What are the best ultra-marathon running shoes for trail running with excellent grip?
This page compares 4 ultra-marathon running shoes with verified specifications and prices. Top options include New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 Trail-Running Shoes, Salomon S/LAB Ultra Dust Trail-Running Shoes, Salomon Genesis Trail-Running Shoes. Prices range from £66 to £207. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 Trail-Running Shoes
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£70.89 ≈ | 310 grams | 42 mm heel, 38 mm forefoot | 4 mm | Fresh Foam X with bio-based EVA | Vibram Megagrip rubber | — | Breathable mesh and synthetic upper |
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The Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 is a highly cushioned trail shoe with dual-density Fresh Foam X, a 42 mm heel stack, and a durable Vibram Megagrip outsole with deep lugs. Its breathable mesh upper, protective construction, and comfortable cushioning suit long trail runs, mixed surfaces, and everyday trail training. ★ Ideal forIt suits ultra-marathon trail running on rocky, wet, and mixed terrain because its maximum cushioning, 4 mm drop, dual-density Fresh Foam X midsole, and Vibram Megagrip outsole provide long-distance comfort, stability, and strong traction.
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Salomon S/LAB Ultra Dust Trail-Running Shoes
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£207.09 ≈ | 335 g | 41 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot | 6 mm | energyFOAM+ dual-layer foam | All Terrain Contagrip | — | Breathable upper and integrated gaiter |
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The S/LAB Ultra Dust is a highly cushioned desert trail shoe with a 41 mm heel stack, 6 mm drop, energyFOAM+ cushioning, and an integrated gaiter that helps keep sand and debris out. Its breathable upper and sand-focused Contagrip outsole suit long-distance running in hot, dry, dusty environments. ★ Ideal forIt suits ultra-marathon trail running where excellent grip and debris protection matter, combining All Terrain Contagrip, a breathable integrated gaiter, 335 g weight, and 41 mm of cushioning for long sandy trails.
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Salomon Genesis Trail-Running Shoes
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£66.45 ≈ | 1 lb 3 oz per pair | 34 mm heel, 26 mm forefoot | 8 mm | energyFOAM | Contagrip rubber | ✓ | Breathable Matryx upper |
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The Salomon Genesis is a lightweight, stable trail-running shoe with a Matryx upper, moderate cushioning, Active Chassis support, and a grippy Contagrip outsole. It suits runners tackling rocky, technical, and mixed trails who want durable protection and precise foot control. ★ Ideal forIt suits ultra-marathon trail running because its 34 mm heel stack, 8 mm drop, breathable Matryx upper, and Contagrip rubber outsole with deep lugs combine long-distance cushioning, ventilation, and dependable grip on varied terrain.
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NNormal Cadi
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£81.37 ≈ | 275g | 29mm / 35mm | 6mm | Supercritical foam | Vibram Megagrip | ✓ | Breathable |
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The NNormal Cadi is a cushioned trail shoe with a 6mm drop, a breathable engineered woven upper, and Vibram Megagrip traction. Its roomy fit and stable cushioning suit everyday trail running, long training runs, and smooth to rolling terrain. ★ Ideal forThe Cadi suits ultra-marathon trail running on easy or mixed terrain because its 29mm / 35mm stack, 275g weight, breathable upper, and Vibram Megagrip outsole with 4mm lugs provide long-distance cushioning, comfort, and reliable grip.
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