New year... new me? Welcome runneans to a mountain-filled 2025 in which no, we are not going to change. Because if something works, why change it? That's why we wish you a happy new year how we know best, with our shoes. And the world of trail running does not stand still, and 2025 promises to be a spectacular year for nature lovers.
So much so that at the start of the year we want to bring you some of the models that will surely triumph in this newly released 2025 season. And yes, we know, there are many shoes presented during the last quarter of 2024 are destined to shine this new year, so in this new list of best trail running shoes you will find some models that are already on sale and others that we know will arrive in the coming weeks and months. Want to find out about everything? Then do not stop reading...
The best trail running shoes in 2025 and the most awaited releases
You know, at RUNNEA, as usual, we keep an eye on the latest innovations in the market to offer you an always updated list of the best trail running shoes. That's why this 2025 was not going to be different. However, and although we will update all the information we have available as it becomes official, we will divide our analysis into two main sections, the models that are already available and the most anticipated releases that could change the rules of the game in 2025. Let's go!
2025 trail running shoes that are available now
ASICS Gel Trabuco 13
The ASICS Gel Trabuco 13 is a trail running shoe that stands out in the brand's catalog for its great combination of cushioning and comfort. Ready to become one of the best-selling trail running shoes of the year, this new edition stands out for its midsole, which incorporates Flyte Foam Blast + technology, a material with great cushioning and high performance. The new version also features GEL technology in the central heel area and AsicsGrip compound in the outsole, which is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding compounds on the market. All this in a model weighing just 285 grams and with a drop of 8 mm.
ASICS Gel Trabuco Max 4
We continue with ASICS to show the Max version of the famous Trabuco line. An ASICS Gel Trabuco Max 4 is already on the market for the joy of every trail runner who is self-respecting. and is that these new mountain shoes stand out for maintaining the essence of great comfort and protection that already gave us the ASICS Gel Trabuco Max 3, introducing slight improvements in different areas of the shoe Flyte Foam BLAST PLUS ECO technology is present in the midsole to provide great shock absorption while GUIDESOLE technology has been strategically placed to create a smooth forward oscillation. A tall model that comes with 315 grams of weight and a 5 mm drop in a maximalist midsole profile.
HOKA Speedgoat 6
The HOKA Speedgoat 6 is a trail running shoe that already triumphed in 2024 and will surely continue to give much to talk about in this new year. And we are talking about the models of the brand with greater popularity and sales rates because it has a great amalgam of technologies that make it one of the most complete models of the saga and the segment of the brand's rail running. A model that is also available in Gore-Tex versions, both for trail running and trekking, in its mid-calf version. Still don't know about it?
Saucony Peregrine 15
The Saucony Peregrine 15 is another of the most outstanding models for this new year. We are talking about the most complete trail running shoes that are positioned as one of the great mountain alternatives for trail running lovers since the end of 2024. They stand out for innovating in its midsole with a new blend of one of the most popular foams of the brand, the PWRRUN that offers greater cushioning, comfort and flexibility than ever. For its part, the outsole features PWRTRAC rubber in its entirety, one of the best compounds of the brand to provide greater grip and traction. All this in an agile and dynamic model that will delight the most demanding runners during 2025.
On Cloudvista 2
The On Cloudvista 2 arrived with force to the market when it was still 2024 to take trail running lovers by storm. This new On model, which we are sure will maintain its status in this new year, stands out for maintaining a softer midsole made of Helion superfoam, which provides soft cushioning and optimal energy return. In addition, another important new addition to the Cloudvista 2 is the incorporation of the Missiongrip outsole, which has been redesigned to offer superior traction on any surface. All of this, together with a soft 6 mm drop and a minimalist, breathable upper that ensures feet stay cool and comfortable, makes them a great alternative on the market.
The North Face Offtrail TR Gore-Tex
The The North Face Offtrail TR Gore-Tex are designed to offer exceptional performance in technical terrain off-piste. We are talking about a model, which we already have on the market, which appears with its waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX membrane, ensuring that your feet stay dry and comfortable at all times. The Surface CTRL rubber outsole, which offers exceptional traction thanks to its 5 lugs and the rubber wrap in the forefoot make it a complete all-rounder for the mountain. All this with a weight of 358 grams and a drop of 6 millimeters.
The North Face Offtrail TR Gore-Tex
The North Face Offtrail TR Gore-Tex
2025 trail running shoes that are coming soon
Brooks Cascadia 19
The Brooks Cascadia 19 is a trail running shoe that is presented with major renovations in this latest version to provide greater comfort and cushioning. We are talking about a model that, although not yet on sale, will arrive during 2025 with some of the best technologies on the market. The new version represents a great leap forward for the shoe, presenting several new features. Some of them focus on the upper, which is completely renewed with a technical mesh that stands out for its great comfort and the generous padding in the heel area. And of course, in the new midsole of the shoe we will find the DNA Loft V3 technology with infused nitrogen that is already present in another of the star models of the brand, such as the Brooks Caldera 7.
Brooks Caldera 8
The Brooks Caldera 8 is a trail running shoe that is designed for those who like to run comfortably and with great cushioning under their feet. A version that will be available from January 2025 with an introductory price of 150?. The upper features a mesh that is renewed offering a water repellent fabric, ideal for running on wet terrain. A 3D construction in the middle part of the shoe provides the necessary protection and stability to run safely. In addition, there is no doubt that the DNA Loft v3 midsole with infused nitrogen will guarantee excellent cushioning, shock absorption and high energy return. All this in a model of just 300 grams and 6 mm drop.
Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx
Another of the great new releases for 2025 comes from Merrell. The Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx is a trail running shoe with which we will be able to run comfortably and with great cushioning for long distances in the mountains. The upper of the shoe, as its name suggests, will feature the Matryx technology that works so well thanks to its great combination of lightness and great strength and durability while the midsole is committed to the presence of one of the most popular foams of the brand and that is already present in other outstanding models of the Merrell catalog, the FloatPro foam. With a 6 mm drop it will delight the most intrepid mountain runners.
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail
The PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite Trail is another of PUMA's great additions planned for March 2025. With an estimated price of 230 ?, this model would seek to combine speed, cushioning and grip in technical terrain, bringing the best of the Deviate Nitro Elite line of asphalt to the mountain. With a height of 36 mm in the heel and 30 mm in the toe, with that consequent drop of 6 mm, these shoes will offer a natural and dynamic stride at all times. In addition, the incorporation of a flexible carbon plate will improve efficiency in each stride, making this model an ideal choice for those looking for speed on the trail.
Nike Kiger 10
The Nike Kiger 10 is a trail running shoes that, following the line of Zegama 2, will evolve into a more specific, efficient and more traction model, especially by the inclusion of Vibram Megagrip sole, in what is undoubtedly one of the most minimalist shoes of the company to date. With a Cushlon 3.0 midsole of great cushioning and protection and thermo-sealed reinforcements in its toe, we are talking about a model that will not leave anyone indifferent. Therefore, if you are liking everything that this 2025 has in store for us, we are sure you will love these Kiger 10 .
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
With a release date scheduled for June 2025, and a starting price of 160?, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 is positioned as a premium option for trail running enthusiasts looking for performance and durability without sacrificing comfort. These shoes are characterized by a height of 36 mm in the heel and 30 mm in the forefoot, offering high performance cushioning with a 6 mm drop. In addition, one of the great innovations of the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 will be the Vibram Megagrip outsole, which promises greater traction and grip on any type of surface. For its part, the POWRRUN PB midsole together with the PWRRUN EVA will provide a perfect balance between cushioning and reactivity.
Altra Lone Peak 9+
Another of the great novelties of the 2025 season in the trail running catalog is the new version of one of the best shoes from the Altra brand, the Altra Lone Peak 9. We are talking about a trail running shoe that maintains the essence of an all-terrain shoe to which the incorporation of Vibram technology in the outsole provides extra grip that allows us to run safely on the most technical mountain terrain, both dry and wet. The upper is slightly updated as it features seamless overlays and an anti-tear mesh, while the Altra EGO foam in its midsole will provide good cushioning and softness at all times.
HOKA Mafate X
One of the great trail running brands of recent years could not leave us without new models for 2025. That's why the HOKA Mafate X is presented as the new member of the Mafate line, one of the most popular in the trail running universe. And you know, with the "X" surname that distinguishes them, this model incorporates a carbon fiber plate that promises to improve the efficiency of each stride. Scheduled for release in May 2025, at an approximate price of 225?, the Mafate X have been designed with a midsole divided into three segments, which gives them dynamism and great cushioning capacity. In addition, its Vibram Megagrip outsole with multidirectional lugs will ensure traction on all types of terrain while its weight of around 344 grams offers stability without compromising lightness. All this in a set within a dynamic 8 mm drop.
NNormal Kjerag Brut
Kilian's brand will make a strong comeback in 2025 with the new NNormal Kjerag Brut, a trail running shoe that is marketed for running on those more technical terrains or in extreme conditions of mud and/or snow. This model will be available from March 2025 with an approximate launch price of 210?. In general terms, the midsole features the new generation EEXPURE EVA foam, while the outsole is made from Vibram Megagrip Litebase with lugs that stand out for their high prominence of 65 mm and that guarantee great grip and traction, especially on those terrains with steeper slopes and technical difficulties. A model that will arrive with a weight of about 230 grams and a 6 mm drop to delight NNormal lovers in 2025.
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