en datos de fuentes expertas. Trail shoes aren't one-size-fits-all. The best shoe depends on your terrain. Here are our top picks for soft trails, technical rock, mud, and mixed conditions.
We analyzed 6 shoes for this list, ranking them by aggregated expert scores, real-world specs, and value for money. Overall scores range from 85-91/100 and prices from $140 to $160. Here's what stood out — and why the ranking order matters.
**91/100** · $155 · 283g · 5mm drop The Hoka Speedgoat 6 stands out for its value for money (86/100). It delivers strong performance for its price point — one of the better deals in its category. Best for: trail.
**87/100** · $140 · 267g · 4mm drop The Saucony Peregrine 14 stands out for its value for money (88/100) and flexibility (84/100). It delivers strong performance for its price point — one of the better deals in its category. Best for: trail.
**86/100** · $140 · 298g · 10mm drop The Salomon Speedcross 6 stands out for its traction (96/100). It grips confidently on wet and dry surfaces. Best for: trail.
**85/100** · $160 · 288g · 6mm drop The Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 stands out for its cushioning (84/100). It absorbs impact exceptionally well, ideal for long distances and joint protection. The trade-off: weight scores 64/100 — it carries extra weight that you'll notice in faster efforts. Best for: trail, racing.
**85/100** · $160 · 290g · 6mm drop The Salomon Ultra Glide 3 is a well-rounded shoe without dramatic peaks or valleys in its scoring profile — a safe, versatile choice. Best for: trail, racing.
**85/100** · $150 · 300g · 10mm drop The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 is a well-rounded shoe without dramatic peaks or valleys in its scoring profile — a safe, versatile choice. Best for: trail.
Here's how all the shoes compare on the metrics that matter most:
**Hoka Speedgoat 6** — 91/100 overall · Cushioning 82 · Durability 84 · Value 86 · $155 **Saucony Peregrine 14** — 87/100 overall · Cushioning 76 · Durability 84 · Value 88 · $140 **Salomon Speedcross 6** — 86/100 overall · Cushioning 74 · Durability 88 · Value 84 · $140 **Saucony Xodus Ultra 3** — 85/100 overall · Cushioning 84 · Durability 88 · Value 80 · $160 **Salomon Ultra Glide 3** — 85/100 overall · Cushioning 82 · Durability 84 · Value 82 · $160 **Nike Pegasus Trail 5** — 85/100 overall · Cushioning 80 · Durability 82 · Value 84 · $150
Our top pick is the **Hoka Speedgoat 6** with a 91/100 overall score, but the **Saucony Peregrine 14** offers the best value for money at $140.
Our scores are aggregated from expert review sources including Runner's World, Believe in the Run, Road Trail Run, Doctors of Running, and other trusted publications. We normalize scores to a 0-100 scale and weight them equally. Specs are sourced from manufacturer data. Prices reflect MSRP at time of writing.
