Running gear reviews
Running shoes, watches and gear, analyzed by RunMorph: independent lab measurements, cross-checked field reviews and a clear verdict for each.
76 reviews
AdidasAdidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Evo: €500, the unfiltered review
250 g · drop 6 mm · stack 39 mm
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Evo: 254 to 266 g measured, double EnergyRim with no plate, €500. Stability splits testers, RunMorph verdict 6.8/10.
RossignolRossignol Vezor: the full RunMorph review
282 g · drop 6 mm · stack 30 mm
Rossignol Vezor: 282 g, 6 mm drop, responsive on dry terrain but grip that splits reviewers on mud. Narrow fit, 180 euros. RunMorph score 7.1/10.
ScottScott Kinabalu Trail Review: Claimed 8 mm Drop, Measured at 6
250 g · drop 8 mm · stack 37 mm
Scott Kinabalu Trail: 250 g, an 8 mm drop on paper but 6 mm in field tests, and weak grip in the rain. €150, verdict 7.3/10.
RaidlightRaidlight Ultra Max: 295g Measured Against 280g Advertised, the Unfiltered Review
280 g · drop 6 mm · stack 30 mm
Raidlight Ultra Max: 295g measured vs 280g advertised, 6mm drop, ~150€. Good up to 90km, not built for a 100-miler. Verdict: 6.8/10.
Arc'teryxArc'teryx Norvan LD 4: measured stack height swings from 25 to 31 mm depending on the source, the unfiltered test
270 g · drop 6 mm · stack 29 mm
Our test of the Arc'teryx Norvan LD 4 (€170, 6mm drop, ~275g): top-tier grip and stability, fit and breathability lag behind. Verdict: 8.2/10.
SalomonSalomon Aero Blaze 4 GRVL Review: Versatile Until the Mud Hits
223 g · drop 8 mm · stack 37 mm
Salomon Aero Blaze 4 GRVL: €140, 223 g, Quicklace Neo lacing. Limited grip on wet ground. RunMorph verdict: 7.6/10.
MizunoMizuno Neo Daichi X: Vibram Grip Makes Up for Lackluster Stability
290 g · drop 6 mm · stack 36 mm
Mizuno Neo Daichi X: technical trail shoe, 290 g, Vibram Megagrip, 150 € (119,90 € on sale). RunMorph verdict: 8,2/10.
AdidasAdidas Terrex Agravic Speed 2: adidas's plateless trail racer (full review)
220 g · drop 8 mm · stack 34 mm
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed 2: 220 g, Lightstrike Pro, Continental outsole, €160. The plateless trail racer for short races. Verdict: 8.3/10.
SalomonSalomon XA Pro 3D V9 review: the full test
346 g · drop 12.5 mm
Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 review: 346 g measured, real 12.5 mm drop, 3D chassis. The trail tank for fast hiking and easy paths. Verdict 7.2/10.
Inov-8Inov-8 TrailFly Pro: 272 g in EU 45.5, not the claimed 228 g, the unfiltered review
228 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
Inov-8 TrailFly Pro: 272 g in EU 45.5 (not the claimed 228 g), €170, Powerflow Elite TPEE foam, but limited stability and durability on rocks.
HokaHoka Tecton X 4: 270 g measured, two parallel carbon plates, the full review before UTMB
275 g · drop 5 mm · carbon plate
Hoka Tecton X 4 tested: 270 g measured vs 275 g claimed, ProFly X and dual carbon. RunMorph's verdict before UTMB, reviews and disagreements.
La SportivaLa Sportiva Akasha II: 10 mm claimed, 6 mm measured, the unfiltered review
310 g · drop 10 mm · stack 31 mm
La Sportiva claims a 10 mm drop for the Akasha II, but two tests measure 6 mm and 321 g, not 310 g. RunMorph breaks down what that gap means for ultra-trail.
NNormalNNormal Cadi: the full RunMorph review
270 g · drop 6 mm · stack 35 mm
NNormal Cadi: 270 g, 6 mm drop, Vibram Megagrip, €150. Maximum comfort for ultra-trail, but the grip gives out on greasy ground. Verdict 7.8/10.
TevaTeva Trailpeak review: the brand's first performance trail shoe, fully tested
235 g · drop 6 mm · stack 30.5 mm
Teva's first ultralight performance trail shoe costs 160 euros. The comfort wins praise, but grip and durability already split early testers.
DynafitDynafit Ultra 100 V3: €180 on paper, €107 at the till, the unfiltered review
279 g · drop 6 mm · stack 30 mm
Dynafit finally fixes the narrow fit of its trail range with the Ultra 100 V3, and the €180 list price melts fast next to the €107 we found in France.
New BalanceNew Balance Hierro v9: the full RunMorph review
310 g · drop 4 mm · stack 42 mm
New Balance Hierro v9: 310 g claimed, 304 to 309 g measured, 6 mm Vibram Megagrip, 4 mm drop. Top-tier grip, limited off-camber stability. 7.9/10.
BrooksBrooks Catamount 4 Review: The Full RunMorph Test
269 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
Brooks Catamount 4: 269 g claimed, 275 g measured (+6 g), SkyVault Pebax plate, weak grip on wet ground. RunMorph verdict: 7.8/10, €170.
HokaHoka Rocket X Trail: 248 g measured vs 268 g claimed, the unfiltered review
268 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
Hoka Rocket X Trail tested: 248 g measured (20 g under the claim), A-TPU carbon plate, but 3 mm lugs and no Vibram. RunMorph verdict: 7.8/10.
NordaNorda 002 review: the near-indestructible Dyneema shoe that redefines technical trail
248 g · drop 4 mm · stack 19 mm
Norda 002: 248 g, near-indestructible Dyneema upper, 4 mm drop, Vibram Megagrip outsole. A technical shoe at €280. RunMorph verdict: 8.4/10.
Adidasadidas UltraBOOST 5X review: 263 g, Light BOOST foam and a 10 mm drop, a comfy daily trainer that lacks pop at speed
263 g · drop 10 mm · stack 39 mm
adidas UltraBOOST 5X: 263 g, 10 mm drop, Light BOOST foam. Comfort and durability deliver, but it lacks pop at faster paces. Verdict 8/10.
SalomonSalomon S/Lab Pulsar 4 Review: More Cushion, Less Pop
250 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4: 250 g, 6 mm drop, €220. More cushioning but disappointing energy return in the lab. Stable, not an explosive racer. Verdict: 7.8/10.
AltraAltra Timp 5 Review: Zero Drop, Vibram Megagrip and 269 g
269 g · drop 0 mm · stack 28.7 mm
The Altra Timp 5 pairs zero drop and Vibram Megagrip at 269 g, with firm cushioning and modest energy return. RunMorph scores it 8.2/10 vs the Speedgoat 7.
ScarpaScarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra HT Review: Alpine Precision
300 g · drop 4 mm · stack 24.5 mm
Scarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra HT: 300 g, 4 mm drop, 24.5 mm stack, PRESA TRN-01 outsole. Rated 7.5/10. Superb lockdown, but comfort falls short on ultras.
VJVJ FZN Tempo Review: Finnish Grip for Road and Trail Running
240 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
The Finnish grip specialist lands in France with the VJ FZN Tempo: 240 g, 6 mm drop, rock plate, €179. A solid road-to-trail shoe, but hard to find. 7.5/10.
NordaNorda 055 Review: A Stable, Grippy All-Mountain Trail Shoe
240 g · drop 6 mm · stack 39 mm
Norda 055: an all-mountain trail shoe with a 240 g weight, 38-39 mm stack and Dyneema sock upper, out July 9, 2026 at €300. RunMorph score: 8.3/10.
MizunoMizuno Neo Daichi 10 Review: Nitrogen Foam, Vibram Grip
277 g · drop 6 mm · stack 36 mm
Mizuno's lead trail model, the Neo Daichi 10, pairs nitrogen-infused Enerzy NXT foam with Vibram Megagrip: 277 g, 6 mm drop, €150. Verdict: 7.5/10.
KiprunKiprun Kipclimb Max Review: Kiprun's Most Aggressive Trail Shoe
315 g · drop 4 mm · stack 34 mm
Kiprun Kipclimb Max review: 315 g, 4 mm drop and 5 mm lugs for Kiprun's 4th trail line, built for the roughest mountain terrain. Full RunMorph review.
AsicsAsics Fuji Lite 7 Review: A Light, Agile Trail Shoe for 140 Euros
241 g · drop 4 mm · stack 32 mm
Asics Fuji Lite 7 review: a light, agile trail shoe at 140 euros with a tougher woven upper, but no rock plate. Here's who should buy it.
AltraAltra Olympus 7 Review: EGO MAX Foam Arrives at €199.99
325 g · drop 0 mm · stack 33 mm
Altra swaps its long-standing EVA for EGO MAX foam on its flagship max-cushion trail shoe. Lighter, livelier, and still zero drop. Our verdict.
AsicsAsics Blazeblast Review: An Accessible New Trail Line at €160
252 g · drop 8 mm · stack 43 mm
We tested the Asics Blazeblast, a new trail line with FF Blast Max, a Trampoline Pod, 252 g, an 8 mm drop and a €160 price. Verdict: 7.5/10.
HokaHoka Stinson 8 Review: Lighter Road-to-Trail Max-Cushion at €180
320 g · drop 5 mm · stack 44.3 mm
Hoka Stinson 8 review: max-cushion road-to-trail shoe, 44.3 mm of stack height, 320 g (lightest Stinson yet), €180. Verdict: 8/10.
AsicsAsics MetaFuji Trail 2 Review: RunMorph's Full Verdict
255 g · drop 5 mm · carbon plate
Asics MetaFuji Trail 2: X-shaped carbon plate, 255 g, €250, tested by Tom Evans at UTMB. A redesign that locks in downhill stability. Verdict: 8.5/10.
SalomonSalomon S/Lab Genesis 2 Review: Built for Technical Ultras
272 g · drop 6 mm · stack 31 mm
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2: optiFOAM², Matryx Micro, 272 g, €200. The elite version gets sharper for technical ultras. Our trail verdict: 8.5/10.
OnOn Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Review: Firmer Helion Foam, Honest Hybrid
287 g · drop 8 mm · stack 34 mm
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2: 287 g, 8 mm drop, firmer Helion foam and Mission Grip for road-to-trail hybrid running. Limited grip. Verdict 7.5/10.
NNormalNNormal Kjerag 2 Review: Jornet's Precision Shoe Adds Cushioning
225 g · drop 6 mm · stack 26 mm
NNormal Kjerag 2: 225 g, EExpure TPE foam and a Kilian Jornet-designed Matryx upper for precise technical trails at €190. RunMorph verdict: 8/10.
SalomonSalomon Genesis 2 Review: The Versatile Trail Shoe Gets Livelier
281 g · drop 8 mm · stack 33.5 mm
Salomon Genesis 2 preview ahead of its August 1, 2026 launch: optiFOAM, integrated activeCHASSIS, 281 g, 8 mm drop, €150. Early RunMorph score: 8/10.
NordaNorda 001A Review: The Near-Indestructible Dyneema Trail Shoe
268 g · drop 5 mm · stack 26 mm
Norda 001A review: a near-indestructible Dyneema trail shoe, 268 g, 5 mm drop. RunMorph verdict 8/10, who it suits and how it stacks up against the Tomir 2.
NikeNike ACG Zegama Trail Review: ZoomX and Megagrip for Ultras
338 g · drop 4 mm · stack 38 mm
Nike ACG Zegama Trail review: 38 mm of ZoomX foam, Vibram Megagrip and a wider forefoot for ultras. 338 g, 4 mm drop, €169.99. Verdict: 8/10.
Mount to CoastMount to Coast H1 Review: Bio-Based Road-to-Trail Built to Last
242 g · drop 6 mm · stack 35 mm
Mount to Coast H1 review: bio-based CircleCELL foam, 242 g and TUNEDFIT lacing to flow from asphalt to trail without stopping. Verdict 8/10, €170.
La SportivaLa Sportiva Prodigio Pro Review: XFlow Speed Meets FriXion White
265 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
La Sportiva Prodigio Pro review: XFlow Speed TPEE, FriXion White and 267 g for premium trail racing at €200. 6 mm drop, 34/28 mm stack. Verdict 8.5/10.
MerrellMerrell MTL SpeedARC Peak Review: Carbon Skyrunning Racer
305 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak review: dual-density FloatPro PEBA, FlexPlate carbon and Vibram Megagrip Elite for 40-80 km skyrunning. Verdict 8.5/10.
The North FaceThe North Face Offtrail Ultra Review: 264 g with Built-In Gaiter
264 g · drop 6 mm · stack 29 mm
We tested the Offtrail Ultra: 264 g, built-in SCREEGUARD gaiter, dual-density DREAMBOUND foam and SURFACE CTRL G2 for 40-100 km mountain ultras. Verdict: 8/10.
BrooksBrooks Cascadia 20 Review: The Full RunMorph Breakdown
306 g · drop 6 mm · stack 38 mm
Vibram Megagrip lands on the standard Brooks Cascadia 20 for the first time. DNA Flash v2, 306 g, €160: Brooks's trail shoe at its peak.
HokaHoka Zinal 3 Review: A 253 g Supercritical Foam Racer for €160
253 g · drop 5 mm · stack 31.8 mm
Hoka Zinal 3 review: supercritical SCF foam, 253 g and a 5 mm drop in a light €160 trail racer. Verdict 8.5/10: the snappiest in the lineup.
SalomonSalomon Genesis Review: Matryx Upper and Contagrip MA for €150
269 g · drop 8 mm · stack 33 mm
Salomon Genesis review: Matryx upper, EnergyFOAM and Contagrip MA for €150. The all-around Salomon trail shoe for 20-60 km on mixed terrain. Verdict 8/10.
SalomonSalomon S/Lab Ultra Glide 2 Review: The Full RunMorph Test
drop 6 mm · stack 41 mm
Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide 2: optiFOAM+ PEBA, a Matryx upper and 41 mm of stack height. Salomon's ultra-trail shoe for long races. Verdict 9/10.
Adidasadidas Terrex Agravic TT Review: Betting on Continental Grip
290 g · drop 8 mm · stack 39 mm
The adidas Terrex Agravic TT pairs 4.5 mm Continental lugs with Lightstrike Pro: a reliable 20-60 km technical trail shoe, solid rock grip, real liveliness.
MerrellMerrell Morphlite Review: Light Door-to-Trail Shoe With FloatPro
225 g · drop 6.5 mm · stack 26.5 mm
Merrell Morphlite: a 225 g door-to-trail shoe with a 6.5 mm drop, FloatPro foam and a hybrid outsole from 110 euros. Road and smooth trails. Verdict 7.5/10.
The North FaceThe North Face Altamesa 500 V2 Review: Max-Cushion Trail Comfort
277 g · drop 6 mm · stack 36 mm
The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 review: 277 g, 6 mm drop, nitrogen-infused DREAM foam and 4 mm lugs. A max-cushion trail shoe for long runs. Verdict: 8/10.
HokaHoka Torrent 5 Review: More Foam, Lighter, Still Not Technical
230 g · drop 5 mm · stack 38 mm
The Torrent 5 adds 5 mm of EVA and sheds 20% of its weight for 130 USD, but its grip still falls short on technical terrain. Full RunMorph review.
SalomonSalomon GRVL Concept Review: Road/Gravel Hybrid with 43 mm Stack
270 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
Salomon GRVL Concept review: road/gravel hybrid with a full-length carbon plate, PEBA + supercritical EVA and a Quicklace mini gaiter. Out May 6, 2026, €250.
KiprunKiprun Kipsummit Race Review: Decathlon Takes On Premium Brands
255 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
SCF foam (100% ATPU), Vibram Megagrip Litebase, carbon plate and 255 g: Decathlon's Kiprun Kipsummit Race goes toe to toe with the Hoka Tecton X.
RossignolRossignol Vercors Review: Rossignol's First Trail Shoe Goes PEBA
290 g · drop 6 mm · stack 32 mm
We review the Rossignol Vercors: 290 g, 6 mm drop, E+Foam, 4 mm Duragrip Ultra lugs, €160. A long-distance trail shoe built for efforts beyond 60 km.
HokaHoka Speedgoat 7 Review: Hoka's Trail Icon, Refined a 7th Time
280 g · drop 5 mm · stack 40 mm
Hoka Speedgoat 7 review: the world's best-selling versatile trail shoe. Vibram Megagrip, 5 mm drop, 280 g for €165. Which trail runner is it for?
BrooksBrooks Cascadia Elite Review: Brooks' First 100% PEBA Trail Super Shoe
276 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
Brooks Cascadia Elite review: SpeedVault+ plate, DNA Gold PEBA, Vibram Megagrip Elite. Brooks' first trail super shoe, with our ultra-trail verdict.
KiprunKiprun Kipsummit Max Review: Best-Value Max-Cushion Trail Shoe
268 g · drop 6 mm · stack 38.5 mm
The Kiprun Kipsummit Max is Decathlon's ultra trail shoe: supercritical FASTECH+ foam, Vibram outsole, 268 g, 6 mm drop, €139.99. Out in 2026.
AsicsAsics Trabuco Max 5 Review: Max-Cushion Trail Shoe for Ultras
305 g · drop 5 mm · stack 39 mm
Asics Trabuco Max 5: a max-cushion trail shoe for ultras and comfortable long runs. FF Blast Plus, Asicsgrip, 5 mm drop, 305 g for €170. Who is it for?
SalomonSalomon Ultra Glide 4 Review: Max Cushion With New optiFOAM
280 g · drop 6 mm · stack 41 mm
Salomon Ultra Glide 4: optiFOAM, 4.5 mm Contagrip, 280 g, 6 mm drop, €150. A versatile max-cushion trail shoe for runnable ultras. Verdict: 8/10.
NikeNike ACG Ultrafly 2 Review: Nike's First Carbon Trail Super Shoe
287 g · drop 8.5 mm · carbon plate
Nike's first trail super shoe pairs ZoomX, a FlyPlate and Vibram Litebase: 8.5 mm drop, 287 g, €260. Our ultra-trail verdict.
Inov-8Inov-8 Trailfly Max V2 Review: Max Cushion Meets Graphene Grip
302 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
Inov-8 Trailfly Max V2 review: 302 g, 6 mm drop, 34/28 mm stack, FlySpeed Pro and graphene G-Grip (+50%). Max cushion for 50-100 km ultras. €170.
Inov-8Inov-8 TrailFly Speed V2 Review: Graphene Grip, +50% on Wet Rock
274 g · drop 4 mm · stack 21 mm
We review the Inov-8 TrailFly Speed V2: POWERFLOW PRO foam, graphene G-GRIP outsole, 274 g, €160. A technical trail racer built for hard, rocky ground.
La SportivaLa Sportiva Prodigio 2 Review: The Italian Trail All-Rounder
264 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
La Sportiva Prodigio 2 review: softer XFlow foam, FriXion XT 2.0, 4 mm lugs and a wider fit make it the Italian brand's do-it-all trail super-trainer.
NikeNike ACG Pegasus Trail Review: Versatile Road-to-Trail Comfort
295 g · drop 9.5 mm · stack 38 mm
Nike ACG Pegasus Trail review: road comfort, trail DNA and technical design from the All Conditions Gear line for your nature runs. Verdict 8/10.
AdidasAdidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2 Review: Carbon Plus More Foam
280 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
We review the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2: Lightstrike Pro, Continental, carbon plate, ultra geometry. The Terrex super trail racer. Our verdict.
OnOn Cloudultra 3 Review: The Versatile Long-Run Trail Shoe
295 g · drop 6 mm · stack 32 mm
On Cloudultra 3: supercritical Helion HF foam, a Speedboard plate and Missiongrip traction make it On's real turning point for ultras. Our verdict.
AsicsAsics Fuji Lite 6 Review: Versatile Mid-Distance Trail Shoe
272 g · drop 5 mm · stack 30 mm
Asics Fuji Lite 6 review: FF Blast+ foam, LUG 4.0 lugs. A light, playful trail shoe for fast trail training. Our verdict: 8/10.
HokaHoka Mafate 5 Review: Max-Cushion Ultra Icon Moves to 8 mm Drop
320 g · drop 8 mm · stack 45 mm
Hoka Mafate 5 review: 45/37 mm stack, 8 mm drop, dual-density supercritical PEBA, TPU plate and 5 mm Vibram Megagrip. The max-cushion ultra icon.
SauconySaucony Peregrine 16 Review: Technical Trail Shoe Goes PEBA
281 g · drop 4 mm · stack 28.5 mm
Saucony Peregrine 16 review: aggressive lugs, PWRRUN+ foam, Vibram MEGAGRIP outsole. The versatile technical trail benchmark for long distances. 8/10.
OnOn Cloudultra Pro Review: On's First Elite Trail Super Shoe
260 g · drop 6 mm · stack 39 mm
On Cloudultra Pro review: dual Helion HF, Speedboard plate, new Missiongrip, 260 g for 270 euros. On's entry into top-tier ultra-trail racing.
HokaHoka Tecton X 3 Review: The Twin Carbon Plate Trail Super Shoe
264 g · drop 5 mm · carbon plate
Hoka Tecton X 3: twin parallel carbon plates, PEBA foam, Vibram Megagrip, 5 mm drop, 264 g for €230. Hoka's trail super shoe for racers.
AltraAltra Lone Peak 9+ Review: Zero-Drop Icon Gets Vibram Megagrip
295 g · drop 0 mm · stack 25 mm
Altra Lone Peak 9+ review: 0 mm drop, Original toe box, 25 mm stack and Vibram Megagrip. The zero-drop trail icon is finally ready for wet rock. €150.
HokaHoka Challenger 7 Review: A Trail Shoe That Owns the Road Too
286 g · drop 5 mm · stack 36 mm
Hoka Challenger 7 review: max cushioning, moderate grip, real road-to-trail versatility. Who it suits and how to fit it into your training plan.
SalomonSalomon S/Lab Genesis Review: Elite Trail Speed Meets Comfort
245 g · drop 8 mm · stack 33 mm
Salomon S/Lab Genesis review: Kilian Jornet's trail racer with Energy Surge foam, Energy Blade plate, 8 mm drop and 245 g for €200. Is it for you?
SalomonSalomon Sense Ride 5 Review: The Do-It-All Trail Shoe
290 g · drop 8 mm · stack 35 mm
Salomon Sense Ride 5 review: an affordable all-round trail shoe with Energy Foam, Contagrip TR, 8 mm drop, 290 g, €140. Who is it for?
NNormalNNormal Tomir 2 Review: Kilian Jornet's Trail Shoe Built to Last
288 g · drop 8 mm · stack 33 mm
NNormal Tomir 2.0 review: supercritical EExpure foam, Vibram Megagrip Litebase, 8 mm drop. Kilian Jornet's half-to-ultra trail shoe scores 8.5/10.
SalomonSalomon Speedcross 6 Review: The Iconic Mud-Gripping Trail Shoe
290 g · drop 10 mm · stack 32 mm
Salomon Speedcross 6 review: the iconic mud trail shoe. Aggressive Contagrip lugs, 10 mm drop, 290 g for €150. Which technical trail runner is it for?