If you are running in mud you’re going to want a pair of trail running shoes.
Moreso, you are going to want trail running shoes that can handle the mud.
I feel a little bad continuing to use my New Balance Hierro 5’s as an example of this, but I bought them, and while they are great trail runners, I would not recommend them for muddy runs.
We have an entire post dedicated to the best trail running shoes for muddy runs, but if you want a quick run-down on what qualities to look for, all running shoes built for mud should:
- Be waterproof, or be able to drain
- Should be lightweight
- Should have durable laces
- Should have aggressive, well-designed treads
My two favorite trail shoes that tackle the issue of running in mud are the Salomon GTX Speedcross 5 GTX, and the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor GTX. Both of these are available in men’s and women’s and they have awesome tread, are waterproof, and are lightweight runners.
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