ASICS Gel-Fuji Runnegade Trail Running Shoe. Great condition.

The Dirt: From road-running giant Asics comes a shoe at home on the marshiest off-road conditions; it even has what one tester called an “amphibian look.” The monster 10mm lugs grip well on mud, snow and wet grass, as well as loose dirt and steep climbs. The closed-mesh upper, along with the stretchy, sock-like liner that wraps around the ankle like a miniature gaiter, keeps out debris, mud and to some extent water. Though they appreciated the light weight of the shoe, some testers wished for more cushion and protection in the forefoot for longer, rockier runs. Lack of breathability was also an issue; one tester complained that a four-miler left her socks “quite damp.” Best For: Mud runs or sloppy conditions; loose or steep terrain; runs up to 10 miles. Fit: True to size and a little narrow. The inner liner helps lock in the fit around the ankle. Some may find that the upper, which creases just below the laces while running, pinches the midfoot.