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Best trail running shoe in the UK, according to AI
Salomon was the brand AI assistants named most for trail running shoes in the UK, appearing in 49 of 59 answers (83.1%). This page reports what ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews said across those 59 answers.
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- Best for mudSalomonNamed in 83.1% of answers
- Best all-rounderHOKANamed in 81.4% of answers
- Best for road-to-trail hybridNikeNamed in 45.8% of answers
- Best for mixed terrain, agile feelSauconyNamed in 42.4% of answers
- Best valueadidasNamed in 32.2% of answers
- Best for all-terrain durability and door-to-trail runningBrooksNamed in 30.5% of answers
The trail running shoes brands AI recommends most
Share of the 59 answers that named each brand. The squares show which assistants named it.
- 1SalomonModels named: Speedcross 6, Speedcross 6 GTX, Aero Glide 4 GRVLCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 2HOKAModels named: Speedgoat 7, Speedgoat 6, Challenger 8CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 3NikeModels named: Pegasus Trail, Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX, ACG Pegasus TrailCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 4SauconyModels named: Peregrine 16, Peregrine 15, Xodus Ultra 4CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 5adidasModels named: Terrex Agravic SL, Terrex Agravic 4, Terrex AgravicCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 6BrooksModels named: Cascadia 19, Cascadia, Cascadia 20 GTXCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 7Inov-8Models named: Mudtalon Speed, Mudtalon, MudclawCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 8ASICSModels named: Trabuco 14 GTX, Gel-Sonoma 8 GTX, GEL-Trabuco 14 GTXCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 9AltraModels named: Lone Peak 9+, Lone Peak, Timp 6 GTXCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 10New BalanceModels named: Fresh Foam X Hierro v9, Fresh Foam X HierroCGPAYour brand? Add your link
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What the answers said about each brand. Prices are as quoted in the answers, not checked by us.
| Brand | Share of answers | Named by | Named best for | Models named | Prices quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salomon | 83.1% | 4 of 4 | mud, best for mud, deep mud and british winter slop | Speedcross 6, Speedcross 6 GTX, Aero Glide 4 GRVL | around £90–£140; around £115–£145 |
| HOKA | 81.4% | 4 of 4 | best all-rounder, best overall, general trail running, long distances, mixed terrain | Speedgoat 7, Speedgoat 6, Challenger 8 | around £120–£150; around £145 |
| Nike | 45.8% | 4 of 4 | road-to-trail hybrid, road-to-trail running, best for mixed road and trail | Pegasus Trail, Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX, ACG Pegasus Trail | around £97 – £105; around £119.90 – £145.00 |
| Saucony | 42.4% | 4 of 4 | mixed terrain, agile feel, mixed terrain, nimble and responsive, technical trails and wet conditions | Peregrine 16, Peregrine 15, Xodus Ultra 4 | around £100–£145; Approx. £130–£140 |
| adidas | 32.2% | 4 of 4 | best value, budget-conscious option, forest trails, varied terrain | Terrex Agravic SL, Terrex Agravic 4, Terrex Agravic | £140 (frequently discounted around £98); Mid-range price bracket |
| Brooks | 30.5% | 4 of 4 | best all-rounder, all-terrain durability and door-to-trail running, stable, protective everyday trail use | Cascadia 19, Cascadia, Cascadia 20 GTX | £135; From £81.00 |
| Inov-8 | 22% | 3 of 4 | muddy fields, steep climbs and fell running, fell running, wet conditions, boggy technical trails, traditional, sludgy uk winter cross-country and technical mountain paths | Mudtalon Speed, Mudtalon, Mudclaw | around £80–£130; Around £130 |
| ASICS | 22% | 4 of 4 | best overall all-weather trail shoe, long-distance comfort and rougher trails, best overall road shoe | Trabuco 14 GTX, Gel-Sonoma 8 GTX, GEL-Trabuco 14 GTX | £150; £150 |
| Altra | 20.3% | 3 of 4 | natural foot movement and wide-footed runners, best zero drop, runners who want a zero-drop platform and plenty of toe wiggle room | Lone Peak 9+, Lone Peak, Timp 6 GTX | – |
| New Balance | 18.6% | 3 of 4 | long-distance comfort, long-distance trail runners prioritizing cushioning, ultra-marathons, high mileage, and runners who want plush underfoot comfort | Fresh Foam X Hierro v9, Fresh Foam X Hierro | £140–£160; £140–£160 |
What people in the UK ask, answered
Each answer is our summary of what the four assistants said.
What are the best trail running shoes in the UK?
Salomon was named in 49 of 59 answers, with models including the Speedcross 6 and Speedcross 6 GTX. HOKA followed closely, named in 48 answers, with the Speedgoat 7 and Speedgoat 6. Salomon was described as best for mud, while HOKA was called the best all-rounder.
What are the best trail running shoes for men?
The assistants did not single out one brand for men specifically. Salomon was named most overall for this category, in 49 of 59 answers, and HOKA in 48. The answers focused on models such as the Salomon Speedcross 6 and HOKA Speedgoat 7 without separating men's and women's recommendations.
What are the best trail running shoes for women?
The assistants did not single out one brand for women specifically. Salomon was named most overall for this category, in 49 of 59 answers, and HOKA in 48. The answers referred to models such as the Salomon Speedcross 6 and HOKA Speedgoat 7 without distinguishing women's versions.
What are the best road-to-trail running shoes?
Nike was named in 27 of 59 answers, with the Pegasus Trail and Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX described as best for road-to-trail hybrid running. Brooks was also named in 18 answers, with the Cascadia 19 called best for all-terrain durability and door-to-trail running.
What are the best waterproof trail running shoes?
Salomon was named in 49 of 59 answers, with the Speedcross 6 GTX described as best for mud and deep mud. ASICS was named in 13 answers, with the Trabuco 14 GTX called the best overall all-weather trail shoe. Inov-8 was also named in 13 answers, with the Mudclaw described as best for wet conditions and boggy technical trails.
What are the best trail running shoes for hiking?
The assistants did not single out one brand for hiking specifically. Salomon was named most overall for this category, in 49 of 59 answers, and HOKA in 48. The answers focused on trail running models such as the Salomon Speedcross 6 and HOKA Speedgoat 7.
What are the best GORE-TEX trail running shoes?
Salomon was named in 49 of 59 answers, with the Speedcross 6 GTX described as best for mud. ASICS was named in 13 answers, with the Trabuco 14 GTX called the best overall all-weather trail shoe. Nike was named in 27 answers, with the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX described as best for road-to-trail running.
What are the best trail running shoes for ultras?
HOKA was named in 48 of 59 answers, with the Speedgoat 7 described as best for long distances and mixed terrain. New Balance was named in 11 answers, with the Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 called best for ultra-marathons and high mileage. Saucony was named in 25 answers, with the Xodus Ultra 4 described as best for technical trails and wet conditions.
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How we count
We ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the questions people in the UK actually search for (15 for this category), asked from the UK, and read every answer: 59 answers here.
A brand scores when an answer recommends it. Its rank is the share of answers that named it. Shops, review sites and brands an answer warns against are not counted. Different spellings of the same brand are merged.
This is what the assistants said on 17 October 2026, not our own opinion: we do not test products. We ask again every month. Paid listings are labelled and never change the ranking. There are no affiliate links on this page.
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