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  1. Merrell Alverstone 2
    79
    Good
    Merrell Alverstone 2
    $100 $89
    Save 11%
    See on Amazon
  2. KURU Ridge Motion
    93
    Superb
    KURU Ridge Motion
    Any color
    KURU Ridge Motion - Brown (209402)
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    $189
    See on KURU Footwear
  3. Merrell Moab 2 GTX
    88
    Great
    Merrell Moab 2 GTX
    $145 $105
    Save 28%
    See on eBay
  4. La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX
    86
    Great
    La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX
    $230 $195
    Save 15%
    See on Outland USA
  5. Salomon X Ultra 4
    85
    Great
    Salomon X Ultra 4
    $180
    See on eBay
  6. Hoka Skyline-Float X
    80
    Good
    Hoka Skyline-Float X
    $175 $105
    Save 40%
    See on Backcountry
  7. Lems Trailhead
    92
    Superb
    Lems Trailhead

    Out of stock in all 43 shops

  8. Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX
    91
    Superb
    Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX

    Out of stock in all 43 shops

  9. Salomon Outpulse
    89
    Great
    Salomon Outpulse

    Out of stock in all 43 shops

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