10 Best women’s trail running shoes (2025)

This ALTRA Women's Lone Peak 7 Trail Running Shoe, Tan,9 is a top choice in . Customers appreciate its quality, performance, and value.

• Mesh upper: Improves breathability
• The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology
• Rearfoot GEL technology: Improves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike
• AMPLIFOAM cushioning: Improves cushioning
• Trail-specific outsole pattern: Improves grip on various surfaces

• Durable and breathable no-sew mesh upper
• AMPLIFOAM PLUS cushioning: Helps to improve durability and create a more flexible feel at footstrike
• Rearfoot GEL technology: Improves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike
• OrthoLite sockliner: Provides soft step-in comfort
• Trail-specific outsole: Helps provide better grip on off-road surfaces

• THIS WOMEN’S SHOE IS FOR: The Cascadia 17 is for runners who want to explore any trail and feel confident across all terrain.
• SOFT CUSHIONING: DNA LOFT v2 midsole technology provides soft cushioning over rugged terrain to deliver comfort on long trail runs.
• ENHANCED TRACTION: New TrailTack Green provides versatile traction on wet and dry surfaces for added stability over uneven terrain and is constructed from 25% recycled content.
• ADAPTABLE STABILITY: Our new Trail Adapt System utilizes an integrated midsole, rock plate, and zonal outsole pods to offer enhanced control and a stable ride over any terrain.
• PROTECTION AND FLEXABLITY: An articulated Ballistic Rock Shield between two layers of DNA LOFT v2 foam provides necessary protection without limiting the flexibility needed for smooth transitions.

• Women's outdoor shoes for trail running
• MESH UPPER: Mesh upper for breathability and light weight
• LIGHTWEIGHT CUSHIONING: EVA midsole offers step-absorbing, durable comfort
• TRAXION OUTSOLE: Traxion outsole maximizes grip in all directions with lugs designed for rugged terrain
• MADE IN PART WITH RECYCLED CONTENT: This product features at least 20% recycled materials. By reusing materials that have already been created, we help to reduce waste and our reliance on finite resources and reduce the footprint of the products we make

• Grippy lugs on the outsole are made with carbon rubber for rock-solid footings.
• A moderate stack VERSARUN cushioning packs plenty of underfoot comfort no matter the destination.
• The trail-specific mesh with supportive overlays locks your foot into place and protects from debris without looking or feeling bulky.

• Internal heel counter: Improves support
• At least 50% of the shoe's main upper material is made with recycled content to reduce waste and carbon emissions
• The sockliner's sustainable dyeing process helps reduce overall water usage by approx. 33% and carbon emissions by approx. 45%
• Injection E.V.A. midsole cushioning foam: Creates a softer soft feel at footstrike
• Stitch-down overlays: Help improve durability

• THIS WOMEN'S SHOE IS FOR: The Caldera 6 provides support for trail runners ready to run far with supremely soft cushioning and trusted traction for a fully distraction-free run.
• SUPREME SOFTNESS: Now featuring nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3, our softest cushioning optimized to be lightweight, plush, and responsive.
• COMFORTABLY SECURE FIT: An internal midfoot saddle holds the foot securely without sacrificing breathability to ensure stability over any terrain.
• HIGHLY BREATHABILITY: All new, quick drying, lightweight air mesh upper that offers enhanced breathability.
• STABLE RIDE: The foot sits securely within raised midsole foam walls, while the widened base and split heel outsole work to stabilize your landings and carry you smoothly over uneven terrain.

• An intuitive and flexible Carbitex AFX3-quarter carbon-fiber plate gives you speed and efficiency without losing touch with the terrain beneath you.
• With both higher absorption and faster evaporation, the lightweight mesh on the Endorphin Edge actively pulls moisture away from your foot, keeping you cool and dry.
• With a distance-friendly 6mm last, grippy PWRTRAC outsole, and deconstructed bootie fit, you have everything you need to go far and go fast.

• Moderate VERSARUN cushioning pack for comfort
• Trail specific mesh with supportive overlays
• Grippy lugs on the outsole