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Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX

88

Great

Any colour
$Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Bird Of Paradise (L474654)$

$165 $113

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Nike Pegasus 41 GTX

86

Great

Any colour
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Black Summit White Anthracite Iron Grey (FQ1356002)$
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Summit White White Photon Dust Off White (FQ1356101)$
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Black (FQ1356001)$
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Light Pumice Ashen Slate Burgundy Crush (FQ1356003)$

$160 $110

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Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX

83

Good

Any colour
$Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX - Black / Phantom / Pewter (L472718)$
$Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX - Turbulence / Black / Burnt Ochre (L478175)$
$Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX - Turbulence / Black / Burnt Ochre (L479682)$
$Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX - Brown (L478818)$

$160 $140

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Hoka Speedgoat 6 GTX

73

Bad

$170 $111

Save 35%

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Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX

76

Decent

$170 $100

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Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX

86

Great

$160 $104

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Hoka Clifton 9 GTX

85

Good

$160

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Brooks Ghost 17 GTX
New

69

Bad

$170 $130

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Altra Timp 5 GTX

82

Good

$175 $144

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Nike Juniper Trail 2 GTX

75

Bad

$130 $75

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX

74

Bad

$160 $120

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Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX

87

Great

$170

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

69

Bad

$170 $135

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On Cloud Waterproof

89

Great

$301

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Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX

82

Good

$178

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Hoka Challenger 7 GTX

78

Decent

$159

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Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX

87

Great

$300

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Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP

66

Bad

$140 $98

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

$140 $93

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Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

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Terrain
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Pace
- Daily running / easy (6)
Brand
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Use
- Long distance (4)
- Jogging (6)
- All-day wear (4)
- Walking (6)
- For beginners (1)
- Off-trail (2)
- Hiking (6)
- Spartan race (OCR) (1)
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
Release date
- 2026 (1)
- 2025 (4)
- 2024 (9)
- 2023 (4)
- 2022 or older (2)
- New (1)
- Hide low stock (15)
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Audience score
- 80-90 (11)
- 70-80 (6)
- < 70 (3)
66 - 89

66 89
Energy return
- Moderate (2)
- Low (6)
47% - 58%

47% 58%
Shock absorption
- High (1)
- Moderate (6)
- Low (1)
92 SA - 132 SA

92 SA 132 SA
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (10)
- Heel strike (16)
Type
- For heavy runners (2)
- Cushioned (7)
- Durable (7)
- For big guys (2)
- Comfortable (1)
- Maximalist (10)
- Low drop (2)
- Zero drop (1)
- Minimalist (1)
- Barefoot (1)
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)
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- Narrow (20)
Price
- < $100 (5)
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Breathability
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Features
- Rocker (5)
- Orthotic friendly (20)
- Removable insole (20)
- Rock plate (2)
- Sustainable (5)
Arch support
- Stability (3)
- Neutral (17)
Midsole softness
- Balanced (4)
36.2 AC - 40.6 AC

36.2 AC 40.6 AC
Condition
- Flat feet (3)
- Plantar fasciitis (2)
- Achilles tendonitis (1)
- Shin splints (2)
- 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)
Season
- Winter (20)
- All seasons (1)
Heel padding durability
- Good (9)
- Decent (4)
- Bad (5)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof
- Water repellent (+6)
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
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
Colour
Collection
- On Cloud (2)
- Nike Pegasus (4)
- New Balance Fresh Foam (1)
- Brooks Ghost (1)
- Hoka Clifton (1)
- Hoka Speedgoat (2)
- New Balance Fresh Foam X (1)
- Nike React (2)
- Salomon Quicklace (3)
- Nike Pegasus Trail (3)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (4)
- Moderate (6)
- Stiff (10)
Toebox height
- Low (7)
- Medium (8)
22 mm - 28.5 mm

22 mm 28.5 mm
Deals
- On sale (13)
- Deals (10)
- Outlet (4)
- Under $100 (6)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (1)
- Moderate (3)
- Stiff (16)
Traction
- High (4)
- Moderate (2)
0.38 - 0.7

0.38 0.7
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (12)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (9)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (3)
- Mud / Soft ground (2)
- Snow / Icy terrain (5)
Discount
- 50% - 70% (1)
- 30% - 50% (10)
- < 30% (17)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (18)
- Vibram (1)
- Ortholite (1)
Material
- Mesh (15)
- Knit (1)
- Vegan (2)
- Reflective (10)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (3)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (9)
- > 4 mm (2)
2.7 mm - 5 mm

2.7 mm 5 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (13)
- Normal (5)
- Big (1)
9% - 57%

9% 57%

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