Best Comfort Trail Running Shoes of 2015
To conduct our 2015 comfort trail running shoe test, test director Jacob Waltz recruited multiple seasoned testers who used these shoes while running anywhere from 5-20 miles on a variety of terrain including single track, groomed trail, and dirt roads. The team compared them side by side rating them on our five main criteria—comfort, speed and agility, security of fit, responsiveness, and stability. The Gear Institute Rating is the combined score across all categories, representing the highest overall level of performance.
The shoes were also tested at Heeluxe, our running shoe test laboratory partner based in Santa Barbara, California. Heeluxe used it’s specialized laboratory equipment to measure the breakdown of the shoe after 150 miles, as well as measurements of responsiveness, cushioning, and heel drop.
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The Hoka One One Challenger ATR is a sub-9oz highly cushioned trail shoe built for long distance racing. It offers a smooth ride at an unbelievable weight and could be Hoka’s best trail running shoe to date.
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Like the original, the Montrail Bajada 2 is a versatile, general purpose trail shoe. It can handle a wide range of applications, with the possible exception of aggressive running on technical terrain.
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The La Sportive Helios SR is a soft yet responsive lightweight trail runner with a unique outsole pattern.
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The ASICS Gel Fuji Attack 4 is a cushioned and comfortable trail shoe that excels on groomed trail.
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The North Face Ultra Cardiac is a comfortable and versatile mid-weight mileage workhorse that can handle a variety of terrain and running speeds.
Best Comfort Trail Running Shoes of 2015
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