REI is having its biggest sale of the year, and you can save on running shoes from top brands like Salomon, HOKA, and Brooks.
Additionally, REI Co-op members save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% on one REI Outlet item May 19-29. Use coupon code ANNIV23 at checkout. For exclusions, visit REI.com/coupon for details.
We’ve highlighted several new trail running shoes below, as well as some previous-year models that are on sale.
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Save on Trail Running Shoes
You can use your member coupon to save on this season’s models from top brands, but you’ll also find discounts on other models:
- 25% Off Salomon Sense Ride 5, Speedcross 6 & XA Pro 3D V8 Trail Running Shoes
- 30% Off Saucony Peregrine 13 Trail Running Shoes
- 30% Off Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Sense Ride 5 Trail Running Shoes — Women’s
From short runs to ultras, the Sense Ride 5 should provide even cushioning while still letting you feel the terrain underfoot.
Salomon uses its SensiFit upper for a foothold and its one-pull Quicklace system. The outsoles are Contagrip All Terrain, which can take hold on a variety of surfaces, according to the brand.
The Sense Ride 5 shoes offer moderate cushioning for use on rugged trails with an 8.3mm drop.
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Saucony Peregrine 13 Trail Running Shoes — Men’s
Made to tackle rugged trails, the Saucony Peregrine 13 trail shoes include a rock plate, gaiter-compatible D-rings, and a film on the uppers that protects against abrasion. Underneath, the brand’s PWRRUN foam cushion protects and propels you while the PWRTRAC lugs offer grip on the terrain.
The Peregrine 13 trail shoes have a moderate cushion for use on rugged trails with a 4mm drop.
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Salomon Speedcross 6 Trail Running Shoes — Women’s
A rugged runner, Salomon Speedcross 6 shoes are lighter than their predecessor with a new upper and a sole that sheds mud faster for better grip on wet surfaces, the brand says.
Built for maximum grip on loose, rugged, and uneven surfaces, the Contagrip Mud rubber outsoles have deep, sharp lugs made from a compound that focuses on adhesion.
A high-rebound compound in the midsole is designed to return energy while providing cushion over long hauls. The Salomon Speedcross 6 also comes with the brand’s SensiFit upper and Quicklace system.
The Speedcross 6 has a 10mm drop and is at home on rugged, technical terrain.
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Salomon XA Pro 3D V8 Trail Running Shoes — Men’s GTX & Women’s
The Salomon XA Pro 3D V8 is a crossover shoe made for fast-and-light running or hiking on trails. The midsoles have a balance of cushion and stability with a molded OrthoLite liner to shed weight as well as a stability-minded 3D chassis.
A men’s GTX version is also on sale. Built to thrive in wet or variable weather conditions, the outsoles use Contagrip’s wet compound, and the uppers offer GORE-TEX waterproof protection. They come equipped with the brand’s familiar SensiFit uppers and Quicklace system too.
The XA Pro 3D V8 shoes are made with moderate cushion. They have an 11mm drop.
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Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 Trail Running Shoes — Men’s
The Xodus Ultra 2s are Saucony’s max-cushion trail shoes. You’ll find a higher stack of 32.5 mm in the heel (25.5 mm forefoot) and protective features like a rock guard and debris shield.
The sequel’s design allows for more space inside the shoe, with a mesh construction that emphasizes breathability. Underfoot, the brand’s PWRRUN PB foam offers protection while “re-energizing.”
The Xodus Ultra 2 is a max-cushion, off-trail shoe with a 6mm drop.
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HOKA Challenger 7 Trail Running Shoes — Men’s
The latest HOKA Challenger 7 is a bit of an overhaul. The brand used updated materials from the ground up to design a shoe that’s lighter and more durable than the previous iteration. HOKA also upped the stack height (31 mm/26 mm) for a more cushioned ride and introduced a new CMEVA foam midsole.
For grip, the sole incorporates small 4mm lugs spaced close together in the center of the outsole, with larger lugs around the edge — similar to the tread of a gravel tire.
HOKA dropped the ATR designation from the Challenger, but the new outsole rubber and tread are still made to run on roads and hardpack trails. They have a 4mm drop.
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Brooks Cascadia 16 Sasquatch Trail Running Shoes — Men’s
The Brooks Cascadia 16 Sasquatch trail running shoes are cushioned with a revised ride thanks to a new, adaptable midsole and outsole construction designed to improve feel and stability. Additionally, Brooks says a new foam makes this Cascadia 10% softer, yet 20% lighter than previous versions.
The outsoles use a rubber that provides traction on wet or dry ground. Other trail-minded features include gussets, rock shields, lace keepers, gaiter tabs, and drainage ports.
The Cascadia 16 Sasquatch shoes have a moderate cushion for use on rugged trails and have an 8mm drop.
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Altra Lone Peak 7 Trail Running Shoes — Women’s & Kids’
The Altra Lone Peak 7 trail running shoes carry over popular design elements like the Trailclaw lugs under the forefoot, the signature Altra footbox shape, and a zero-drop stack.
Upgrades to the grippy outsoles and upper materials may make it more trail-ready than the previous version, and there’s a new stability heel clip plate as well.
The Lone Peak 7 trail running shoes offer moderate cushion and zero drop. Plenty of thru-hikers swear by the Lone Peak models and will take note of the durability-minded updates.
The kids’ version is the same as the adult shoe, just shrunk down.
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HOKA Speedgoat 5 Trail Running Shoes — Women’s
The HOKA Speedgoat 5 dropped weight and added more traction, something this trail shoe has always been known for.
A new, lighter CMEVA midsole helped the shoes lose weight while keeping the same stack height and rocker profile as the Speedgoat 4. Similarly, an updated outsole comes in the form of Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug (5 mm) for enhanced grip on loose soil.
The Speedgoat 5 is a moderately cushioned trail shoe for rugged terrain and long distance. It has a 4mm drop.
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Salomon Speedcross Trail Running Shoes — Kids’
The Salomon Speedcross kids’ trail running shoes offer the same design and prowess as the full-size version but in a pint-size package.
The shoes come equipped with SensiFit to ensure a snug fit, Contagrip Mud outsoles for maximum traction on variable terrain, and the patented Quicklace system for easy on and off.
Salomon Speedcross kids’ trail running shoes offer moderate cushion with an 8mm drop.
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More Savings
There are a number of ways to save during REI’s biggest sale of the year. Several popular models are discounted as much as 30%, while REI Co-op members can save 20% on brand new, full-price trail shoes by using the coupon code ANNIV23 at checkout. The code also works for one REI Outlet item from May 19 to May 29.
The REI Anniversary Sale covers plenty of off-road running shoes as well as crossover hikers and road running shoes. Explore the entire sale for savings on all kinds of gear
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