Trail running shoes

Trail running shoes, as the name suggests, are designed for trail runners who love to feel the dirt, rocks, or mud underneath their feet while being surrounded by nature. The shoes include features that support the wearing experience while moving at a rapid pace.

Trail running shoes offer a lighter and more flexible design compared to hiking shoes and boots. Still, they offer great durability, protection, support, and grip to make every point-of-contact feel as natural and comfortable as possible while maintaining speed.

Many hikers, amateurs, and enthusiasts alike have taken to trail running shoes for hiking purposes. If you want to travel light and fast on your hiking trips, then trail running shoes are a great fit for you.

Hiking shoes

Hiking/trail shoes offer a great middle-of-the-road experience that includes a great mix of benefits. They normally provide many of the same benefits as hiking boots such as high durability and grip, while giving a lighter feeling - a bit like trail running shoes. With hiking shoes, you get a great mix of support, reduced weight, and durability as well as water-resisting properties.

Hiking shoes do not have the same ankle support as hiking boots and may be more vulnerable to water entering the shoes because of the lower-cut ankle. This type of hiking footwear is well suited for light rain and shorter hiking trips that last no longer than a day.