Best of 2026
Best Trail Sandals 2026: Trail Running · Stream · Adventure
Trail sandals aren't a gimmick — Barefoot Ted from Born to Run has completed multiple ultras in LUNA Sandals.
#1
LUNA Oso Winged
LUNA Sandals · ¥699
Best all-round trail sandal. The model Barefoot Ted himself uses for ultramarathons.
Vibram MegagripWing strapsBarefoot Ted's pickTrail/Stream/Daily
#2
LUNA Venado 2.0
LUNA Sandals · ¥599
Lightest race trail sandal at 150g. For trail racing speed seekers.
150g ultralightVibramMinimal strapRace design
#3
LUNA Leadville Trail
LUNA Sandals · ¥799
Best long-distance trail sandal. Named after Leadville 100, with thicker Vibram for 50K+ distances.
Thick VibramLeadville 100 namesakeLong-distanceTechnical
Buying Advice
First trail sandal → Oso Winged. Race speed → Venado 2.0. 50K+ distance → Leadville Trail. Start on easy trails for 2-3 weeks.