Comparing Trail Running Shoes for Women
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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Price | $129.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $190 List $189.95 at Backcountry | $59.98 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $140.00 at REI Compare at 2 sellers | $195 List |
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Pros | Comfortable, great traction, affordable, durable, packs out to fit your foot shape | Great weight distribution, stable architecture, breathable upper, well-tractioned | Supremely comfortable, spacious toe box, far more durable than previous models, great stability | Amazing traction, very protective, durable outsole, specific fit | Ultra lightweight, spacious toe box, secure-fitting midfoot, incredibly sensitive |
Cons | Might be too cushioned for some runners, slightly less sensitive | Lace pocket is difficult to use, tight collar can bite into the ankle, pricy | Zero-drop isn't for everyone, might be too soft for some | High heel feels less stable, narrow fit won't suit everyone, lugs wear down on pavement | Pricy, less protective, less equipped for long distances |
Bottom Line | A great all-around trail shoe that hosts some of our favorite protective features, all for a relatively affordable price | A great trail shoe that offers a streamlined fit with a grippy, confidence-inspiring outsole built to tackle the most technical terrain | This zero-drop trail runner takes trail running comfort to a whole new and ultra-protective level | With an aggressive outsole and exceptional protective features, this trail running shoe is a great choice for the sloppiest terrain | For middle-distance trail runs, this featherweight shoe is ready to take on technical terrain with its great traction, supreme sensitivity, and adequate protection |
Rating Categories | Hoka Torrent 3 - Wo... | Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 | Altra Lone Peak 7 -... | Salomon Speedcross 6 | Nnormal Kjerag - Wo... |
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Traction (20%) | |||||
Sensitivity (15%) | |||||
Stability (15%) | |||||
Comfort and Fit (15%) | |||||
Weight (10%) | |||||
Specs | Hoka Torrent 3 - Wo... | Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 | Altra Lone Peak 7 -... | Salomon Speedcross 6 | Nnormal Kjerag - Wo... |
Measured Weight (per shoe, size 6.5) | 7.52 oz | 8.05 oz | 8.14 oz | 8.54 oz | 6.61 oz |
Measured Lug Depth | 4 mm | 3.5 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 3 mm |
Sizes Available | 5 - 11 US | 4 - 13 US | 5.5 - 12 US | 5 - 11 US | 6 - 13.5 US (unisex) |
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop | 5 mm | 8 mm | 0 mm | 13 mm | 8 mm |
Measured Heel Stack Height | 26 mm | 27 mm | 23 mm | 34 mm | 23.5 mm |
Measured Forefoot Stack Height | 21 mm | 19 mm | 23 mm | 21 mm | 15.5 mm |
Claimed Heel-to-Toe Drop | 5 mm | 8 mm | 0 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm |
Claimed Heel Stack Height | Not stated | 29 mm | 25 mm | 32 mm | Not stated |
Claimed Forefoot Stack Height | Not stated | 21 mm | 25 mm | 22 mm | Not stated |
Measured Outsole Length | 10.25 in | 10.44 in | 10.25 in | 10.63 in | 10.31 in |
Measured Outsole Width | 4.11 in | 3.92 in | 3.94 in | 3.72 in | 3.93 in |
Upper | Mesh | Anti-Debris mesh with sockliner | Mesh | Textile/synthetic | Matryx jacquard/kevlar coated yarn |
Midsole | EVA | Energy Save PU foam with Profeel Film rock protection | Altra EGO Foam | Energy Cell+ | EExpure foam |
Outsole | Rubber | Salomon Contagrip MA | MaxTrac rubber | Rubber | Vibram Litebase Megagrip |
Measured Outsole Hardness | 63 HA | 71 HA | 66 HA | 68 HA | 69 HA |
Rock Plate | No | Not disclosed | Yes | Not disclosed | No |
Heel Tab Type | None | None | Finger loop | None | None |
Wide Version Available | No | Yes | No | No | No |
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