Men’s edition · 7 current shoes
New Balance keeps its trail range simple. The Hierro is the cushioned all-rounder with a Vibram sole. The FuelCell Rebel Trail is the lighter, bouncier shoe that also runs well on the road. The SuperComp Trail adds a carbon plate for racing on fast, smooth trails. The Nitrel and Tektrel are low-cost shoes for easy paths.
Door-to-trailRoad first, then the trails | DailyOne shoe for most trail runs | Long runLong days out, cushion and protection | TechnicalRocks, roots, mud, steep ground | RaceUnder 50K | Ultra50K and longer |
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Every New Balance trail shoe
Every current New Balance trail shoe
A lightweight, FuelCell-cushioned trail shoe built on New Balance's fast Rebel platform for quick door-to-trail miles.
Why for door-to-trail: Soft, bouncy FuelCell foam that feels at home on pavement, with 5 mm Vibram lugs for when the path turns to dirt.
A soft, well-cushioned trail shoe with a 4mm drop and 6mm Vibram lugs, built for long days on moderate terrain and easy transitions from road to trail.
Why for daily: Road-shoe comfort on the trail: soft Fresh Foam X, a stable ride and a Vibram Megagrip sole that grips well.
Why for long run: A tall, soft Fresh Foam X midsole with a 4 mm drop: it keeps the legs comfortable through a long day out.
Why for technical: Its 6 mm Vibram Megagrip lugs are the deepest in the New Balance range, for mud, loose dirt and wet rock.
A carbon-plated FuelCell trail racer from New Balance built for speed and race-day traction, positioned for competitive trail and ultra racing at $219.99.
Why for race: A carbon-plated FuelCell racer that flies on runnable trails: the fastest New Balance shoe off the road.
Why for ultra: A 39 mm heel of FuelCell foam over a carbon plate: made for long races on rolling, smooth ground.
The New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6 is a budget-friendly neutral trail shoe with soft DynaSoft cushioning aimed at easy trail miles and all-day wear.
The New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v6 GORE-TEX is a waterproof men's trail shoe with minimal cushioning, neutral support and a 6mm drop, built for easy trail miles in wet weather.
The New Balance Hierro Trek is a hiking-oriented trail shoe built on a Fresh Foam X midsole, positioned for hikers and explorers wanting comfort and traction on the trail.
The New Balance Tektrel is a trail running shoe offered in standard (D) and wide (2E) widths across a broad size run.