Running specialist brand Brooks beefed up its popular Cascadia line, now in its 14th iteration, with a new traction sole and a mud guard for the sloppiest, slipperiest runs. If you’re sick of dealing with muddy laces, never fear—you can tuck them in the convenient tongue pocket.

Who needs laces? Not anyone hitting the trail in these New Balance kicks featuring the dependable BOA dial-closure system. The sock-like upper fits snug, the FreshFoam cushioning mutes the worst impacts, while the Vibram sole can handle just about anything your run throws at you.

These trail shoes are also better for the environment than your average sneaker—Adidas and Parley use yarn made from reclaimed ocean plastic for the knit upper. You’ll appreciate cushioning and the Continental rubber sole for light trail runs, too.

Altra’s Timp 2 trail runner has a shape and midsole that allows your toes to splay out and your feet to flex, which can help as you try to gain traction on tough surfaces. Meanwhile, the cushioning system aims to keep your form in check.

If your run takes you through wet terrain, these waterproof lightweight trail runners can help to keep your feet dry. The stretchy ‘membrane’ keeps the shoes light, so you won’t get bogged down when you splash along your path.

Hoka One One’s go-to trail shoe is named after a champion ultra-runner Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, and boasts performance to match the pedigree. The shoe features the brands’ signature cushion, and the fourth edition has an improved breathable mesh upper.

Winter runners, read this: These shoes are made to handle the snow, ice, and slush of the colder months. A Vibram sole and deep lugs keep you from slipping and sliding (too badly, at least), while Saucony’s running shoe technologies help you to push the pace.

Some shoes are about support, some are about traction—these are all about speed. The S/Lab Ultra 2 have a specialized energy return midsole, like road runners, a super snug fit, and a minimalist lacing system so you can hit the trail and get moving.

If you’re more of a trail grinder than a speed goat, you’ll appreciate how tough, sturdy, and durable these kicks can be. Heavy duty materials like graphene-enhanced rubber and even Kevlar make the shoe trail-proof. The adaptive upper, which is designed to expand with your feet as you run longer distances, make this shoe all about the rough-and-tumble nature of ultrarunning.