"When finding the best lightweight trail running shoes, you want one that strikes a balance between being nimble, durable, and cushioned enough to be comfortable but light enough to let you fly. This guide shares the best lightweight trail shoes with an aim to keep the weight for a U.S. men's 9 under 9 ounces, although two pairs snuck in just over that weight. Because the shoes here are very light,"
"generally narrow, and with low-volume midsoles, many - but not all(!) - are not well suited for ultramarathon distances but are perfect for zooming up, down, and across everything from buttery singletrack to buttressed mountains. We tested the shoes across various conditions and distances to determine which were best when speed was of the essence. You can also learn more about finding the right lightweight trail shoes by jumping to our how-to-choose section."
Lightweight trail running shoes aim to balance nimbleness, durability, and sufficient cushioning while keeping weight near or below 9 ounces for a U.S. men's 9. Two models slightly exceed that target. These shoes tend to be very light, generally narrow, and feature low-volume midsoles, making many models better suited for short, fast efforts than ultramarathon distances. Shoes were tested across various conditions and distances to identify options optimized for speed. The North Face Vectiv Sky 2 delivers a softer, more propulsive ride with a new thinner gusseted tongue, improved fit, and a Dream foam midsole that increases forgiveness and responsiveness.
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