Free delivery on orders over £80Top Trail Running Shoes In 2021
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A good pair of trail running shoes are essential to successful off-road running. Not only do trail running shoes need to be comfortable, durable, and lightweight, but they need to have the grip to perform in the range of conditions UK runners face. Here's our pick of the bunch for the best trail running shoes from the 2021 range.
The North Face Flight Vectiv
- Weight: 285g (single size 8 shoe)
- Drop: 6mm
- Price: £179.99
The North Face Flight Vectiv is the first shoe of its kind. Featuring a carbon fibre plate, the Vectiv is built for off-road speed. With multi-directional stability and forward propulsion, the plate allows you to carry speed over long distances. Not only is the Vectiv fast, but with a rocker geometry, high-rebound foams and a Surface Control rubber sole featuring 3.5mm lugs, the Vectiv has excellent comfort, control and rugged grip.
Hoka Challenger ATR 6
- Weight: 279g (single size 8.5 shoe)
- Drop: 5mm
- Price: £114.99
The ATR 6 further refines the performance and versatility of the ATR 5. The shoe is nice and light for trails and technical running, but smooth when you’re on the street. With zonal 4mm lugs offering excellent grip whilst reducing weight, and a cushioned CMEVA foam midsole absorbing impact, the ATR 6 offers an excellent balance between comfort and performance. The shoe uses sustainable fabrics such as Unifi Repreve which are recycled yarns made from post-consumer plastic waste.
Inov-8 Terraultra G 270
- Weight: 270g (single size 8 shoe)
- Drop: 0mm
- Price: £144.99
The Terraultra G 270 is the ultimate shoe for big trail miles. Specifically designed with ultramarathons in mind, the shoe excels at delivering speed and comfort across all terrain. Featuring the worlds toughest sole, Graphene Grip, along with Powerflow Max cushioning foam and a Boomerang insole, there is no doubt that the Terraultra performs at the highest level.
Salomon Sense Ride 4
- Weight: 290g (single size 8.5 shoe)
- Drop: 8mm
- Price: £109.99
The Sense Ride 4 shares the same versatility as previous versions, making it a go-to shoe for any runner. With plenty of cushioning for easy days, but packed full of performance for speed, the Sense Ride has you covered for it all. Anti-debris mesh uppers help keep weight down and optimise your foothold thanks to SensiFit and EndoFit technology. Salomon’s quicklace lacing system helps lock your foot in place and offers clean and easy adjustment.
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Inov-8 X-Talon G 235
- Weight: 235g (single size 8 shoe)
- Drop: 6mm
- Price: £139.99
Based in the Lake District, a part of the world not exactly renowned for its dry or dusty trails, Inov-8 built its reputation by making shoes that could grip on almost any surface, no matter how steep or muddy. The aptly-named X-Talons are a case in point. With outsoles enhanced by graphene (the wonder material that’s simultaneously stronger than steel, but stretches like elastic) and chunky, 8mm-deep lugs, these can cleave through the deepest of mud.
La Sportiva Bushido II
- Weight: 305g (single size 42 shoe)
- Drop: 6mm
- Price: £129.99
The La Sportiva Bushido II provides high performance for technical mountain running. Building on the proven attributes of the original Bushido, the new upper construction maximises comfort, whilst keeping the proven stability and technical prowess of the model. Look no further for a shoe to tackle a sky race and travel fast through the mountains with.
Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max
- Weight: 300g (single size 9 shoe)
- Drop: 6mm
- Price: £169.99
Inov-8 have used graphene in their shoes before, but not like this. Working with scientists from the University of Manchester, the British brand has come up with a way to incorporate the wonder material into their midsole for the first time. Called ‘G-Fly’, the new foam boasts a long lasting energy return unlike anything else on the market. A decoupled midsole helps the forefoot adapt to tricky terrain while keeping the heel stable. These innovations make it well-suited to ultras, or long days on the trail.
