Best Trail Running Shoes for Hiking in 2023

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thank you. We need more shoes with wide toe boxes, especially us with 2E+ widths.

[@griseldanelson2141]

Thank you so much for this video. I found your information perfect for finding the best trail hiking shoe. ❤

[@michaelpalm2210]

I have the Cascadia version 16 GTX Gore -tex ($160)and they are superb winter trail runners. The traction is like knobby tires on a truck. Ice snow rain streams puddles, Nothing can stop you! I also hike mountains in them. I would not run road races in them. I would not run cross country races either , They are bulky built like tank all terrain shoes. Built for protection and traction …NOT Built for Speed! I own 2 pairs and use them alot for my off road adventures. One of my favs

[@bandhanpramanik8496]

Do they hold on slightly hard ice ?

[@AlexetRex]

A truly amazing video! I am new to trail running and I learned so much through your comparative analysis of the different types of shoes

[@nighthawk326]

Wow! Best shoes review I have seen! Exactly all the info I needed. Much appreciated!

[@mkscott12]

I went to barefoot shoes and world of a difference, Hykes Flex are my new favorite shoe. I will never go back to regular shoes.

[@spacewalktraveller1]

Thanks for the review. You did a really good job. Most of the reviews on these shoes are by trail runners. It was great to get a hikers perspective. I've got Brooks and Hoka and they are both great shoes. I would like to try a pair of Altra. Thanks again and I wish you all the very best.

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Glad I could help!

[@christiannisonger6445]

Thanks much for this very in-depth shoe review. I have been considering the Hoka Speedgoats for quite a while. I've been using Saucony Perregrines the last several years and they have been fantastic. However, all that cush on the Hokas made me wonder if I might like them for the TMB. I have settled on getting another pair of Sauconys, However, you have piqued my curiosity about the Brooks and will give them a try in the future. Thanks again, really appreciate your channel!

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Thank you, Christian. My video on the Brooks Cascadia comes out next Sunday.

[@euforia444]

I always enjoy watching from Japan. It was helpful because I was looking for a comparison between cascadia and speechgoat5. Next, please do a comparative evaluation of cascadia17 and mafatespeed4.

[@vjamodeo]

I tried Brooks Cascadia for hiking. In my opinion, not enough cushion. .I switched to Brooks Caldera. Much better cushion.

[@lcolon194]

Thank You You Rock

[@jharrelphoto]

I may try those hoka’s. I’m having trouble with a bruised heel and plantar fasciitis. I really need the extra cushion i think. Thanks for the review!

[@davidviner5783]

A very detailed and well-presented review. Just ordered the Brooks...will report back later. Thanks.

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MartinCloon]

Haven't you worn them yet??

[@kevinstarski1598]

Shipping can take a while sometimes lol @@MartinCloon

[@brwcty59]

Headed to a winter hiking situation in December. Most days will be non-technical, but slick and icy with light to moderate snow. Would love to hear your recommendation for a footwear set up that will offer both warmth and dry feet. Thank you!

[@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82]

Thank you so much for putting in the hard work for this video. So thankful that the loan peaks come in huge size 16 for my giant feet. I don't know if those other brands come in my size... I'm thinking of buying like 5 pairs of the loan peak 7s and putting them in a time chamber just in case they discontinue the big size. I have badly warped feet due to birth defects, and the loan peaks are the first time I've had a comfortable shoe. 😫

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Glad it was helpful! I can imagine 16s are hard to find. 12s are on the upper percentile already.

[@sinepari9160]

I've been hiking in some dynafit ultra 100's. They're stiff like an approach shoe in my opinion and a fantastic crossover shoe. I also picked up some Scarpa Ribelle Run XT's last week on black Friday discount. Can't wait to try those for mixed run/hike.

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

I like Merrell Moab 3 non-waterproof, hiking shoes with Dr Scholl's Heavy Duty Work insoles, instead of the Merrell insoles they come with. They fit true to size, need no break-in and they're light and very comfortable. They also dry out faster than waterproof footwear, that always gets wet anyway.

[@Tducks72]

Have you tried the Cascadia 17? Heard a lot of good things about the 16 but not much on the 17. Thanks for the review.

[@hackman8909]

Great review. Do you buy a size up?

[@AJHall-y4z]

Thank you for such a thorough and meaningful review. Wondering if you would recommend Brooks Cascadia 16 or 17 and if these shoes are okay for someone who has high arches and supinate - thank you!

[@NeilJefferson-v5o]

Are they the Gortex versions?

[@feyzakilickaya1338]

Thanks a lot for the good reviews. Coul you please review "Columbia Escape Pursuit Outdry Waterproof Trail Running Shoes" as well?

[@gorohit]

Awesome video! Glad I came across your channel!

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Thank you!

[@epischewurststullederverda1483]

I am currently looking for a trail running shoe for ultra distance (50+ km) hiking. Since I got knee and hip issues (arthrosis) I want a highly cushioned shoe that provides protection until I can build more muscles to support my joints. I tried the Salomon ultra glide 2 and I liked how it felt. The space in the toe area was good, but the mid foot part was too narrow. I already went for 1 size bigger to account for swelling feet on long distances. Does anyone know a model with similar features like the ultra glide 2, but is a bit wider around the mid foot area?

[@Zarakx8]

Well done dear

[@alexruiz5517]

Hi Dusty, How was the space on the toe box for the Brooks? Thanks!

[@Dusty_Hikers]

It was fine for me. Long hikes with swollen feet were still fine.

[@alexruiz5517]

@@Dusty_Hikers Thank you! Do you have wide feet? Just curious since I do have wide feet (2E).

[@ChiliM4n]

Do you have any experience with the Altra Timp 5? It's zero drop - wide toe box but with more cushioning. Should be somewhat of a mix between the lone peaks and the Hokas

[@fastneataverage]

excellent review. using your link to buy.

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Awesome, thank you! Let me know how they work out for you.

[@fecardona]

Thank you sir. I had already purchased the Speedgoat 5 for the Camino de Santiago hike, from Burgos (550 km). Looks like I made a right choice, considering the tipe of thru hike it is. Cheers

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Awesome🤪! Let me know how the Camino goes. It’s on my list.

[@thebadhombre9917]

The lone peak isn’t a hiking shoe, it’s a running shoe. The designer said it wasn’t meant for backcountry thur hikes

[@bewhiskeredjuarez6851]

This is accurate

[@blablasss]

Nice video! I have both the brooks and altra shoes. What I wonder is how do they fit you? I normally have eur 44.5 cityshoes, but with the altra I find them a bit too big on a foot at size 45 ( halve size up recomended by altra). With the Brooks, the size 45 EUR already feel a bit better and less loose. although I still have one shoe smaller than the other. Maybe I should do double socks on. :)

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Great question. I bought mine through my Amazon account and apparently it auto suggested my sizes based on previous purchases and what similar buyers purchased. So for the Brooks I bought US 12.5 or EU 46.5 and for the Altra I bought 11.5 US or 46 EU. They both worked fine but I think a size 12 US in the Altr would have been better. I had no issues though on the multi day hike.

[@timmo971]

What? No mention of Altra Olympus 5?

[@SpookiePower]

Are the Brooks Cascadia 16 a 2E wide shoe ?

[@edwardstark6817]

Have you tried the Cascadia 17? Cascadia 16 runs warm.

[@Dusty_Hikers]

They are my list to try.

[@freetimephotographer]

Excuse me sir, does the altra lone peak 7 or olympus 5 is good for hike Mt.Fuji(sharp rock and sandy terrain) or should I buy traditional hiking shoes like moab 3 or salomon ultra 4 for more protection and durability considerations?

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Hello! So for protection underfoot you will be fine with any of those listed, even on sharper rocks. For durability, I cannot say since I have only hiked about 40-50 miles in the shoes you list (except Olympus 5). For your choice, I would say that if you have never worn Altra Lone Peak 7 and you don't have much time before your hike then I would not advise you to get those. I feel like they take a little more to get used to if you are not already accustomed to minimalist, zero-drop (flat sole) hiking footwear. This all really boils down to you and what you feel most comfortable with. The Salomon X Ultra 4 won my place for best hiking shoes of the year. If they fit your foot you won't be disappointed. Also just tested three great trail runners and the Brooks Cascadia 16 took the top spot. I love hiking in them. They have a rock plate, great midsole, and grippy outsole.

[@freetimephotographer]

@@Dusty_Hikers oh I see, I'm gonna check salomon x ultra 4, thank you so much Sir.

[@SpringdaleSolo]

Wish they had those Brooks in black. I don't like funky colors.

[@anonymous3249]

Thanks alot for the invaluable advise since I live near the Rocky Mountains. I have tested the swift R3, x ultra 4 and moab 3 and come to the same conclusions you have come across in your videos. I am about to go with free hiker 2.0 and would love to know your view in comparison to cascadia 16. Is cascadia 16 better ? Appreciate your response. Thank you.

[@Dusty_Hikers]

I need to clone myself or quit my job and test more shoes. The free hiker is on my list but I have not tested it yet. Let me know how it works for you.

[@Soulsaber_7]

Do you think the Adidas Terrex SWIFT R3 have a more stiff midsole, than the Brooks Cascadia 16?

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Yes. The Swift R3 are much stiffer than the Cascadia 16.

[@Joe-hl2ts]

Hi mate, great review, I'm not a trail runner or anything but I'm going backpacking in South East Asia next month, im wondering which shoe would be the best for me as the main requirements for me are comfort walking a lot all day around both cities or lighter hikes around volcanoes or mountains. I need something very breathable because of the heat. Most people recommend trail runners for backpackers and i understand why, im just wondering which you think would suit my needs best?

[@Dusty_Hikers]

If the Brooks Cascadia fits you then it will be perfect. That is what I would go with.

[@Joe-hl2ts]

@@Dusty_Hikers Thanks for the recommendation, when I went to the local running shop with that in mind I tried on a cascadia 16, it felt weirdly tight on the top of my foot around the lace area, I didn't really like the fit, though it did seem a good shoe. I tried on the lone peak which was nice but quite wide for my feet, and ultimately I went with Hoka challenger 6s, very cushioned which will be good for walking all day, breathable with a lot of mesh and they seem to have decent enough grip for basic level hikes and trails that are more my speed :) Thanks for a very in depth review! at the end of the day nothing beats going to the shop to test them out yourself!

[@Dusty_Hikers]

@@Joe-hl2ts YES! Wearing them in a shop is better than ordering them finding out they don't fit then sending them back. It is also more sustainable. On my Amazon affiliate account I see people buying two pairs of the exact same shoe but one is a size 11 for example and the other is 10.5. The buyer already knows they are going to send a pair back. They amount of fuel used to ship these shoes back and forth is signficant.

[@loongboi88]

Hi do you recommend these shoes be used for hiking annapurna base camp?

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Great question! This will depend upon the trail conditions and your preferences. If you normally hike in trail runners then the Brooks Cascadia are worth a try.

[@helmutschuhmacher9807]

What hat did you wear on the hike across Italy?

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Columbia Bora Bora. $20. Awesome.

[@justinbailey3621]

hey how many miles did you hike in these shoes?

[@Dusty_Hikers]

I hiked more than 40 miles total in each shoe including the 85 mile five day hike.

[@madhulucky8712]

Brooks cascadia 16 can i use road running ?

[@Dusty_Hikers]

Yes

[@michaelpalm2210]

I would not. way better shoe options for roads

[@mtbrookie596]

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[@peterbedford2610]

Oops. No Topo ??

[@emonty62]

Brooks Cascadia 16 horrible for me, narrow toe box.

[@AAUK2]

Too expensive 😮