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  1. ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    81
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    Any color
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2 - Lime Green/Black (1011B594301)
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2 - Pepper Black (1011B594201)
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2 - Black/Nova Orange (1011B594002)
    $85 $70
    Save 18%
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  2. Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX
    81
    Good
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX
    Any color
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX - Yellow (J068321)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX - Red Oxide (J068185)
    $170 $89
    Save 48%
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  3. On Cloudultra 2
    89
    Great
    On Cloudultra 2
    Any color
    On Cloudultra 2 - Fog Ice (3MD30280331)
    On Cloudultra 2 - White (3MD30282851)
    On Cloudultra 2 - Black (3MD30280485)
    On Cloudultra 2 - Navy/Ink (3MD30282661)
    On Cloudultra 2 - Black White (3MD30280299)
    $180 $159
    Save 12%
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  4. New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
    75
    Bad
    New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
    $75 $55
    Save 27%
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  5. Altra Superior 6
    78
    Decent
    Altra Superior 6
    $130 $90
    Save 31%
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  6. Salomon Ultra Glide 2
    86
    Good
    Salomon Ultra Glide 2
    $150 $139
    Save 7%
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  7. Salomon Thundercross
    89
    Great
    Salomon Thundercross
    $140
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  8. Altra Mont Blanc
    79
    Good
    Altra Mont Blanc
    $180 $100
    Save 44%
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  9. Topo Traverse
    90
    Superb
    Topo Traverse
    $150 $142
    Save 5%
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  10. Saucony Endorphin Trail
    85
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Trail
    $160 $90
    Save 44%
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  11. Merrell Agility Peak 4
    86
    Good
    Merrell Agility Peak 4
    $130 $60
    Save 54%
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  12. Salomon Ultra Flow
    83
    Good
    Salomon Ultra Flow
    $120 $96
    Save 20%
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  13. Topo Ultraventure 4
    85
    Good
    Topo Ultraventure 4
    $150
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  14. Brooks Divide 4
    86
    Good
    Brooks Divide 4
    $100 $70
    Save 30%
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  15. Altra Outroad 2
    79
    Good
    Altra Outroad 2
    $120 $85
    Save 29%
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  16. Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    90
    Superb
    Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    $130 $75
    Save 42%
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  17. Saucony Peregrine 11
    88
    Great
    Saucony Peregrine 11
    $120 $78
    Save 35%
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  18. Hoka Speedgoat 5
    88
    Great
    Hoka Speedgoat 5
    $171
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  19. Altra Lone Peak 6
    89
    Great
    Altra Lone Peak 6
    $135
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  20. ASICS Metafuji Trail
    New
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Metafuji Trail
    $250
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  21. Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX
    $170 $146
    Save 14%
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  22. Hoka Zinal 2
    84
    Good
    Hoka Zinal 2
    $180 $160
    Save 11%
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  23. Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    88
    Great
    Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
    $150 $109
    Save 27%
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  24. Inov8 Trailtalon
    90
    Superb
    Inov8 Trailtalon
    $150 $99
    Save 34%
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  25. Salomon XA Pro 3D v9
    75
    Bad
    Salomon XA Pro 3D v9
    $140 $129
    Save 8%
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  26. HOKA Mafate 5
    New
    71
    Bad
    HOKA Mafate 5
    $185 $175
    Save 5%
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  27. Altra Timp 4
    78
    Decent
    Altra Timp 4
    $160 $107
    Save 33%
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  28. Nike Wildhorse 8
    85
    Good
    Nike Wildhorse 8
    $130
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  29. New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v5
    77
    Decent
    New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v5
    $75 $58
    Save 23%
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  30. New Balance 510 v6
    74
    Bad
    New Balance 510 v6
    $90 $31
    Save 66%
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We've tested numerous trail running shoes that absolutely thrive in the outdoors. Our reviews contain the results of our running sessions and our lab tests, giving a clear picture of what each shoe brings to the table. We've reviewed hiking shoes of all shapes and forms - including ultra-ready pairs, Vibram-soled ones, and waterproof ones.