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Teva’s New Trailpeak Is Its Most Lightweight Trail Runner to Date

The brand is best known for hiking sandals but now makes arguably its most serious shoe for technical trails.

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Before the likes of Keen came about in the early ‘00s, Teva was long synonymous with outdoor sandals. And for many, it still is.

Redefining the idea of what a sandal can do, the California-based company changed the game with the debut of its Hurricane in 1984. It wasn’t the first sandal designed for the outdoors but it was able to balance ruggedness, protection and weight, really for the first time.

For years, Teva exclusively made sandals. From adventure-focused models, it transitioned to running sandals. Then in 2001, the brand came out with its first closed-toe shoes, the Wraptor and Elden. Over the years, Teva’s had plenty of impressive trail runners, from the X1 Racer to the experimental TevaSphere line. 

Orange, white, and yellow Teva trail running shoe worn with black and blue socks on a dirt surface.
Teva has taken their biggest leap into trail runners with the Trailpeak.
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Pair of beige and orange Teva athletic shoes with blue laces on dirt ground.
At just under 8.3 ounces per shoe (men’s size 9), the Trailpeak is the brand’s lightest trail runner to date.
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But recently, Teva aims to reclaim its athletic heritage by engineering top-tier trail running gear once again by launching the Teva Bureau of Adventure (TBA). This athlete-driven program features ultrarunners like Mike Wardian and Erin Ton who prototype and test high-performance trail shoes and hybrid running sandals.

The latest from the TBA is the brand-new Trailpeak, a featherweight trail runner that Teva calls its “cannonball into the deep end” of the category.

Runner's legs in colorful skull-patterned socks and gray trail running shoes jumping over a dirt path.
For the task, Teva tapped ultrarunners for prototyping and testing.
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Athlete-tested trail shoe

Based on feedback from its athletes during prototyping, Teva designed the Trailpeak to handle technical trails with ease. According to the brand, the shoe will “excel at sharp switchbacks and rocky scrambles, delivering a nimble feel that’s quick on ascents and secure on descents.”

Beige, black, and orange Teva athletic shoe with blue laces and yellow logo on the heel.
Not only does the shoe perform, but it looks good too.
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This is, in part, owed to its incredible weight. The men’s size 9 clocks in at under 8.3 ounces per shoe, making this Teva’s lightest trail runner to date. Helping it achieve such a low mass, the Trailpeak is built with Hyper-Comf+ SCF cushioning, a super light and responsive midsole.

Man wearing a gray and yellow cap, black long-sleeve shirt, and shorts climbing rocky terrain outdoors.
Teva says the Trailpeak will “excel at sharp switchbacks and rocky scrambles, delivering a nimble feel that’s quick on ascents and secure on descents.”
Teva

Around your foot, an internal cage locks you down during lateral movements for better security and control. Likewise, the shoe is equipped with a Salomon-style speed lacing system perfect for fine-tuning your fit as you go. A Spider Rubber Endure outsole provides solid traction with 3mm lugs. 

Light blue and beige Teva sneaker with yellow logo, coral accents, and orange sole viewed from the side.
The women’s pastel blue and yellow colorway is also quite attractive.
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Fitting right in line with other Teva releases, the Trailpeak boasts a couple of stylish colorways fresh out the gate. We’ve already gotten glimpses of the black and brown variant, as well as the pastel blue and yellow in women’s sizes. These don’t look like your average technical trail runners.

Availability and pricing

The Trailpeak is expected to land September 1 from Teva’s website. Pricing is set at $160.

About the Author: Ethan Brehm is an associate editor at Gear Patrol writing about footwear, watches, spirits, EDC and more. When he’s not shopping for his next G-Shock, he spends his time watching movies and planning a future road trip with his family. He firmly believes CDs sound better than vinyl.

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