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Altra Lone Peak 6

89

Great

$135

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HOKA Tecton X 3

84

Good

Any color

$275

See on REI
Inov8 Trailtalon

90

Superb

Any color

$150 $99

Save 34%

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$206

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HOKA Mafate 5
New

71

Bad

$185 $175

Save 5%

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Hoka Mafate Three2

77

Decent

$185

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis
New

92

Superb

$200

See on Fleet Feet
Merrell Nova 2

85

Good

$130

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Nike Terra Kiger 9

90

Superb

$150 $105

Save 30%

See on KICKS CREW
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Superb

$270

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$150

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Nike Wildhorse 7

87

Great

$165

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Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6

87

Great

$177

See on KICKS CREW
Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$267

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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.