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    9.8N 17.6N
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    2 mm - 4.5 mm
    2 mm 4.5 mm
  • Difference in midsole softness in cold
    12% - 43%
    12% 43%

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19 shoes reviewed

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  • For beginners

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  1. Merrell Agility Peak 5
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 5
    Any colour
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Black/Black (J068090)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - White (J068693)
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 - Legion/Stone Blue (J2006867)
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Shoebacca
  2. Merrell Morphlite
    87
    Great
    Merrell Morphlite
    Any colour
    Merrell Morphlite - Chalk/Sapphire (J068385)
    Merrell Morphlite - Orange (J500615)
    Merrell Morphlite - Incense/Crush (J500469)
    Merrell Morphlite - Pigeon/Indigo (J068393)
    Merrell Morphlite - Black / Asphalt (J068063)
    $100 $70
    Save 30%
    See on Zappos
  3. Merrell Nova 4
    87
    Great
    Merrell Nova 4
    Any colour
    Merrell Nova 4 - Tangelo (J068413)
    Merrell Nova 4 - Cement (J068561)
    Merrell Nova 4 - Black (J068407)
    Merrell Nova 4 - Drab (J068563)
    Merrell Nova 4 - Basalt (J068709)
    $130 $105
    Save 19%
    See on REI
  4. ASICS Gel Venture 10
    84
    Good
    ASICS Gel Venture 10
    $80 $70
    Save 13%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  5. Nike Juniper Trail 3
    72
    Bad
    Nike Juniper Trail 3
    $90 $77
    Save 14%
    See on Nike
  6. Merrell Nova 3
    80
    Good
    Merrell Nova 3
    $125 $90
    Save 28%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  7. ASICS Gel Venture 9
    84
    Good
    ASICS Gel Venture 9
    $80 $70
    Save 13%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  8. Nike Pegasus Trail 4
    88
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Trail 4
    $140 $60
    Save 57%
    See on eBay
  9. Brooks Cascadia 18
    85
    Good
    Brooks Cascadia 18
    $140 $115
    Save 18%
    See on Designer Shoe Warehouse
  10. Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    New
    90
    Superb
    Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    $135
    See on Zappos
  11. ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    81
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    $85 $75
    Save 12%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  12. Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
    New
    81
    Good
    Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
    $145
    See on Adidas
  13. Salomon Sense Ride 5
    89
    Great
    Salomon Sense Ride 5
    $140 $110
    Save 21%
    See on eBay
  14. Nike Wildhorse 8
    86
    Great
    Nike Wildhorse 8
    $130 $95
    Save 27%
    See on eBay
  15. Merrell Moab Flight
    89
    Great
    Merrell Moab Flight
    $110 $90
    Save 18%
    See on eBay
  16. New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    72
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    $110 $86
    Save 22%
    See on eBay
  17. Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    $140 $93
    Save 34%
    See on eBay
  18. Salomon Ultra Flow
    84
    Good
    Salomon Ultra Flow
    $225
    See on eBay
  19. Merrell Antora 3
    82
    Good
    Merrell Antora 3

    Out of stock in all 36 shops

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