Women's Trail Running Shoes

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Roots, rocks, mud, snow: the trail is unforgiving to road shoes. Our women's trail running shoes — Salomon, Inov-8, Saucony, Brooks, ASICS and Mizuno — deliver the grip, protection and stability you need to attack technical terrain, from the local park to mountain ultras.

What sets a true trail shoe apart

Grip: lugs matched to the terrain

A trail outsole uses lugs and sticky rubber compounds that bite into mud, wet rock and loose surfaces. 4-to-5 mm lugs offer good versatility; deeper lugs excel in mud.

Protection: rock plates and reinforcements

Many models integrate a rock plate underfoot and toe reinforcements to absorb impacts from roots and stones — a real asset on technical ground.

Stability on uneven terrain

A lower platform and reinforced foothold keep your footing secure on off-camber sections and descents, where a road shoe gives way.

Waterproof or breathable?

Waterproof (GTX) versions keep feet dry in mud, slush and cold — ideal in fall and early winter. In summer, a breathable upper that drains quickly is often more comfortable than a membrane.

Our trail brands

Salomon and Inov-8: the specialists

Salomon is the global trail benchmark, and Inov-8 offers our widest range, from light models to extreme grip.

Saucony, Brooks, ASICS and Mizuno

The Saucony Peregrine is one of the most versatile trail shoes on the market, the Brooks Cascadia a safe bet for eating up kilometres, and ASICS (Gel-Trabuco) and Mizuno round out the selection.

Choosing for your kind of trail

Rolling trails: a versatile model with moderate lugs. Technical terrain: rock plate and aggressive grip. Racing and ultras: lightness, even a propulsive plate. In store, our team helps you nail the perfect fit.

Complete your trail kit

For long outings in the wild, consider hydration vests and Leki running poles. Come winter, see our women's winter running shoes. Mostly on asphalt? Explore our women's road running shoes. Shopping for him? Here are our men's trail running shoes.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between trail and road running shoes?

Trail shoes add lugs and sticky rubber for loose surfaces, protection against rocks and roots, and a more stable platform on uneven ground. Road shoes prioritize cushioning and lightness on asphalt.

Can I run on the road in trail shoes?

Occasionally, yes — to reach the trailhead, for example. But on asphalt, lugs wear prematurely and comfort drops. If you split your runs, a versatile trail model with moderate lugs is the right compromise.

Do I need a waterproof (GTX) trail shoe?

In cold weather, mud or slush, yes: the membrane keeps feet dry. In summer, a breathable upper that drains quickly is often better, since water always finds its way in over the collar.

What lug depth should I choose?

4-to-5 mm lugs cover most trails. For deep mud or steep slopes, go deeper; for dry, rolling trails, a lower profile rolls better.

Which model should I start with for trail running?

The Brooks Cascadia is an accessible, versatile benchmark. The Inov-8 TrailFly and versatile Salomon models are also excellent starting points. Come by the store: the fitting makes all the difference.

Women's Trail Running Shoes