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Our trail team gives their Best In Gear Awards for 2020, featuring their top choices of trail shoes and gear from throughout the year.

Taylor reviews the Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3, a dependable yet luxurious trail runner with a soft upper, peppy midsole and super stable rubber outsole.

Taylor and Courtney review the inov-8 TerraUltra G 270, an impressive trail shoe featuring Graphene Grip, the best outsole material we've tested to date.

Taylor, Matt, and Erin review the Saucony Peregrine 10, featuring a new PWRRUN midsole, upgraded FORMFIT upper, and aggressive outsole for technical terrain.

Matt reviews the Merrell MTL Long Sky, an aggressive trail shoe with a Vibram MegaGrip outsole and engineered mesh upper.

Taylor and Matt review the Merrell MTL Skyfire, a lightweight trail shoe meant for rugged and technical terrain, featuring a grippy Quantum Grip outsole.

Erin and Taylor review the Altra Timp 2.0, a fan-favorite trail shoe featuring a redesigned upper and all-new Quantic midsole.

Erin reviews the Altra Lone Peak 4.5, a technical trail shoe with some great updates, including an improved upper and more cushioning.

Taylor reviews the inov-8 Mudclaw G 260, a shoe meant for the sloppiest conditions, featuring 8 mm lugs and a Graphene outsole.

Taylor reviews the inov-8 Trailroc G 280, a technical trail shoe that can take on any terrain with its super-grippy Graphene outsole.