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Salomon Thundercross

89

Great

Any color

$140

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Saucony Endorphin Trail

85

Good

Any color

$160 $90

Save 44%

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HOKA Mafate 5
New

71

Bad

Any color

$185

See on REI
Topo Traverse

90

Superb

$145

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis
New

92

Superb

$200

See on Fleet Feet
Saucony Peregrine 11

88

Great

$120 $86

Save 28%

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Inov8 Trailtalon

90

Superb

$150 $99

Save 34%

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Topo MTN Racer 3

87

Great

$145

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$151

See on KICKS CREW
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Superb

$270

See on eBay
Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6

87

Great

$145

See on KICKS CREW
Nike Wildhorse 7

87

Great

$165

See on eBay
ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$138

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$203

See on KICKS CREW
Salomon Sense Pro 4

87

Great

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 40 shops

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If nothing feels better than dashing through the mud on a trail run, we've reviewed several mud running shoes that will make you feel right at home in your runs. Our selection of mud running shoe reviews includes ultra-ready pairs, waterproof ones, and even some that also do well in winter. We've tested several of these shoes, testing the limits of each shoe so that you're adequately prepared for your next run.