Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

For those who seek speed and agility on the trails, these adidas trail-running shoes are the answer. They offer a balance of lightness and responsive cushioning. The rubber soles provide superb grip.



Imported.
View the adidas Terrex Product LineView all adidas Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 43 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 35 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Mesh with TPU overlays |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | Lightstrike Pro |
| Support | Energy Rods |
| Outsole | Continental® rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification
Love the look of these shoes, ordered half size up but still a bit tight, great fit after a few runs though. Comfortable and stable shoe. First time with energy rods, seem to improve my times slightly, but make a comfortable run
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Shoe feels great. Much lighter and more aggressive than my other trail shoes. Unfortunately, too narrow in the midfoot for me. Wouldn’t be able to wear these past the half marathon distance comfortably. I will buy again in a heartbeat if they make wider sizes. Highly recommend for people with very narrow feet.
I’m a sz. 9.5 and ordered a 9.5. My foot is on the narrow side w low arches. This shoe is wide in the toe box, which is fine, I had some puckering when lacing up. The shoe is also super long in the toe box! I had at least 1.5 inches extra in the toe box, at least! Tht thing was looong lol my foot was swimming in this thing. I returned because all other close sizes were sold out, otherwise I would’ve exchanged. I’m hoping I just got a bad pair because no one else has said anything abt the sizing being off. I might reorder for a 1/2 SIZE DOWN. Let’s see how tht goes.
Very fast on flat and gravely terrain. Non technical ground these are genuinely great. They roll you forward and feel only marginally slower than the Audios Pro 4s. however they suffer when the ground is technical or if the mud is sunbaked and there's lots of ankle rolling holes, these shoes make you roll your ankles when the dirt is cambered or not smooth. They don't descend well, even on smooth terrain either, I am 72kg and feel like the heel is bottoming. I need to lean forward and run more aggressive on steep descents to compensate. compared to other shoes I've run and raced in these are way less stable but way faster if the terrain is simple. Will reserve these for the low elevation runs and races and use a more technical suited trainer when things are steeper
I’m loving Adidas Agravic Terrex family! Trainers bounce power up from the ground yet giving perfect balance and moto every step. I can feel the grip even when landing from jumping off potholes. Its breathable mesh helps cooling the feet quickly. Comfortable with or without socks. Reduces incredibly impact making me less tired and painful after a running session. Ideal for trail but also very good for indoors high intensity training. I’m preferring adidas to other famous brands for. It’s quality and fitting
I was hoping these would breathe some new life into my trail running this yr. Mission accomplished, but for a reason I wasn't necessarily expecting. i was expecting a peppy & fast ride, but the nimbleness has been a pleasant surprise. The only tidbit I can add is that the lacing is sensitive. On my second trail run I laced the right shoe a little too tight and it completely changed the comfort/behavior of the shoe. so now make sure i get them laced just right as the sawtooth laces do stay tight.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good Product but slightly Over Priced - so I decided to return for refund but it was outside 30 days! So my frustration lies with the service experience overall. If you want to be the best Shoe Comoany in the World then you build brand loyalty by good service/experience.
The ASU 2 keeps the fun and speed from the original, but refines the fit and feel. Far more stable feeling underfoot with noticeably better grip in the mud. The additional heel padding kept my foot locked in and comfortable. I went true to size and had ample room around my forefoot and toes. Overall I think this shoe is worth the upgrade from the first version and different enough to try out if the first wasn't the right fit for you
I always wanted to try these shoes and i been waiting for 3 years before buying them. I live in Whistler and most race have concrete and are in trails. I love the alphafly and the adizero pro 3 but they don’t have good grip. I was very intrigued to try trail carbon plated shoes and these did no disappointed. I was planning only race with them and i think i will run trails every time i can with them. The foam absorbs so much, the rocker in the shoe is just incredible and the plate really pushes you forward. I bought the agravic speed last year and they don’t feel good for long runs. These are just MAGIC. The heel is so massive and the toe box is very wide and grippy. They are very breathable and i love the feel around the ankle. Something that the Adizero pro 3 was missing and these got everything you need for long distance running. 10/10 i don’t want to wear anything else.
After two pairs of the first version, this new version feels and runs like the same shoe, which is nice. I got the same size as I had in version one before hearing the sizing was fixed. With version one on one foot and version two on the other, the sizing feels identical to me. I like the upper changes—lockdown is easier and the tongue is more comfortable. The larger lugs are also a win.


Buy a lifetime $30 membership and make a $50 purchase by Sep 07, 2026.*
$22
10% Reward*
on this and every eligible full-price item*
+
$30
Bonus Card*
valid for 30 days after joining*
=
$52
Value