The Montrail Mountain Mist XCR Trail running shoes eat mucky spring trails for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Gore-tex XCR gives the Mountain Mist killer breathability and waterproofing. Muddy, wet trails in stifling heat aren't a problem anymore with these shoes; in fact they look downright inviting. A molded heel cup locks you into the shoe, for stability and control on sketchy trail surfaces. Because rocks are plentiful and often camouflaged, the Mountain Mist is fitted with a rubber toe wrap and a rigid TPU protection plate. The simple question is, would your rather wallow in the puddles or conquer them with these shoes?