Not all running happens on well-paved roads or even hardly beaten paths. Sometimes, the call takes runners to stray away from trails and explore the rough wilderness. We at Run United believe that there is no such thing as “unsuitable terrain”, only unsuitable boots. To all the cross-country men enthusiasts, we present our selection of cross-country running shoes for men. We know that off-road running calls for very specific footwear. All the models of men’s cross-country running shoes featured on this page boast tighter fit, lighter weight, less cushioning and better traction. Built for racing in less forgiving conditions, the best cross-country running shoes for men will carry you through whatever obstacles сross-country may throw at you.
This type of shoe allows you to screw spikes into their bottoms or already feature some. The spiked outsole allows runners to stand and run on their feet more securely, with short spikes being optimal for grass and gravel and longer spikes working best on muddy and loose terrain.
Flat cross-country running boots feature rubber nubs instead of spikes. Nubs provide the necessary traction. While spike shoes are sometimes regulated, these shoes are accepted everywhere.