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Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

$170 $133

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Adidas Terrex Agravic TT
New

87

Great

Any color

$180

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Inov8 Trailtalon

90

Superb

Any color

$150 $115

Save 23%

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ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2

81

Good

$85 $75

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Saucony Endorphin Rift

84

Good

$170 $128

Save 25%

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La Sportiva Prodigio Max

84

Good

$185

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Salomon Thundercross

89

Great

$140 $60

Save 57%

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis

91

Superb

$200

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KEEN Seek

78

Decent

$185

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Merrell Agility Peak 4

86

Great

$130 $121

Save 7%

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$105

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Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

$220

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Altra Lone Peak 6

89

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Salomon Supercross 4

76

Decent

Out of stock in all 37 shops

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0.2 mm 1.8 mm
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8.8 oz 11.7 oz
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0.41 - 0.7

0.41 0.7
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22 mm - 32 mm

22 mm 32 mm
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4 mm - 5.8 mm

4 mm 5.8 mm
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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.