Best Trail Running Shoes for Hiking in 2023

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I share the results of testing three of the best trail running shoes for hiking. I completed an 85 mile thru-hike in Italy recently and I brought these shoes with me. I also ran head-to-head testing and share those results in this video.
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Brooks Cascadia 16: amzn.to/46aDgnj
HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 5: amzn.to/4457A0L
Altra Lone Peak 7: amzn.to/3pbSJD0
If you are interested in the thru-hike featured in this video you can watch my video on this amazing hike here: • You MUST Do This Thru-...

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@B_r_u_c_e 10 месяцев назад

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

@nighthawk326 7 месяцев назад

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

@lcolon194 8 месяцев назад

Thank You You Rock

@griseldanelson2141 3 месяца назад

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

@AlexetRex 2 месяца назад

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

@michaelpalm2210 5 месяцев назад

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

@euforia444 10 месяцев назад

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.

@gorohit Год назад

Awesome video! Glad I came across your channel!

@Dusty_Hikers Год назад

Thank you!

@sinepari9160 7 месяцев назад

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.

@spacewalktraveller1 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@jharrelphoto 5 месяцев назад

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!

@christiannisonger6445 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@user-jq4ve1vj1y 5 месяцев назад

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!

@feyzakilickaya1338 9 месяцев назад

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

@Zarakx8 3 месяца назад

Well done dear

@fastneataverage Год назад

excellent review. using your link to buy.

@Dusty_Hikers Год назад

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

@theoriginalrabbithole 8 месяцев назад

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.

@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@Tducks72 8 месяцев назад

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.

@davidviner5783 11 месяцев назад

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

@Dusty_Hikers 11 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@MartinCloon 7 месяцев назад

Haven't you worn them yet??

@kevinstarski1598 4 месяца назад

Shipping can take a while sometimes lol @@MartinCloon

@fecardona Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@vjamodeo Месяц назад

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

@ChiliM4n 2 месяца назад

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

@epischewurststullederverda1483 3 месяца назад

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?

@blablasss 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@anonymous3249 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@thebadhombre9917 3 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

This is accurate

@SpringdaleSolo 23 часа назад

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

@SpookiePower 3 месяца назад

Are the Brooks Cascadia 16 a 2E wide shoe ?

@timmo971 10 дней назад

What? No mention of Altra Olympus 5?

@Joe-hl2ts 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@Joe-hl2ts 11 месяцев назад

@@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 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@alexruiz5517 10 месяцев назад

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

@Dusty_Hikers 10 месяцев назад

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

@alexruiz5517 10 месяцев назад

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

@hairless_monkey Год назад

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

@Dusty_Hikers Год назад

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

@freetimephotographer Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@edwardstark6817 10 месяцев назад

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

@Dusty_Hikers 10 месяцев назад

They are my list to try.

@loongboi88 11 месяцев назад

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

@Dusty_Hikers 11 месяцев назад

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.