Top 5 Trail Running Shoes of 2025 (so far)
My list, my rules.. plus honorable mentions!
No categories, possibly some blurred lines as far as ā2025ā goes.. hey.. this is my list! Iām here for the debate!
Many, many options to choose from..
I didnāt want to box myself into any kind of arbitrary categories so the emphasis here will be on MY top picks.
That being the case, there are SO MANY GOOD TRAIL RUNNING SHOES on the market right now, with many being released just this year.
Choosing just 5 is a tough ask, so Iām also throwing in some alternatives and comparable options.
Maybe some āpotentialsā that I just havenāt had the time to test as extensively as others.
Perhaps some future contenders or intriguing shoes that are in the testing pipeline..
Who knows?
Check out my picks!
Iāve been busy testing testing testing - and thought this would be a good spot to send this one out in lieu of the bi-weekly newsletter. Trying to keep my promise to you of only bi-weekly spam!
Please find my affiliate links below to all of the shoes in contention for āBest Trail Running Shoes of the first 2/3ās of 2025ā list. Clicking though these links does help me out, so thank you!
My next newsletter will probably be more gear-focused, as I do have a pile of apparel and other stuff Iām testing along with all the shoes. Thank you for signing up and following along!
AFFILIATE LINKS & PROMOS
Arcāteryx Norvan LD 4 - REI ($170)
Arcāteryx Sylan Pro - REI ($161 - SALE!!!)
HOKA Mafate 5 - REI ($185)
La Sportiva Prodigio Pro - REI ($225)
La Sportiva Prodigio Max - Backcountry ($185)
norda 005 - Backcountry ($325)
norda 008 - Backcountry ($145)
On Cloudultra Pro - REI ($260)
S/LAB Pulsar 4 - Salomon ($220)
The North Face Vectiv Infinite 3 - REI
The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 - REI
The North Face Vectiv Sky 2 - REI
The North Face Vectiv Pro 3 - REI
Products provided at no cost for test and review by the various brands. Please see my support page for disclaimers regarding my testing and review process.