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KEEN Seek
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Any color

$185

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Topo Traverse

90

Great

Any color

$150

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Altra Lone Peak 6

89

Great

$140

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ASICS Trabuco Max 3

86

Good

$160

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$150 $124

Save 17%

See on KICKS CREW
Inov8 Trailtalon

90

Great

$150 $121

Save 19%

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Nike Terra Kiger 9

90

Great

$150 $98

Save 35%

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Nike Wildhorse 7

87

Great

$130 $90

Save 31%

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Merrell Nova 2

85

Good

$110 $96

Save 13%

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Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6

87

Great

$173

See on KICKS CREW
Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$186

See on KICKS CREW
ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$97

See on KICKS CREW
Salomon Sense Pro 4

87

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 39 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.