The best trail shoes for muddy conditions

People have different needs from shoes but when the going gets muddy there is one thing that everyone will agree on in their requirements for a shoes, GRIP! and lots of it. These are some of the best trail shoes available at the moment for wet and muddy conditions.

The shoes below are considered to be some of the best currently available for muddy conditions. if you have a favourite that’s not in the list I would love to hear about it in the comments below.

Scott Supertrac RC

Scotts latest race weapon and an incredible shoe when the going gets tough. Not the most durable of shoes but an incredibly low weight means that its the perfect shoe for mountain races.

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La Sportiva Mutant

The combination of soft-surface grip and wet rock traction along with good underfoot cushioning and stability mean the Mutant will handle pretty much any sort of off-road running making it a superb all-rounder.

Salomon Speedcross 4

The Salomon Speedcross 4 was the long-awaited update to the bestselling Speedcross 3, one of the most popular trail running shoes in the world. No shoe features such incredible traction on virtually every surface as the Speedcross 4, and the new update has changed the famously aggressive lug pattern for the better.

VJ Sport iRock

A seemingly new shoe to the trail and mountain running community, despite being around for a while, but one that is gaining popularity. Being the shoe of choice for World Skyrunning Champion Jonathon Albon gives you an idea of the calibre of this shoe. A narrow fit means it won’t be suitable for all but if it fits then its reputably to be the grippiest shoe on the market today.

Inov-8 X Talon 200

The Inov-8 X-Talon 200 is a light weight and flexible running shoe for racing trail running. It provides impressive grip and protection on all surfaces. Inov-8 shoes are born and bred on the fells of the Lake District so you know they are tested in some of the most challenging conditions in the world.

Inov-8 Mudclaw 300

If you run in mud, you will no doubt be familiar with inov-8. For years, inov-8 has provided the ‘go-to’ shoes for running when the ground gets wet, slippery & muddy. Mudclaws are the shoe of choice for fell runners in the UK. #getagrip

Walsh PB Elite

Still handmade in Bolton these shoes were once the firm favourite of fell runners. The uppers are made of fast-drying, water-resistant material, whilst the stiff outsole uses Walsh’s registered pyramid grip pattern. A drop of 6mm gave enough precision for uneven terrain and sufficient cushioning for harder ground.