Inov-8 athletic shoes fall into two main categories: All terrain running and performance training, so whether your passion is trail, mountain, obstacle, orienteering—or you love variety—you’ll find a pair that will add you to the family of fans, each of whom wouldn’t wear another brand even if they were free.

We chose two Inov-8 shoes to profile because we couldn’t decide! If muddy trails call your name, a pair of Mudclaws offers the superior grip of “an aggressive outsole” that is designed to release mud as quickly as it collects on soles.