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Hoka Mafate Speed 4

88

Great

$185

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX

82

Good

Any color

$178

See on Amazon
Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
New

87

Great

Any color

$135

See on Zappos
Merrell Agility Peak 4

86

Great

$130 $121

Save 7%

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Hoka Zinal 2

85

Good

$180 $160

Save 11%

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP

66

Bad

$140 $75

Save 46%

See on REI
Merrell Fly Strike

79

Good

$90 $60

Save 33%

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Nike Juniper Trail

79

Good

$124

See on Amazon
ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$105

See on Amazon
New Balance Shando

76

Decent

$120

See on Amazon
Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240 $212

Save 12%

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ASICS Trabuco 14
New

82

Good

$145

See on REI
KIPRUN Kipsummit Max
New

86

Great

$150

See on Running Warehouse
Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

$220

See on Backcountry
ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Altra Lone Peak 6

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Salomon Ultra Glide

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Hoka Tecton X 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Hoka Tecton X

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Salomon Sense Ride 4

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Salomon Supercross 4

76

Decent

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

83

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops

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22 mm - 32 mm

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0.41 - 0.79

0.41 0.79
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3.5 mm - 5.8 mm

3.5 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
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5% - 81%

5% 81%

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