Which trail running shoes provide the best cushioning for comfort on rough trails?
This page compares 3 trail running shoes with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Salomon Ultra Glide 4, Nike Wildhorse 10, Brooks Cascadia 20. Prices range from £86 to £118. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Weight (oz) ⇅ | Sole Thickness (mm) ⇅ | Waterproof ⇅ | Traction Lug Depth (mm) ⇅ | Stack Height (mm) ⇅ | Midsole Material ⇅ |
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Salomon Ultra Glide 4
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£110.68 ≈ | 280 g | — | — | 3.9 mm | 41 mm/35 mm | OptiFoam / energyFOAM (EVA) |
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The Ultra Glide 4 is a highly cushioned, rockered trail shoe with a 41/35 mm stack and Salomon's RelieveSphere outsole geometry designed to smooth impacts. It pairs a plush OptiFoam/energyFOAM midsole with a secure upper and moderate 3.9 mm lugs for versatile traction on mixed trails, suited to long runs and ultras. Reviewers highlight comfort, stability, and a smooth ride despite above-average weight. ★ Ideal forIdeal for cushioning-focused comfort on rough trails because it offers a 41 mm heel stack, plush OptiFoam/energyFOAM midsole, and RelieveSphere impact-diffusing sole.
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Nike Wildhorse 10
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£85.59 ≈ | 11 oz. | — | — | — | 38 mm heel / 28.5 mm forefoot | Nike ReactX foam |
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The Nike Wildhorse 10 is a cushioned trail shoe with a ReactX foam midsole, Nike Trail ATC outsole and an engineered mesh upper with a forefoot rock shield for protection. It's designed for long runs on gravel and moderately technical trails where comfort and protection matter more than aggressive grip. The platform favors a plush, responsive ride for mid- to heel-strikers. ★ Ideal forSuitable for runners seeking maximum cushioning on rough trails because its ReactX midsole and 38 mm heel stack provide plush impact protection and responsive energy return.
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Brooks Cascadia 20
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£118.02 ≈ | 10.8 oz / 306.2 g | 2.3 mm | ✗ | 4 mm | 38 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot | DNA FLASH v2 |
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The Brooks Cascadia 20 is a stable, cushioned trail shoe with a nitrogen-infused DNA FLASH v2 midsole and Vibram Megagrip outsole. It suits trail runners and hikers who want dependable grip, protection, and comfort across varied terrain. ★ Ideal forIt suits rough trails because its 38 mm heel and 32 mm forefoot stack provide substantial cushioning, while the DNA FLASH v2 midsole and 4 mm Vibram Megagrip lugs help absorb impact and maintain traction.
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