trail runners

Hikers in sneakers

Trail runners are lightweight athletic shoes designed for off-road running on uneven terrain—dirt paths, rocky trails, roots, and mud.

They feature aggressive tread patterns for grip, reinforced toe caps for protection, and often more stability than road running shoes.

The term also refers to people who run trails: Trail runners gathered at dawn for the mountain race.

Related

switchbacks · elevation · hydration · gnarly · singletrack · scramble · technical · lightweight · grip · traction · cushioning · descent · summit · wilderness · endurance · pace · breathless · rocky

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Spiked athletic footwear

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Athletic footwear for hardwood

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footwear formality/purpose

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Elegant footwear for occasions

formal shoes · oxfords · loafers · high heels · wingtips

Family

trail, runner, trails, trailed, trailing, trailer, trailers, runners, running

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G