For runners who need a sturdy off-road trainer with added traction. These shoes offer the best traction, with stability and durability. Buy these shoes if you run off-road or in inclement weather and need extra traction, more durable uppers and a thicker soled shoe
1. Brooks Trail Addiction
This shoe has strong support balanced with cushioning - the HydroFlow cushioning system 'absorbs shock, stabilizes the foot, and returns energy.' This one also stabilizes the foot and minimizes excessive pronation. It's also water resistant as a trail shoe must be.
2. New Balance Trail Runners
New Balance makes a variety of trail runners in every price category and style. For men and women.3. Nike Air Trail Shoes
Trail running shoes for the all season, all condition runner who demands occasional or daily off-road innovation for tail or road running to the trailhead.4. Adidas Trail Runners
Great trail running for those needing traction and a good, snug fit. The Supernova is designed for primary off-road use but can be used for road running.5. Montrail Trail Runners
Montrail Trail Runners are light, stable trail shoes. There are models that provide motion control for pronators and models that are made for warm weather and high miles.6. The North Face Trail Runners
Norht Face makes a variety of competitively priced trail runners with the build and features of an aggressive ultra-runner from gore-tex uppers to safetyLeech Guard™.7. Merrell Trail Runners
Merrell is know for great hiking shoes and now they have a great variety of trail runners as well. From the ultra stable Mesa to the sleek and nimble Flash, you are bound to find the perfect trail runner in the Merrell arsenal.8. Vasque Trail Runners
Vasque has a reputation for making great hiking boots. Now they have designed a stable full of trail running shoes for rock scramblers and trail runners who like to move fast on their feet. Stable and full of traction, Vasque runners are a great value.9. Teva Trail Shoes
New to the trail running market, Teva has a few to choose from. Build on a running specific last (footbed) designed to provide the best fit for cushioning and stability in all trail conditions they provide all-terrain traction and abrasion resistance over miles of uneven trails.10. Asics Trail Runners
Asics offers several trail runners including the Gel-Eagle Trail, a top of the line trail runner designed to keep a runner's feet in a neutral position on even the most uneven terrain. Water resistant synthetic and mesh upper for lightweight and protective support cooling mesh lining to wick away moisture.
