It is clear that trail running has undergone an exponential growth in recent years. Proof of this is the increased investment of all brands, not only in sponsorships and collaborations in high-level races throughout the mountains of the planet, but also in the development of specific gear, such as shoes.
The presence in the market of running shoes with badges is already very common but, since a few seasons ago, brands have opted to introduce them also in trail running shoes.
What at first seemed a fashionable trend has now become common and the main brands already have models that integrate carbon plate, TPU or other types of advanced material in their catalogs. Do you want to know which are the best? Pay attention!
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GO TO THE RECOMMENDERThe 13 best trail running shoes with plate of 2024
What one day arrived in the world of asphalt to completely revolutionize the reality of our beloved sport, has already managed to gain a foothold, and how, also in the mountains. The search for reactivity, dynamism, and why not say it, protection, has led brands to explore new horizons with which to consolidate their trail models at the top. Often, thanks to the "blessed" plate technology.
Here are what, in our opinion, are the most competitive, complete and efficient trail running shoes with carbon plate on the market. Do you agree with us?
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trail
The New Balance FuelCell SC Trail is a trail running shoe designed for trail runners who need speed. The lightweight, secure upper features a design that provides a feeling of ventilation, while the Vibram Lightbase and Megagrip outsole technologies provide impressive grip, traction and durability on all types of terrain. The FuelCell midsole adds a propulsive, cushioned feel underfoot. A foam made from 3% bio-sourced materials delivers the ideal propulsive feel to help you go farther.
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trail
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trail
Nike Ultrafly
The Nike ZoomX Ultrafly is the latest great novelty from Nike, a trainer that will not go unnoticed as it is the first trail running model of the American brand that includes the carbon plate in its structure. In addition, it also has a Vibram sole to achieve a totally differential model on the market.
HOKA Tecton X 3
The HOKA Tecton X 3 is one of the great novelties of this season from HOKA, which has come to represent a great revolution in the market thanks to the great features and technologies that are in them to provide maximum performance to the fastest runners.
ASICS MetaFuji Trail
The Asics MetaFuji Trail is the latest novelty from the Japanese brand in the trail range. It is a model designed exclusively for high performance athletes as it has the best technologies developed by the brand, including the carbon fiber plate.
ASICS Fujispeed 3
The new ASICS Fujispeed 3 are trail running shoes that perfectly combine lightness and high performance, allowing us to run fast on variable terrain thanks to the high quality materials and technologies that are present in this model.
Joma TR-6000
The new Joma TR-6000 are trail running shoes designed to run fast in the mountains in the middle and long distances. This model is the latest novelty from the Toledo brand and represents a revolution with regard to previous models as it incorporates a carbon fiber plate.
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra
The new adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra features a new, more dynamic rocker, but this revolutionary design stands out because of its midsole with exclusive LIGHTSTRIKE PRO foam. This translates into a perfect combination of cushioning and energy return for the purpose of adding extra speed to every stride. An ideal model for an experienced and demanding trail runner who is lightweight and looking for a high-performance trail running shoe that allows you to run very fast, but also very reliably.
Scott Ultra Explore
The Scott Ultra Explore is a trail running shoe equipped with a carbon plate that provides a cushioned and fast ride over a wide variety of terrain and is geared for long distances thanks to its comfortable feel.
The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro 2
The The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro 2, a trail running shoe that we saw last season on the feet of Zach Miller during the last UTMB, is now on sale. This shoe perfectly combines the best technologies and materials of the brand, keeping the carbon plate and its dynamic and reactive philosophy.
The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro 2
The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro 2
Lowa Amplux
The Lowa Amplux is a trail running shoe that stands out for its versatility and for integrating a carbon reinforcement in its midsole to provide more speed and reactivity in our races and workouts. The upper is made of a single piece and the tongue eliminates unnecessary seams and, therefore, the risk of friction points, improving the lightness and comfort of the foot inside the shoe. The midsole is triple density with DYNEVA technology that provides the same cushioning along the entire length of the shoe and is lighter than conventional EVA foam. For its part, the sole of the shoe has Lowa Trac technology and a system of inclined lugs that provide the necessary traction on all types of terrain.
Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro
The Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro model is designed with the latest-generation technologies of the French brand. The new Energy Blade system that it incorporates consists of a TPU plate to offer greater power, while obtaining greater energy return with each step. But, in addition to that superior responsiveness, these Pulsar Trail Pro trainers are also capable of offering high levels of comfort and stability, even for running at really low paces. Designed for experienced trail runners looking to improve their times in all types of mountain terrain
Craft CTM Ultra Carbon Trail
The Craft CTM Ultra Carbon Trail is a trail shoe that is designed to delight maximum performance athletes as it belongs to the premium range of the brand integrating the best technologies and materials developed by Craft.
Altra Montblanc C
One of the great references of the Altra brand for long distances is the Altra Mont Blanc model. A trail running shoe that evolves and makes itself known with the inclusion of the Carbitex carbon plate. A technological resource that not only adds greater responsiveness, but also increases the degree of protection. The Altra Mont Blanc Carbon has a cushioning system with 3 millimeters more foam. A very light nitrogen foam, up to 17% lighter than its previous version, as noted from the American brand.
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