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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX

78

Good

Any colour

$180 $135

Save 25%

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Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

81

Good

Any colour
$Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX - Green (L474529)$

$160 $123

Save 23%

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX
New

80

Good

Any colour

$230 $129

Save 44%

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On Cloudhorizon Waterproof

79

Good

$190 $142

Save 25%

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Merrell Moab Speed GTX

83

Good

$120

See on REI
The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
New

88

Great

$150 $122

Save 19%

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Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

82

Good

$170 $99

Save 42%

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Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 45 shops
Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX

86

Great

Out of stock in all 45 shops

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Condition
- Overpronation (5)
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Waterproofing
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- Water repellent (+2)
Audience score
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- 80-89 (5)
- 70-79 (3)
Collection
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- $120 - $140 (6)
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- Removable insole (7)
- Heel brake (4)
- Orthotic friendly (7)
- Cushioned (4)
Technology
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- 30% - 49% (4)
- 30% and below (7)
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Weight
- 10.6oz - 14.1oz (6)
- 14.1oz - 17.6oz (1)
Trail terrain
- Light (1)
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- Technical (8)
Midsole softness
- Soft (3)
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Heel to toe drop
- 9 mm - 12 mm (4)
- 13 mm and above (3)
Stiffness
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Breathability
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Heel counter stiffness
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Heel padding durability
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Outsole durability
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Torsional rigidity
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Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (1)
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Difference in stiffness in cold
- Normal (2)
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Toebox width
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Width / Fit
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- Medium (3)
Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 24 mm (5)
- 25 mm - 29 mm (2)
Heel stack
- 29 mm - 35 mm (3)
- 36 mm and above (4)
Lug depth
- Below 3.5 mm (1)
- 3.5 mm - 4.5 mm (2)
- 4.5 mm and above (4)

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