10 Best Trail Running Shoe of December 2025

• Ortholite X-40 Sockliner - This premium sockliner features higher rebound properties while providing excellent moisture management and a high-level of breathability (Ortholite is a registered trademark of ATP Manufacturing LLC.)

ASICS

• Outdoor-ready runner with mesh and brushstroke-patterned underlays
• Rearfoot GEL cushioning
• Removable sockliner accommodates medical orthotics
• Trail-specific outsole with reversed traction lugs
• AHAR outsole rubber in critical high-wear areas

ASICS

• Rearfoot GEL Cushioning System: Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.
• Removable Sockliner: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
• Removable Sockliner: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
• Trail Specific Outsole: Reversed lugs provide uphill and downhill traction on all types of terrain.
• AHAR Outsole: Acronym for ASICS High Abrasion Rubber. Placed in critical areas of the outsole for exceptional durability.

ASICS

• 185 mm drop: due to variances created during the development and manufacturing processes, all references to 8 mm drop are approximate
• Fresh Foam innovative midsole created from a single piece of foam that provides a plush, more natural ride
• Synthetic upper
• Vibram outsole provides maximum surface contact and multi-directional traction. Vibram is a registered trademark of Vibram S.p.A. All rights reserved.

New Balance

• Mesh, TPU Upper. Vegan friendly
• Zero Drop
• Vibram TC5 Outsole, Trail Protect Pad. Stack heel or toe height is 0.45 inch. Trail protect pad offers underfoot protection
• Insole: 3mm, 3mm lugs
• Mselect Fresh Lining

Merrell

• Synthetic/ Mesh

New Balance

• All terrain outsole
• Innovative REVlite midsole provides premium responsiveness and durability at a 30% lighter weight than other foams with comparable performance
• Synthetic/mesh upper

New Balance

• Synthetic
• Imported
• Rubber sole
• Shaft measures approximately low-top from arch
• Rear foot GEL Cushioning System: Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.

ASICS

• Imported
• adidas shoes
• Fit tip- If in between sizes, for tight fit, go one size down and for loose fit, go one size up

adidas

• Acteva midsole. Heel pull loop
• Antimicrobial treatment to reduce odor
• 4 mm drop, Vibram outsole
• With an upper made of flexible mesh materials and a Vibram outsole with flex grooves.
• This women's trail running shoe offers the traction and durability you need to run on rocky trails. Lace-up closure

New Balance