The top trail-running shoes for people who love being outside
The most important piece of running gear. (Brian Metzler via Unsplash/)In case you are wondering, all running shoes aren’t created equal. And trail running shoes aren’t necessarily the same as shoes for running on pavement. You need to think about durability, sole traction, breathability and other factors. Fortunately, we can break some of that down for you.Glide on clouds. (Amazon/)The HOKA brand is known for thick soles, and this one is no different. But the shoe is also carefully built for trails. It has a multi-lugged outsole, with lugs arranged closer together toward the heal for an easier run. The upper part of the shoe is breathable to give your feet air in the mountains, and the larger toe guard area has even more durability.Go fast. Stay safe. (Amazon/)This shoe was built for the mountains. It has a rubber sole, and the slip-on construction feels more like a sock than...