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Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

81

Good

Any color
$Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX - Magnet/Black (L477697)$
$Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX - Green (L474529)$

$160 $97

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX

78

Good

Any color

$180 $135

Save 25%

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On Cloudhorizon Waterproof

80

Good

Any color

$190 $121

Save 36%

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX
New

81

Good

$230 $129

Save 44%

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Merrell Moab Speed GTX

83

Good

$120

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The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$150 $135

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Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 45 shops
Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

82

Good

$170 $92

Save 46%

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Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX

86

Great

$168

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Weight
- 10.6oz - 14.1oz (6)
- 14.1oz - 17.6oz (1)
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Midsole softness
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Heel to toe drop
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Stiffness
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Difference in stiffness in cold
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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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