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Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX

83

Good

Any color
$Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX - Transparent (L478817)$
$Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX - Black / Phantom / Pewter (L472718)$
$Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX - Turbulence / Black / Burnt Ochre (L478175)$
$Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX - Turbulence / Black / Burnt Ochre (L479682)$

$160 $136

Save 15%

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Brooks Ghost 17 GTX
New

81

Good

Any color

$170 $130

Save 24%

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Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX

88

Great

Any color
$Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Bird Of Paradise (L474654)$
$Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Grisaille (L474655)$

$165 $142

Save 14%

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Hoka Speedgoat 6 GTX

72

Bad

$170 $111

Save 35%

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Nike Pegasus 41 GTX

86

Good

$160 $93

Save 42%

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Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX

86

Good

$160 $107

Save 33%

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Hoka Clifton 9 GTX

86

Good

$160

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Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX

75

Bad

$170 $119

Save 30%

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Altra Timp 5 GTX

82

Good

$175 $111

Save 37%

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Hoka Challenger 7 GTX

78

Decent

$160 $120

Save 25%

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Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

$170 $130

Save 24%

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Nike Juniper Trail 2 GTX

75

Bad

$130 $67

Save 49%

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Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX

87

Great

$170

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Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX

87

Great

$160

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On Cloud Waterproof

89

Great

$300

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Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX

82

Good

$178

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

70

Bad

$170 $160

Save 6%

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX

74

Bad

$160 $140

Save 13%

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Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP

66

Bad

$140 $96

Save 31%

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

$140 $93

Save 34%

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Terrain
- Road (6)
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Pace
- Daily running / easy (6)
Brand
- Nike (5)
- New Balance (1)
- HOKA (4)
- Brooks (2)
- On (2)
- Altra (1)
- Salomon (3)
- Merrell (1)
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Use
- Long distance (4)
- Jogging (6)
- All-day wear (4)
- Walking (6)
- Off-trail (2)
- Hiking (6)
- Mud (2)
- Spartan race (OCR) (1)
- Snow (5)
Pronation
- Overpronation (3)
- Neutral pronation (17)
- Supination (18)
- Underpronation (18)
Heel to toe drop
- < 1 mm (1)
- 1 mm - 5 mm (1)
- 5 mm - 8 mm (2)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (13)
- > 12 mm (3)
0 mm - 14 mm

0 mm 14 mm
Width / Fit
- Narrow (5)
- Medium (13)
- Wide (2)
91 mm - 100 mm

91 mm 100 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (3)
- Medium (10)
- Wide (5)
69 mm - 84 mm

69 mm 84 mm
Audience score
- 80-90 (12)
- 70-80 (6)
- < 70 (2)
66 - 89

66 89
Release date
- 2026 (1)
- 2025 (4)
- 2024 (9)
- 2023 (4)
- 2022 or older (2)
- New (1)
- Hide low stock (16)
- Hide previous models (16)
Energy return
- Moderate (2)
- Low (6)
47% - 58%

47% 58%
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (10)
- Heel strike (16)
Type
- For heavy runners (2)
- Comfortable (1)
- For big guys (2)
- Maximalist (10)
- Low drop (2)
- Zero drop (1)
- Minimalist (1)
- Barefoot (1)
- Cushioned (7)
Shock absorption
- High (1)
- Moderate (6)
- Low (1)
92 SA - 132 SA

92 SA 132 SA
Heel stack
- < 20 mm (1)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (1)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (8)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (10)
14 mm - 40 mm

14 mm 40 mm
Width
- Wide (20)
- X-Wide (20)
- Normal
- Narrow (20)
Price
- < $100 (5)
- $100 - $120 (8)
- $120 - $150 (12)
- $150 - $170 (11)
- > $170 (14)
Features
- Rocker (5)
- Orthotic friendly (20)
- Removable insole (20)
- Rock plate (2)
- Sustainable (5)
Arch support
- Stability (3)
- Neutral (17)
Breathability
- Moderate (2)
- Warm (18)
Midsole softness
- Balanced (4)
36.2 AC - 40.6 AC

36.2 AC 40.6 AC
Condition
- Flat Feet (3)
- Plantar fasciitis (2)
- Knee pain (1)
- Shin splints (2)
- Achilles tendonitis (1)
- Bunions (2)
- Haglund's deformity (4)
Outsole durability
- Good (13)
- Decent (4)
- Bad (1)
0.25 mm - 2.2 mm

0.25 mm 2.2 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (11)
- Decent (7)
Stiffness
- Moderate (5)
- Stiff (3)
12N - 23N

12N 23N
Arch Type
- High arch (17)
- Low arch (3)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof
- Water repellent (+7)
Season
- Winter (20)
- All seasons (1)
Weight
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (11)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (7)
- > 12.3 oz (2)
9.2 oz - 13.4 oz

9.2 oz 13.4 oz
Heel padding durability
- Good (9)
- Decent (4)
- Bad (5)
Forefoot stack
- < 15 mm (1)
- 15 mm - 20 mm (1)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (8)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (10)
13 mm - 29 mm

13 mm 29 mm
Trail terrain
- Light (9)
- Moderate (9)
- Technical (3)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (4)
- Moderate (6)
- Stiff (10)
Color
Collection
- On Cloud (2)
- Brooks Ghost (1)
- Nike Pegasus (4)
- New Balance Fresh Foam (1)
- New Balance Fresh Foam X (1)
- Hoka Clifton (1)
- Nike React (2)
- Hoka Speedgoat (2)
- Salomon Quicklace (3)
- Hoka Challenger (1)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (1)
- Moderate (3)
- Stiff (16)
Traction
- High (4)
- Moderate (2)
0.38 - 0.7

0.38 0.7
Deals
- On sale (12)
- Deals (9)
- Outlet (3)
- Under $100 (6)
Toebox height
- Low (7)
- Medium (8)
22 mm - 28.5 mm

22 mm 28.5 mm
Discount
- 50% - 70% (2)
- 30% - 50% (9)
- < 30% (19)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (18)
- Vibram (1)
- Ortholite (1)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (3)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (9)
- > 4 mm (2)
2.7 mm - 5 mm

2.7 mm 5 mm
Material
- Mesh (15)
- Knit (1)
- Vegan (2)
- Reflective (10)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (13)
- Normal (5)
- Big (1)
9% - 57%

9% 57%

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