The Rundown

Merrel's MTL Cirrus is a rugged, durable trail shoe with reliable grip and protection, built for the toughest trails and conditions.

This limited edition, zero-drop, lightly-cushioned racing flat fits like a featherweight slipper and is designed with marathons in mind.

The Brooks Bedlam blends a bouncy responsiveness with a subtle stability system to create a sweet ride even for neutral runners.

The Speedcross 5 is a durable, smooth-running traction fiend for any and all trail conditions.

The Under Armour HOVR Infinite serves up bounce with a side of data, making it a fun ride for innovation-interested athletes.

They call it the “go-to” shoe for a reason. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 provides a practical blend of sturdiness and cushion for the everyday runner.

With a revamped foam configuration and sleek upper, the Brooks Launch 6 is worth its weight.

Merrell's Agility Synthesis Flex is a trail shoe that, true to its name, flexes and grooves—to a point.

The Mizuno Waveknit R2 brings a light cushion to your everyday run, while packing a punch for heel-strikers.

On-Running's Cloudventure Peaks provide all the traction and comfort you’d expect from a quality trail running shoe, but only in dry conditions.

This trail running shoe from Nike is an all-purpose workhorse with decent cushion, protection, and traction that delivers a smooth ride on a range of surfaces.

Inov-8’s MudClaw G 260 is a lightweight, flexible-yet-firm trooper that will get you through the ugliest of trail conditions.