Best Cushioned Trail Running Shoes 2025 // Training & Ultra Distance Picks

Looking for the best cushioned trail running shoes of 2025? In this video, I break down the top max cushion trainers designed for comfort, durability, and long ultra-distance runs. From high-stack cruisers to versatile daily trainers, I discuss my testing and compare the shoes that deliver the best underfoot protection, stability, and performance when you’re racking up serious miles on the trails. Whether you’re training for ultras, building weekly mileage, or just want a more comfortable ride for long days on rugged terrain, these picks will help you find the right balance of cushioning, support, and responsiveness. I have put each of these models through extensive real-world trail testing (check my catalog of on-the-run reviews!). Included in this video are some of the most talked-about models of the year! Stay tuned to the end if you're interested in having my HUMBLE opinion regarding YOUR personal trail running quiver! 👉 Half Marathon to MOUNTAIN RUN in 2 weeks // RACE WITH ME !!! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxK0xlKaLXY&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 HOKA Mafate Speed 4 LITE // ALL TERRAIN TRAIL VEHICLE // Full Review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul04qssAer8&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Rabbit HIGH COUNTRY // BIG stack + Carbon // ALL-IN for TRAIL!!! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ5-IHxHM5w&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Kailas FUGA EX 3 and EX PRO // REVIEW and FIRST IMPRESSIONS 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFQ6kFU5Kpk&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 NIKE WILDHORSE 10 // Review on the RUN! // Workhorse or Wildhorse?? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1chn9yv8B6k&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 THE NORTH FACE VECTIV PRO 3 - RACE Ready? // 100K ! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoQX7vblYPs&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 SALOMON S/LAB ULTRA GLIDE // Test Run #3 // SPHERES ?!? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6cH4oJfxrQ&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Salomon S/LAB ULTRA GLIDE VS TNF ENDURIS 4 // Full A/B Comparison 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn7Ivg_0vQE&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 On Cloudultra 3 // First Run // Do you NEED to go PRO??? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bbRk5PNzbk&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 The North Face ROUNDUP - INFINITE vs ENDURIS // and SKY 2 !!! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIBuhbHO_Y8&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 A/B/C: Enduris vs Caldera vs Adapt 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwjtTzLtmfY&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 SCARPA SPIN ULTRA 2 // Steeper test run // Ready & STABLE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDyQBLD9ONA&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ Join the Humble Running Community - don't miss any updates ➡️ *https://www.humblerunning.com* Support Humble Running ➡️ https://ko-fi.com/humblerunning ################################################################## DISCLAIMER: All testing and review videos, including commentary during Q & A sessions are not shared with or reviewed by any brand or agency ahead of time. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Any affiliate links or discounts I receive and share are purely to help you out - I may earn commissions on those but it does not influence my content in any way. As always, when shopping, I urge you to find the best deal wherever you can! ################################################################## If you are interested in these or any other products I discuss, review, test, or compare, please consider making purchases through my affiliate links below 👉 ➡️ Backcountry.com ➡️ https://backcountry.tnu8.net/c/6074520/366476/5311 ➡️ REI.com ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/c/6074520/1448521/17195 ▶️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Intro | Best Cushioned Trail Running Shoes 2025 02:21 – Hoka Mafate 5 & Mafate X Review (Max Cushion Options) 08:04 – Mafate Speed 4 Lite Comparisons 9:54 – Rabbit High Country | First Trail Shoe 14:09 – La Sportiva Prodigio Max vs Prodigio Pro | Cushion & Ride Feel 17:27 – Fuga EX3 | Training Comfort & Technical Terrain 20:12 – Nike Wildhorse 10 vs Enduris 4 | Which is Better? 27:01 – The North Face vs On | Race-Ready Cushion 28:43 – Salomon S/LAB Ultra Glide vs Pulsar 4 32:24 – On Cloudultra 3 vs Cloudultra Pro | Training vs Racing 36:48 – Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx | Lightweight Max Cushion 40:03 – VJ Ultra 3 | Soft Cushion with Superior Grip 42:20 – Scarpa Spin Ultra 2 | Technical Mountain Cushion 44:54 – Upcoming Shoes (norda 001A, Speedland, Craft, On) 47:10 – Wrap Up | I Rate Your Trail Shoe Quiver ??? Gear & Products shown in this video (*currently in test) ✅ Fractel M-SIERRA Chalk Cap ✅ Artilect M-Sprint Tee Samples provided at no cost for test and review by @fractelrunning Artilect #running #bestof #trailrunning #trail #ultra #ultrarunning #ultratrail #exercise #exercisemotivation #train #training #fitness #motivation #boise #idaho #boiseidaho #boisetrails #humblerunning