I am currently using for trail: Salomon Sense Pro: much more sensibly priced and durable than other versions. Not too wide, so it will depend on whether your foot likes a narrowish shoe. Not overly studded, so amazing for a lot of the running we do in SA. Saucony Peregrine... I think still the 5! My go-to shoe. Love them. Loads of grip. Altra Superior 2. As comfy as slippers, zero drop... but I have an issue with last on the studs. Maybe meant for softer terrain than I use it on. Have heard good things from Inov8 runners. My next pair will likely be another Peregrine. BTW, I have a couple of mates who swear by their Brooks Mazamas... There's 3 people in our regular trail running group using solely this, one of which ran Hobbit in them, so no slouch. I have a colleague that loves his Brooks Cascadias (I think they're called). What works (or does not work) for one person, does not mean Jack for the next guy. A lot depends on what terrain you run mostly, what drop you're used to, foot width, small personal preferences, etc. Much like with road shoes... A lot depends on what terrain you run mostly, what drop you're used to, foot width, etc.
