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Running shoes for mud / soft ground

Best running shoes for mud / soft ground
Guide Best running shoes for mud / soft ground

15 shoes reviewed

  • Mud / Soft ground

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  1. Merrell Agility Peak 5
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 5
    Any colour
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Black/Multi (J068236)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Grey (J068347)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Mosstone (J068222)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Black/Black (J068090)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Beach (J068337)
    $140 $78
    Save 44%
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  2. Salomon Speedcross 6
    89
    Great
    Salomon Speedcross 6
    Any colour
    Salomon Speedcross 6 - Black (L417379)
    Salomon Speedcross 6 - Grey (L417380)
    Salomon Speedcross 6 - Black (L417440)
    Salomon Speedcross 6 - Natural/Black/Almond Milk (L478110)
    Salomon Speedcross 6 - grey (L479805)
    $145 $131
    Save 10%
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  3. Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
    88
    Great
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
    Any colour
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Black (L417386)
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Grisaille (L474655)
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Bird Of Paradise (L474654)
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Black (L478800)
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Black (L492260)
    $165 $108
    Save 35%
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  4. Saucony Peregrine 15
    82
    Good
    Saucony Peregrine 15
    $140 $86
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon
  5. Saucony Peregrine 13
    89
    Great
    Saucony Peregrine 13
    $140 $70
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  6. Saucony Peregrine 14
    89
    Great
    Saucony Peregrine 14
    $140 $77
    Save 45%
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  7. Saucony Peregrine 12
    87
    Great
    Saucony Peregrine 12
    $130 $65
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  8. La Sportiva Mutant
    88
    Great
    La Sportiva Mutant
    $165 $128
    Save 22%
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  9. Merrell Agility Peak 6
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 6
    $158
    See on Amazon
  10. HOKA Mafate 5
    80
    Good
    HOKA Mafate 5
    $180
    See on Amazon
  11. Inov8 Trailtalon
    90
    Superb
    Inov8 Trailtalon
    $150 $115
    Save 23%
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  12. La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    82
    Good
    La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    $185
    See on Zappos
  13. Saucony Endorphin Rift
    84
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Rift
    $170 $128
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  14. Icebug Järv RB9X
    87
    Great
    Icebug Järv RB9X
    $220
    See on Backcountry
  15. Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX
    81
    Good
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

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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.