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mrmattskiI'm sure people are sick of me saying this here, but VJ ACE are the best winter (snow and ice) running shoes. Micro spikes, great cushioning, waterproof. If you don't need the microspikes, then VJ XTER are same shoe, with no microspikes. VJ is based in Finland, and have been making outdoor trail running shoes for over 40 years.
ohmygoshtoomanynames+1 for VJsports. I have a pair with spikes that I keep boxed up to come out on the odd icy / snowy run. When they do come out, they’re great. Would recommend non spiky ones for the mud also, they do some good shoes.
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