Gel-Sonoma 8
Versatile trail-road shoe with multi-surface grip and GEL cushioning for runners who mix terrain in their training.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Daily trail training
- Also good for
- Easy trail run, Door-to-trail
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 301g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 26/18mm
- Lug
- 3mm
- Midsole
- AMPLIFOAM PLUS with rearfoot GEL
- Outsole
- Solid rubber, trail-specific pattern
- Upper
- Engineered mesh
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
The Gel-Sonoma 8 is an accessible, durable trail option positioned at a $100 price point, making it a common entry-level or door-to-trail choice. Manufacturer material points to modest cushioning and a trail-specific outsole for confidence on uphills and downhills, but no independent testing of ride firmness, weight, stack geometry, or lug depth is available to confirm technical-terrain or long-distance capability.
A heavy, balanced-firm ride with basic GEL cushioning that feels flat and utilitarian rather than lively.
Standard width only with a secure but unremarkable trail fit; runs true to size for most.
Budget-minded runners mixing pavement and light trail who want an affordable, durable entry-level shoe.
You run technical, muddy, or steep terrain where the shallow 3 mm lugs and lack of rock protection fall short.