Trail shoes with carbon. For fast trails and races.
Trail runners who like to pick up the pace on off-road paths and participate to races, this is for them. Runners' lab has three crème de la crème fast trail running shoes that will have you flying over the trails.
We compare our three fastest trail models of this moment. One thing they have in common: carbon.
3 fast trail running models compared
Brooks Cascadia Elite
The most comfortable, grippy one.
Drop: 6mm
Lug depth: 3,75mm
Responsiveness from
- PEBA-foam in the midsole.
- a carbon infused Pebax SpeedVault+ plate.
Additional strengths
- A MATRYX upper with Kevlar fibres wraps your feet, but is still flexible.
- A collar keeps dust and mud out of your shoes.
- The carbon fibre plate is sandwiched between the PEBA foam, which creates a perfect mix of speed and cushioning.
Nike ACG Ultrafly 2
Versatile shoe for mixed terrains.
Drop: 8,5mm
Lugh depth: 3mm
Responsiveness from
- A full-length carbon Flyplate.
- Ultra responsive ZoomX Superfoam.
Additional strengths
- The carbon fibre plate is less stiff compared to that from the Ultrafly for road running. That gives more control on technical sections.
- The Vapor Dry Mesh upper is breathable, ventilating and strong.
HOKA Tecton X 3
Full focus on speed.
Drop: 5mm
Lug depth: 4mm
Responsiveness from
- Carbon plates with winglets.
- PEBA-foam in the midsole.
Additional strengths
- A higher collar extends up from the tongue and keeps debris out of your shoes.
- A lightweight Matrix textile upper is durable and therefore trail-worthy.
- The carbon fibre plates are parallel next to each other and have winglets for extra stability. This design is patented and thus unique for HOKA shoes.
Personal shoe advice
Not sure which shoes best match your running profile? Make you appointment at a Runners' lab store. After a personal analysis, our advisors know which model best fits your goals and running style.
Please note: not every model is available in all sizes in every store. If you'd like to try on a specific shoe, please contact us first to make sure your desired model is in stock.
Trail shoes with carbon. For fast trails and races.
Runners' lab has three crème de la crème fast trail running shoes that will have you flying over the trails. One thing they have in common: carbon.
3 fast trail running models compared
Brooks Cascadia Elite
The most comfortable, grippy one.
Drop: 6mm
Lug depth: 3,75mm
Responsiveness from
- PEBA-foam in the midsole.
- a carbon infused Pebax SpeedVault+ plate.
Additional strengths
- A MATRYX upper with Kevlar fibres wraps your feet, but is still flexible.
- A collar keeps dust and mud out of your shoes.
- The carbon fibre plate is sandwiched between the PEBA foam, which creates a perfect mix of speed and cushioning.
Nike ACG Ultrafly 2
Versatile shoe for mixed terrains.
Drop: 8,5mm
Lugh depth: 3mm
Responsiveness from
- A full-length carbon Flyplate.
- Ultra responsive ZoomX Superfoam.
Additional strengths
- The carbon fibre plate is less stiff compared to that from the Ultrafly for road running. That gives more control on technical sections.
- The Vapor Dry Mesh upper is breathable, ventilating and strong.
HOKA Tecton X 3
Full focus on speed.
Drop: 5mm
Lug depth: 4mm
Responsiveness from
- Carbon plates with winglets.
- PEBA-foam in the midsole.
Additional strengths
- A higher collar extends up from the tongue and keeps debris out of your shoes.
- A lightweight Matrix textile upper is durable and therefore trail-worthy.
- The carbon fibre plates are parallel next to each other and have winglets for extra stability. This design is patented and thus unique for HOKA shoes.
Personal shoe advice
Not sure which shoes best match your running profile? Make you appointment at a Runners' lab store. After a personal analysis, our advisors know which model best fits your goals and running style.
Please note: not every model is available in all sizes in every store. If you'd like to try on a specific shoe, please contact us first to make sure your desired model is in stock.