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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The Air Jordan 11’s traditional patent leather mudguard is replaced with shiny gray gradient leather, which is presumably a nod to the satin material found on souvenir jackets, while the pre-yellowed outsole features another reference notating Michael Jordan’s championship wins.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 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
There's substantial use of titanium and carbon fiber components in places like the exhaust end cap, air intakes, seat tailpiece, mudguards, and tank covers.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 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
There's substantial use of titanium and carbon fiber components in places like the exhaust end cap, air intakes, seat tailpiece, mudguards, and tank covers.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Mudguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mudguard. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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