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Trail running shoes for beginners

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19 shoes reviewed

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  1. Merrell Agility Peak 5
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 5
    Any color
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Black/Multi (J068236)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Beach (J068337)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - White (J068345)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - White (J068693)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Purple (J068487)
    $140 $77
    Save 45%
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  2. Merrell Nova 4
    87
    Great
    Merrell Nova 4
    Any color
    Merrell Nova 4 - Stucco (J068589)
    Merrell Nova 4 - Tangelo (J068413)
    Merrell Nova 4 - Cement (J068561)
    Merrell Nova 4 - Pink (J068587)
    Merrell Nova 4 - Black (J068407)
    $130 $64
    Save 51%
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  3. ASICS Gel Venture 10
    84
    Good
    ASICS Gel Venture 10
    Any color
    ASICS Gel Venture 10 - Blue (1011B967402)
    ASICS Gel Venture 10 - Grey (1011B967022)
    ASICS Gel Venture 10 - BLACK/GRAPHITE GREY (1011B967001)
    ASICS Gel Venture 10 - Blue (1011B967401)
    ASICS Gel Venture 10 - Blue (1011B967400)
    $80 $55
    Save 31%
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  4. Merrell Morphlite
    87
    Great
    Merrell Morphlite
    $100 $33
    Save 67%
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  5. Nike Pegasus Trail 4
    88
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Trail 4
    $140 $92
    Save 34%
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  6. Merrell Nova 3
    80
    Good
    Merrell Nova 3
    $125 $24
    Save 81%
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  7. Brooks Cascadia 18
    85
    Good
    Brooks Cascadia 18
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
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  8. Salomon Sense Ride 5
    89
    Great
    Salomon Sense Ride 5
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
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  9. ASICS Gel Venture 9
    84
    Good
    ASICS Gel Venture 9
    $80 $66
    Save 18%
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  10. Merrell Moab Flight
    89
    Great
    Merrell Moab Flight
    $110 $50
    Save 55%
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  11. Nike Juniper Trail 3
    72
    Bad
    Nike Juniper Trail 3
    $90 $72
    Save 20%
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  12. Merrell Antora 3
    82
    Good
    Merrell Antora 3
    $125 $80
    Save 36%
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  13. Salomon Ultra Flow
    84
    Good
    Salomon Ultra Flow
    $120 $95
    Save 21%
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  14. Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
    New
    80
    Good
    Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
    $145
    See on Adidas
  15. Nike Wildhorse 8
    86
    Great
    Nike Wildhorse 8
    $140
    See on Amazon
  16. ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    81
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    $85 $75
    Save 12%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  17. New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    74
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    $110 $63
    Save 43%
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  18. Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    New
    72
    Bad
    Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    $135
    See on Zappos
  19. Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    $140 $93
    Save 34%
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