I f you're a runner, then you know that running outdoors on pavement, hiking trails or grass can leave your shoes muddy, ...

Since only the Flame/Dust Rose version of the On Cloudsurfer Trail Running Shoes is on sale at REI, we recommend moving ...

from hard-packed tracks to muddy paths to rocky mountain paths. I have multiple trail running shoes for different terrains. I also prefer the look of trail running shoes. They are less likely to ...

But Mother Nature often has more than a few tricks up her sleeve when you’re way out there, and one of her most common is leaving you to traverse a trail strewn with thick, slippery mud.

Equipped with features to tackle everything from sharp rocks to slippery mud, trail running shoes from top brands like Inov-8, Salomon, and Adidas Terrex are like the Swiss Army knives of footwear.

If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The On Cloudsurfer Trail Running Shoes are on sale for $120, a seldom-seen discount off the original $160 price tag.