When the trails are dry all out grip isn’t the main priority in a pair of trail running shoes. Things like cushioning and breathability become much more important to help combat the hard packed trails and increased heat.
If you’re planning to leave the tarmac and take your running off-road, make sure you’re lacing up a pair of shoes built to contend with everything the trail can throw at them.
To help you find the perfect pair, we’ve hunted down finest trail running shoes available for running on dry and hard packed trails.
Inov-8 Roclite 290

Scott T2 Kinabalu 3

My personal favourites for hard and dry conditions currently. The Scott T2 Kinabalus are a comfortable and well cushioned trail shoe. With Scotts eRide geometry and an adapted midsole height they provide a smooth and natural heel to toe transition and help support an efficient running style. The addition on a rock plate helps protect the foot from trail nasties.
Inov-8 Parkclaw 275

Salomon Sense Pro 2

The Salomon Sense Pro Trail Running Shoe is a minimal, ultralight shoe which is a proven winner, being worn by champion of the Western States 100 Race. Embodying dynamic traction for natural motion, the sense is a forefoot running, low midsole, featuring a flexible but protective Pro Feel Plate and a super thin Sensifit overlays for supreme light support and precise fitting.
Inov-8 Trail Talon

The Inov-8 Trail Talon 250 is the lighter version in the series and has been designed for speed, whilst delivering the best grip possible on hard-packed trails. The Powerflow midsole technology ensures a cushioned ride to ensure maximum comfort. The uppers synthetic mesh provides lightweight coverage and a high level of breathability to allow ventilation throughout the shoe to keep the feet feeling cool, dry and fresh.
The North Face Ultra Endurance

Brooks Cascadia 12

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