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the creator and editor of Hiking Feet. Each year, I hike more than 1,000 miles to test best-selling hiking shoes and trail running shoes from the best brands, such as Salomon, HOKA, Oboz, Topo Athletic, and La Sportiva. I take each shoe out on a series of test hikes to evaluate its support, weight, fit, comfort, weather protection, traction, and value. My reviews are 100% original and independent—not sponsored posts. In many cases, I've hiked hundreds (even thousands) of miles in perennial best sellers featured on this site. At a minimum, I'll hike 30-50 miles in new models before reviewing them. My reviews are based on this extensive, first-hand hiking experience—and my experience as a Gearhead® Expert at Backcountry and as the footwear manager at Appalachian Outdoors.
Trail Running Shoe Reviews
Trail running shoes may be trending with hikers, but it's worth understanding their trade-offs. After all, trail runners are made for runners—not hikers. Hiking Feet's trail running shoe reviews help you identify trail shoes that cut some weight while holding up to the rigors of hiking. The trail shoes reviewed below span the continuum—from ultralight models to studier trail runners that approach the stability and support of true hiking shoes. Each review recommends the shoe's "best fit" and "best match."
Best trail running shoes for hikers
April 14, 2025
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March 25, 2021
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Each year, I hike more than 1,000 miles to test and review the year's most promising hiking shoes and trail running shoes. Over the years, I've personally tested more than 50 different hiking boots, hiking shoes, and trail running shoes. My specialized brand knowledge spans most premium and budget brands. I've personally worn, tested, and reviewed outdoor footwear from adidas TERREX, Altra, Asolo, Astral, Bedford, Brooks, Chaco, Columbia, Danner, Helly Hansen, HOKA, KEEN, Kuru, La Sportiva, LOWA, Mammut, Merrell, Nortiv8, Oboz, On, Salewa, Salomon, Scarpa, Teva, Topo Athletic, and Vasque. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who's personally tested and reviewed more shoes than me.
I personally test each shoe on a minimum of 5 different trails that I hand-pick to test its support, comfort, traction, etc. In many cases, I have hundreds of miles of first-hand experience with the hiking shoes and trail runners I review & recommend.
I not only hike 1000 miles each year but also work in the outdoor gear industry, where I have specialized footwear training and regularly meet with brands to stay up to date
Unlike other reviewers, I'm the former footwear manager at a hiking & backpacking shop, where I was trained by a licensed podiatrist and personally fit thousands of men & women
Unlike sites that publish sponsored posts or paraphrase other site's content, my reviews are 100% independent & original. Every review is based on my personal hiking experience and my professional experience in the outdoor industry.
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"Hikingfeet.com is an incredible resource for adventurers who are looking for honest and detailed reviews. Thanks to this site, I have been able to choose wisely when selecting long distance hiking shoes."
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"Finding the right shoes for my customers is easy with Jory’s site. He reviews shoes with reliability and honesty, and I trust I can recommend shoes that have his approval!"
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