Salomon Trail Running Shoes

Do you also feel that trail is to running what oak is to trees? The king!
Or is trail more like the spicy seasoning you occasionally add to spice up your run?
Or maybe trail running is that little unknown you dream of tackling, but haven’t yet dared to try?
Let’s be clear: Trail running holds endless possibilities. For everyone.

TRAIL RUNNING LEADS YOU DOWN A NEW AND EXCITING PATH…

Trail running enchants the people. Interest is rising. And it's not unfounded! Trail running offers something road running doesn’t. It adds new dimensions to your run. Brings nature close. 
Apart from drawing you away from monotonous asphalt stretches, trail running awakens your senses and makes you alert. You feel your body anew. Experience surroundings anew. Discover yourself anew. The trail realm invites you to embrace nature. Once you open that universe and step inside, it’s hard not to be drawn in by the alluring paths. Deeper in. The sound of snapping twigs, rolling stones, crunching gravel, and splashing mud. Nature is right there. Presented on a silver platter. It’s about indulging in appropriate doses and speeds. Established trails or exploring terrain on your own? Trail running can take you and your running on new and exciting adventures. 

IS TRAIL ALWAYS SHARP TURNS, STEEP SLOPES, MUDDY PATHS, AND CRAZY INCLINES?

If you're new to the trail realm and thinking “that trail running sounds exciting.” You’re eager to spice up your running with something new. But hesitate. What is trail running really? Is it always on wild slopes with dangerous roots waiting to trip you? Under branches threatening your eyes? On cliffs risking a fall into the deep? Relax. Trail running has many faces. 
Trail running can be gentle. Where your face stays calm, feet move steadily on a wide gravel path, and your heart rate stays stable. You enjoy nature without terrain challenges.  
But trail running can also be intense. Concentration etched in stone, sweat pouring, facial expressions distorted. Nature demands your alertness and control. What's around the next bend? Up or down? A fallen tree or a stream to cross? Slippery rocks? And there are experiences between these extremes. Where playful elements and tailored challenges bring both smiles and sweat.
Definition-wise, less than 20% of your route should be on asphalt to qualify as trail running. So trail running varies widely in form and difficulty. But the word trail quickly points in a wilder and untouched nature direction. Less city and conformity. More nature and play.

TRAIL RUNNING HAS A WIDE APPEAL

Trail running is for everyone. It includes all. Not just a niche. Anyone who likes running or wants to start can see trail running as an opportunity. Like much in life, it’s about finding your version and level. 
You can take a calm forest path run as a break from road runs. Seek more technical trails, or fully dedicate to trail, finding ultras in Denmark or elsewhere. It’s your call. It doesn’t have to be either-or. Many get hooked on trail running’s universe. And that’s understandable. Many development aspects can be explored. Elevation, distance, speed, surface, terrain. Just to name a few.
Apart from elite trail running, there's a trend of less focus on kilometers and pace compared to road running. Some runners may appreciate that the focus shifts more to the experience in nature. Being in motion in nature. On its terms. In harmony.

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If you’re looking for a trail run and have signed up, find trail running shoes and all gear here with us.
If you have questions about shoes, clothing, and gear for trail, feel free to contact our customer service, ready to answer and guide you.
Check out, for instance, articles or product pages on the following brands of shoes: 
Saucony: Rift, Endorphin, Peregrine, Xodus Ultra, and Tecton.
Nike: Pegasus Trail and Ultrafly.
adidas: Terrex.
Asics: Asics Trail.
Salomon: Alphacross, Speedcross, Supercross, and our trail universe.