Here at LFTO, we track the best Black Friday deals on everything outdoors. Black Friday 2023 has passed, but file us away in a bookmark folder and be the first to know when trail running shoe deals go live for Black Friday 2024.
Trail running has been booming in popularity over the last several years. The benefits are myriad and it's not hard to see why so many people are taking it up. The most important piece of gear for the job? Trail running shoes of course. If you only invest in one thing for your trail running adventures, it should be a pair of reliable, tried and tested trainers. Luckily, we've tested a whole bunch for you and found huge deals for our favourite pairs.
That's where Black Friday can be helpful, dishing up larger discounts on some gear than you might normally see. So if there is a piece of kit you're after but carries a too big a price tag, this could be your opportunity to snatch it up.
Where to find the best Black Friday trail running deals
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Best Black Friday deals on trail running shoes
on sale 54% off
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The cushy Altra Olympus 5 is a zero drop trail beast with generous 33mm stack. The grippy 5mm lugs compliment a wide toe-box and well-placed cushioning, to make a well-performing road to trail running shoe.
on sale 25% off
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A trail running shoe made to perform across wet and slippery terrain, the Speedcross 6 GTX also offers protection and stability as an ideal winter trail running shoe. Drop 10mm, lugs 5mm.
on sale 30% off
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A comfortable, everyday trail running shoe for your training runs, the versatile Trail 4 has a 9mm drop to encourage that rolling running motion and 3.5mm lugs for a variety of terrain.
on sale 50% off
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Tough and grippy for challenging terrain; the Peak 4 is a waterproof trail running shoe with Vibram MegaGrip outsole with 5mm lugs; Gore-Tex lining; 6mm drop.
on sale 30% off
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A speed machine made to eat up the trails, The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro is a carbon-plated superstar with ultra breathable upper, 3.5mm lugs and 6mm drop. View the men's version here.
on sale 25% off
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Heavenly cushioned, while remaining responsive and energised, the Asics Trabuco Max 2 is our favourite road to trail running shoe to master all terrains. Sticky AsicsGrip outsole with 4.5mm lugs ; 5mm drop.
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Hoka Zinal 2
on sale 10% off
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Lightweight and speedy, the Zinal 2 has an aggressive outsole with grippy 5mm lugs, with a 5mm drop. Ideal as a road to trail running shoe.
A lightweight and high-performance shoe featuring Saucony's PWRRUN foam midsole and PWRTRAC rubber outsole. Above that, there’s a lightweight mesh upper construction that can be had with a Gore-Tex lining for a waterproof trail running shoe option (Peregrine 13 GTX).
on sale 50% off
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Offering a secure fit and a comfortable Fresh Foam X midsole, the Hierro V7 from New Balance is a great all rounder trail running shoe if you're considering joining the club. It also features a classic Vibram Megagrip outsole, which is heartily durable and offers excellent traction.
On sale 10% off
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Our top pick for an ultra trail running shoe, the Scarpa Spin Infinity is a great all-rounder ultra trail running shoe with injections of cushioning, stability, and grip over 4mm lugs; 4mm drop. View women's deal here.
on sale 10% off
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The ultimate shoes for tackling wet, muddy, snowy winter trails with confidence and extreme traction. Boot up in the La Sportiva Cyklon Cross GTX winter trail running shoe with their grippy 6.5mm lugs and 7mm drop.
on sale 23% off
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Plush and impact absorbing, the Hoka Challenger 7 provides extreme comfort across all terrain as a top road to trail running shoe. With 4mm lugs to take on all terrains and a 5mm drop.
on sale 23% off
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A lightweight, versatile trail running shoe for mixed trails and a popular road to trail shoe, the Salomon Sense Ride 5 particularly excels when it comes to grip in wet weather. Lugs 3.5mm; drop 8mm.
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Altra Outroad
on sale 40% off
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With a wide toe-box and zero drop, the Altra Outroad transitions from road to trail beautifully; lugs 2.5mm.
on sale 50% off
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The super affordable Hovr Ridge offers a nice, medium level of cushioning, support and propulsion on the trails, especially as a long-distance trail running shoe.
on sale 20% off
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Mountain running shoe designed to tackle technical trails, the La Sportiva Mutant has great grip and traction and performs well as a fell running shoe with 6.5mm lugs; 10mm drop. Women's version here.
on sale 75% off
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Great grip, drainage, and plenty of padding, the Higher State Soil Shaker 2 is the full package to get started with fell running. With sizeable 7mm lugs and an 8mm drop.
on sale 57% off
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Designed for wet weather trails, the Scarpa Ribelle Run GTX is made to be a lightweight and waterproof trail running shoe best suited to short to medium distances. With a 4mm drop and 4mm lugs.
How do I find the best Black Friday deals?
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Stick to your budget
You might be tempted into all and every deal that you see on Black Friday, but set a budget and stick to it. Experts also say that you should use a credit card (it’s the safest way to pay, as the bank will end up footing the bill if there is any kind of mishap).
Get in early
Previously, waiting until Black Friday was one of the best strategies for saving money on big-ticket items, but recent years have taught us that the sales that kick off from late October and early November are equally as lucrative, with prices rarely being slashed further for Black Friday. Our advice? Get your hands on it before it's gone.
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Kate Milsom is a Digital Content Writer for Live For The Outdoors, within which she specialises in trail running content, including expert gear reviewing and training advice. Kate is also an ultra runner and triathlete herself, having previously worked on cycling and triathlon publications. Kate has been working for LFTO since 2022.