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Nike Air Max 97

89

Good

Any color

$175 $55

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Vans SK8-Hi

92

Great

Any color

$75 $58

Save 23%

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Converse Chuck 70 Low Top

92

Great

Any color

$90

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Nike Blazer Mid 77

89

Good

$105 $52

Save 51%

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New Balance 998

90

Good

$185 $68

Save 63%

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Nike Dunk High

90

Good

$130 $60

Save 54%

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Adidas Superstar

93

Great

$110

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New Balance 996

88

Good

$220 $70

Save 68%

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Reebok Phase Court

87

Good

$85 $68

Save 20%

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New Balance 580

87

Good

$150 $50

Save 67%

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New Balance 990 v3

91

Great

$155 $80

Save 48%

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Vans Era

89

Good

$55 $24

Save 56%

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Asics EX89

91

Great

$110 $38

Save 66%

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Jordan Legacy 312 Low

91

Great

$130 $60

Save 54%

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New Balance 990 v1

94

Superb

$165 $150

Save 9%

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New Balance 991 v1

89

Good

$215

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Adidas LA Trainer

94

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops

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84 mm - 97 mm

84 mm 97 mm
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56 mm 75 mm
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17 mm 42 mm
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6 mm - 17 mm

6 mm 17 mm
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- Adidas Skateboarding (1)
Shock absorption
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33 SA - 109 SA

33 SA 109 SA
Toebox durability
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Outsole durability
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0.3 mm - 3.1 mm

0.3 mm 3.1 mm
Color
Audience score
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86 - 96

86 96
Heel padding durability
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Midsole softness
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34 AC - 81 AC

34 AC 81 AC
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4N - 23N

4N 23N
Energy return
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39% - 58%

39% 58%
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20 mm - 32 mm

20 mm 32 mm
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10 mm - 27 mm

10 mm 27 mm
Heel counter stiffness
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Top
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Torsional rigidity
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Designed by
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Traction
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0.13 - 0.8

0.13 0.8
Discount
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- 50% - 70% (25)
- 30% - 50% (37)
- < 30% (46)
Technology
- Vibram (1)
Deals
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- Outlet (33)
- Under $100 (41)
- Under $50 (22)
Weight
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (7)
- 12.3 oz - 14.1 oz (12)
- 14.1 oz - 15.9 oz (13)
- > 15.9 oz (8)
10.9 oz - 17 oz

10.9 oz 17 oz

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