The best trail running shoes for mud

Iván Vila
Passionate about sports
Posted on 12-09-2024

We are entering the last quarter of 2024, months where daylight hours are decreasing, the cold is increasing and the rains make an appearance during these autumn and winter months.

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To run in these more adverse conditions it is essential to know how to choose the ideal trail running shoes for it. We are already ending the 2024 season, so the brands have already launched their main novelties for this season, however the list that we will show below will be updated with new releases that may be presented until the end of the season.

A resistant upper and a sole with a design that facilitates the evacuation of water and mud are essential features that trail running shoes must have, ideal for running safely in the rain or on mud.

The best trail running shoes for running in the mud

Here is a list of some of the most outstanding new shoes for this season. They are shoes that allow us to run safely and comfortably through a wide variety of mountainous terrain in the rain or mud. Our editorial team will keep an eye out for new releases to update the list.

New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3

The New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3 is the maximalist bet of the American brand for mountain running. This new version is presented with improvements over its predecessor but maintaining its original essence. It has a Vibram Ecosport outsole.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 4 mm
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 323 gr

Brooks Cascadia 18

The new Brooks Cascadia 18, one of the most emblematic trail running shoes of the American brand, is now available. It is an ideal model to comfortably run long distances thanks to its good combination of protection, softness and dynamism.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 314,7

ASICS Gel Trabuco 12

The ASICS Gel Trabuco 12 is one of the most popular trail running shoes on the market because they provide a great combination of comfort and performance. They have one of the soles that integrates one of the best grip technologies, the ASICSGRIP.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral, High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Medium
  • Weight: 314 gr

Nike Zegama 2

The new Nike Zegama 2 is now available, a trail running shoes from Nike that features a modern design and integrates the best materials and technologies of the brand. The new version improves in key aspects such as a better sole to provide greater grip.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 4 mm
  • Pace: Medium, High
  • Weight: 320 gr

HOKA Speedgoat 6

The HOKA Speedgoat 6 is a trail running shoe designed for the most adventurous runners. It is one of the most popular and best-selling models of the brand because it stands out for its great comfort and for adapting to a wide range of runners and terrains, both in dry and wet conditions.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 5 mm
  • Pace: Medium, High
  • Weight: 278 gr

Merrell Agility Peak 5

The Merrell Agility Peak 5 is one of the new trail running shoes of the brand, which has also been recognized with one of the awards of the ISPO Fair. It is a model that presents an update with respect to previous versions, thanks in part to the fact that it has been tested by the professional athletes of Team Merrell.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 6 mm
  • Pace: Medium
  • Weight: 297 gr

Salomon Genesis

The Salomon Genesis is a trail running shoe that stands out for its great versatility, an ideal shoe to run comfortable and, if we want, fast for a wide range of mountain terrain thanks to its Contagrip All Terrain sole.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Medium
  • Weight: 269 gr

Salomon Thundercross

The Salomon Thundercross is a trail running shoe that provides maximum grip and safety while running in the most technical or complicated mountain terrain, even in rain or mud.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral, High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 4 mm
  • Pace: Medium, High
  • Weight: 290 gr

Saucony Peregrine 14

The Saucony Peregrine 14 is one of the most popular trail shoes of the American brand. It is a model that has good cushioning but also stands out for its anti-rock plate and an outsole that provides maximum grip on any surface.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 4 mm
  • Pace: Medium

Kailas Fuga EX 3

The Kailas Fuga EX 3 is a shoe designed to provide maximum performance in the most difficult or technical terrain thanks, in large part, to the traction provided by its Vibram Megagrip sole, even on wet and/or muddy terrain.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Medium
  • Weight: 285 gr

NNormal Tomir 2.0

The NNormal Tomir 2.0 is the second version of one of the most emblematic shoes of the brand created by Kilian Jornet. This new version improves cushioning, protection and durability for comfortable and quiet running in the mountains.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Medium, High
  • Weight: 288 gr

Kiprun MT3

The Kiprun MT3 is one of the latest innovations from the French multinational company for comfortable long-distance mountain running. It is a shoe that stands out for providing great comfort, stability and durability on a wide variety of terrains, both wet and dry.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 310 gr

Inov-8 Trailfly G 270 v2

The Inov-8 Trailfly G 270 v2 is the latest version of one of the most popular shoes of the brand that stands out for the quality of its materials and a graphene sole that allows us to run with total peace of mind on wet and/or muddy terrain.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 270 gr

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