Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Thrive on technical, rocky terrain with these adidas trail-running shoes. Their lightweight cushioning and premium energy return keep you agile. The rubber outsoles provide extraordinary traction.
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View the adidas Terrex Product LineView all adidas Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 39 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Mesh with TPU overlays |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | TPE/EVA |
| Support | Rock plate |
| Outsole | Continental rubber |
| Rock Plate | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.19 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
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Like others have said these are made to give you blisters. Especially on the big toes. If you are going down hill in these good luck! You are better off with the speed ultra 2s or the agravic SL. They missed a trick with these. They should’ve been lighter, used full lightstrike pro instead of a mix of lightstrike and a proper plate. But the issue with adidas right now is if they did that then they would lose out from the ASU2. There doesn’t need to be a full continental sole coverage as that makes it bottoms heavy compared to brands that use Vibram. They need to go back to the drawing board. I’ve retired them to casual wear in the end.
The TT feels much more stable and grippy for dirt/rock use on trails. So far I've used them for both trail runs and hikes, the light strike foam really shines through on uphills and flats. It's taking longer than I'd expect to find the right toebox lacing tightness to prevent small issues but that goes with the narrower toebox. I normally wear size 11 and went with 11 in these, and fit feels good overall. (minus a little pinky toe squishing but not intolerable). Downhills feel a bit tough on the forefoot due to the upper feeling very rigid. I'm hoping with more break-in that the TT will really shine for mixed run/hike in the elements.
40 mile on the shoes in two weeks. Shoes seem to be holding up and made of good material. They are comfortable and nice on the foot. They have good traction and stability. I wish there was more cushion under foot to make the exceptionally comfortable. I find them to be in between the hoka speedboat 6 and Mafate speed 4. I love the Mafate speed 4 cushion. But they have been discontinued so I’m searching for its replacement. So far these are the closest I’ve found so far:) I would recommend them for anything up to a 50k ultra. Maybe not much more than that though.
I needed a shoe that gave me the cushioning of a running shoe plus the stability of a court shoe. This is perfect. Far more cushioning than a cross training shoe, but I don’t feel like I am going to roll my ankle every time I go side to side.
I have tried quite a few trail runners over the last 10 years - logging well over 10k miles over that time - using trail runners for backpacking, thru hiking the Appalachian trail, trail races or casual trail runs on the weekends - this shoe is defiantly one of the best I have used - the construction is light, yet durable. My favorite aspect is the wider shape these have they are comfortable to handle all day use. The grip is top tier with complete confidence with each stride making these great in all conditions. Also, its a plus these look cool.
First, the shoes look great! However, the shoes are not as comfortable as other brands I usually wear on trail runs and hiking. My pinky-toe on both feet noticeably rub and feels slightly cramped. The rest of my toes are fine. I wore the shoes all day inside my house and felt they didn’t have any cushion leaving my feet sore and tired. Like walking barefoot. Despite my disappointment these shoes are not as comfortable as I had hoped, I’ll try them one more time before deciding if I’ll keep them or not because I want to keep them. We’ll see.
I can honestly say that these sneakers have been a great surprise for me. The cushioning is incredible and very responsive, which propels you forward with every run. Besides that, I can say that the blue color is fantastic, and I really like the breathable material. As for the size, they're true to size; I had no problems with that, and I hope to put many more miles on them. Great Adidas product.
I ran in the last version of the Agravic Speed Trail, and it was light, and fast but I couldn't find a good fit between an 8.5 and 9 men's. The sizing was just weird. I knew the Agravic TT was coming out in February so I waited and I am really happy that I did! The shoe was reported to be more stable and I would agree. The midsole has a wider profile around the mid foot and the heal than the Speed Trail. The Continental rubber is very grippy! The fit is much improved, although I still think it is a tad wide in the toe box. I also wish the tongue was a little bit longer because I get some lace bite around the front of the ankle and the heel still feels like I am not entirely locked down. It's a bit disappointing for a shoe that is this expensive. I don't run a lot on trails but when I do, it's pretty rocky and technical. Hopefully this review can help someone. I am not sure I would purchase another pair.
These are extremely comfortable on rough terrain and heavy incline/decline use. The grip feedback is incredible. Down hill heel support holds very well and doesn’t compromise your form. Front arch easily supports proper running and heel striking prevention but the rear cushioning also holds up when it happens. The laces have grips on the and have held well through all long runs. They’re also extremely breathable and dry quickly when wet. They perform relatively well on pavement but I’ve found due to their design they tend to feel slightly rigid when consistently running on pavement so I switch to grass running to ease any discomfort. If you’re taking X country running seriously and don’t want to buy the top tier Terrex these are a comparable and highly valued choice. I will be purchasing another pair soon as I’ve already put over 100 miles on them and I noticed my recovery and foot health has greatly improved
The design of the rear of the shoe brings the material up too high on the back of my ankle and there is constant friction, creating a chronic blister that won’t heal despite a change in socks, bandages, etc. I’ve discounted wearing the shoes until it completely heals and then I’ll try again


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