mudguard
noun
mud·guard
ˈməd-ˌgärd 
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: a strip of material applied to a shoe upper just above the sole for protection against dampness or as an ornament
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Just like on the kits, two shades of blue claim the majority of the upper’s territory, including a darker shade used for mudguards forgoing the typical elephant print.
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
That includes the mudguard, tank cover, radiator cover, sprocket cover, heel guards, handlebar splash guards, seat base, intake duct, number plate holder, and rear seat cover.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
These functional sneakers are intended to be worn on the trails, and even boast thoughtful details like rubber mudguards to keep dirt and debris out of your shoes.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2026
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Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
That includes the mudguard, tank cover, radiator cover, sprocket cover, heel guards, handlebar splash guards, seat base, intake duct, number plate holder, and rear seat cover.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
These functional sneakers are intended to be worn on the trails, and even boast thoughtful details like rubber mudguards to keep dirt and debris out of your shoes.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Mudguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mudguard. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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