What kind of outsole lugs grip mud, scree, and loose dirt best?

Deep, widely spaced lugs.

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Why: Deep, widely spaced lugs bite into mud, scree, loose dirt, and snow for better traction.

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Answer: Deep, widely spaced lugs. Deep, widely spaced lugs bite into mud, scree, loose dirt, and snow for better traction.

  1. Scouting America: Hiking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/hiking
    Look for deep, widely spaced lugs for mud, scree, loose dirt and snow.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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