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  • Shock absorption: High

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  1. Merrell Moab Speed 2
    90
    Superb
    Merrell Moab Speed 2
    Any color
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Tuscadero Pink (J5007245)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Basalt (J038333)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Stucco (J038335)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bungee Cord (J007983)
    $140 $70
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  2. Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX
    87
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX
    Any color
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Yellow (IG3203)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Multi (IH3536)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Brown (JP5611)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Blue (JI4243)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Grey (JQ9909)
    $180 $90
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  3. On Cloudhorizon
    85
    Great
    On Cloudhorizon
    Any color
    On Cloudhorizon - Black (3ME10030702)
    On Cloudhorizon - Beige (3ME10033311)
    On Cloudhorizon - Green (3ME10030703)
    On Cloudhorizon - Grey (3ME10033642)
    On Cloudhorizon - Zinc/Sand (3ME10032650)
    $170 $135
    Save 21%
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  4. Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    77
    Good
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    $200
    See on Zappos
  5. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    81
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    $190 $140
    Save 26%
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  6. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    79
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    $180
    See on Hoka
  7. Merrell Moab Speed GTX
    83
    Good
    Merrell Moab Speed GTX
    $120
    See on REI

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