Experience unparalleled comfort and functionality with our Ultra Trail Shoes. These shoes are explicitly designed for ultra runners, trail blazers, and outdoor enthusiasts who demand exceptional quality and performance. Crafted from durable materials, these shoes promise longevity and robustness, withstanding the harshest terrains and weather conditions while providing unrivaled support.
Ultra Trail Shoes feature superior grip, ensuring traction and steadiness on all types of ground surfaces, be it muddy, wet, slippery, or rocky. The multi-directional lug patterns increase your stability and control during quick movement or sudden changes in direction. The shock-absorbing midsole also offers enhanced cushioning to reduce impact on your feet and joints, providing optimum comfort for long distances.
These shoes are engineered with a breathable, quick-drying mesh upper that keeps your feet dry and comfortable at all times. The protective toe caps guard your feet against rocks, roots, and other trail hazards. They come with spacious toe boxes and a snug heel cup for a better fit and advanced foot support.
Boasting a unique adaptive lacing system, you can expect a personalized and secure fit, minimizing the chance of blisters and hotspots. Meanwhile, the removable and machine washable insoles allow for easy cleaning and custom orthotic insertions if needed.
Editor’s Top 10 Best Ultra Trail Shoes, In-Depth Reviews and Comparisons
1#. Salomon womens Salomon Women’s X Ultra Pioneer Aero Hiking Shoes for Women
Features
Rubber sole
Advanced Chassis: Placed between the outsole and midsole, this lightweight chassis helps optimize motion control, energy management and protection for an efficient, stable yet responsive ride.
Regular laces: Traditional lacing system with eyelets.
SensiFit: SensiFit cradles the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, snug, and virtually customized fit all around the foot.
2#. adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra BCA Trail Running Shoes Women’s
Features
Made in the USA or Imported
Rubber sole
Continental Rubber outsole
Dual-layer Achilles protection and midsole rock protection plate
3#. adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra BCA Trail Running Shoes Men’s
Features
Imported
Rubber sole
Continental Rubber outsole
Dual-layer Achilles protection and midsole rock protection plate
Open mesh upper with abrasion-resistant weldings, and padded tongue
Lightstrike and Boost midsole with carbon plate layer
4#. Saucony Men’s Xodus Ultra Trail Running Shoe
Features
Imported
Rubber sole
Everything about the Xodus Ultra was made to go the distance, starting with its new 6mm last, designed specifically to give you more room and comfort as you tackle mile after mile
Get max energy return with a full-length core of ultralight PWRRUN PB, and added durability and support with a resilient PWRRUN Support Frame.
A redesigned 3-piece PWRTRAC outsole gives you incredible traction on uneven terrain with increased flexibility for a smoother stride.
5#. Salomon Men’s X Ultra Pioneer CLIMASALOMON Waterproof Hiking Shoes Climbing
Features
Rubber sole
ClimaSalomon Waterproof: A flexible, lightweight, full waterproof bootie to ensure complete weather protection.
Advanced Chassis: Placed between the outsole and midsole, this lightweight chassis helps optimize motion control, energy management and protection for an efficient, stable yet responsive ride.
Regular laces: Traditional lacing system with eyelets.
6#. Salomon Women’s X Ultra Pioneer Aero Hiking Shoes Trail Running
Features
Rubber sole
WATERPROOF: ClimaSalomon technology adds complete weather protection to this flexible, lightweight, full waterproof hiking shoes for women
ANKLE & ARCH SUPPORT: Surrounded by foam cushioning for comfort, the Advanced Chassis connects directly to the sole to stabilize your heel and the reinforced SensiFit construction holds your foot and arch comfortably in place, especially on those tough downhills.. The higher cut wraps the ankle for extra protection.
TRUE TO SIZE: Standard fit, and true to size.
ADVANCED CHASSIS: Placed between the outsole and midsole, this lightweight chassis helps optimize motion control, energy management and protection for an efficient, stable yet responsive ride
LACES: Traditional lacing system with eyelets
MATERIALS: Rubber sole with protective rubber toe cap
7#. adidas Terrex Speed Ultra Trail Running Shoes Men’s
Features
Made in the USA or Imported
Rubber sole
BOOST midsole and Lightstrike cushioning
Continental Rubber outsole
Lace closure
Reflective print
8#. THE NORTH FACE womens Ultra 109 Waterproof
Features
Imported
Rubber sole
TAKE ON THE TRAIL. Excelling in all conditions and available in extended sizes, the Ultra 109 WP has a waterproof DryVent membrane, a durable ultrATAC outsole and a robust toe cap for maximum protection.
WATERPROOF UPPER. Made with a performance-mesh upper and DryVent membrane, these highly durable trail shoes are waterproof so you can hike, splash, and explore comfortably in even the nastiest conditions.
ORTHOLITE CUSHIONING. An Eco-friendly OrthoLite Hybrid footbed is cooler and drier for your feet. Combining recycled rubber and waste foam, this footbed retains the performance attributes OrthoLite is known for with less impact on the environment.
PROTECTION & VERSATILITY. Never Stop Exploring with thoughtful features that help you go further — keep your feet protected from stone bruising with the protective Snake Plate and dial in the right fit with an integrated ghillie lacing system.
ALL-TERRAIN TRACTION & SUPPORT. Hike confidently across a variety of terrain thanks to a high-traction UltrATAC rubber outsole and experience a balance of arch support and rebound thanks to an ESS midfoot shank and single-density EVA midsole.
9#. Saucony Women’s Xodus Ultra Running Shoe
Features
Imported
Rubber sole
Everything about the Xodus Ultra was made to go the distance, starting with its new 6mm last, designed specifically to give you more room and comfort as you tackle mile after mile.
Get max energy return with a full-length core of ultralight PWRRUN PB, and added durability and support with a resilient PWRRUN Support Frame.
A redesigned 3-piece PWRTRAC outsole gives you incredible traction on uneven terrain with increased flexibility for a smoother stride.
10#. adidas Terrex Two Ultra
Features
Made in the USA or Imported
Rubber sole
Abrasion resistant weldings
BOOST midsole
Continental Rubber outsole