Running shoes for mud / soft ground

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Merrell Agility Peak 5

88

Great

Any colour

$140 $83

Save 41%

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Salomon Speedcross 6

89

Great

Any colour

$145 $131

Save 10%

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Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX

88

Great

Any colour
$Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Black (L474654)$

$165 $113

Save 32%

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Saucony Peregrine 15

83

Good

$140 $85

Save 39%

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Saucony Peregrine 14

89

Great

$140 $48

Save 66%

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Saucony Peregrine 13

89

Great

$140 $69

Save 51%

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Saucony Peregrine 12

87

Great

$130 $66

Save 49%

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La Sportiva Mutant

88

Great

$165 $128

Save 22%

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Inov8 Trailtalon

90

Superb

$150 $76

Save 49%

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Merrell Agility Peak 6

84

Good

$158

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Saucony Endorphin Trail

85

Good

$160 $76

Save 53%

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Saucony Endorphin Rift

84

Good

$170 $128

Save 25%

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis

91

Superb

$200

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Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

$220

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Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

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91 mm 100 mm
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69 mm - 80 mm

69 mm 80 mm
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41% - 65%

41% 65%
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95 SA - 126 SA

95 SA 126 SA
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0.2 mm - 1.65 mm

0.2 mm 1.65 mm
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8.8 oz - 11.6 oz

8.8 oz 11.6 oz
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21 mm - 32 mm

21 mm 32 mm
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22 mm - 32 mm

22 mm 32 mm
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Torsional rigidity
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Traction
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0.55 - 0.7

0.55 0.7
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (+134)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (+84)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (+30)
- Mud / Soft ground
- Snow / Icy terrain (+5)
Discount
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- 30% - 50% (8)
- < 30% (14)
Technology
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Material
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Lug depth
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4.25 mm - 5.8 mm

4.25 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (13)
6% - 24%

6% 24%

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If nothing feels better than dashing through the mud on a trail run, we've reviewed several mud running shoes that will make you feel right at home in your runs. Our selection of mud running shoe reviews includes ultra-ready pairs, waterproof ones, and even some that also do well in winter. We've tested several of these shoes, testing the limits of each shoe so that you're adequately prepared for your next run.