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Adidas Supernova Rise 3
New

91

Superb

Any color

$140

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Mizuno Neo Vista

91

Superb

Any color

$180 $140

Save 22%

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Puma MagMax Nitro

91

Superb

Any color

$180 $125

Save 31%

See on Shoebacca
ASICS Megablast

88

Great

$225

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Salomon Genesis

93

Superb

$150

See on Zappos
New Balance FuelCell Propel v5

79

Good

$120 $84

Save 30%

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Nike ACG Pegasus Trail
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$155

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Adidas Adistar 3

89

Great

$130 $65

Save 50%

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Nike ACG Ultrafly Trail
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$250

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Adidas Hyperboost Edge
New

88

Great

$200

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2

79

Good

$200 $160

Save 20%

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Nike Winflo 12
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$110

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Mount to Coast C1
New

89

Great

$180

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ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

89

Great

$270

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Hoka Mach X 2

72

Bad

$190 $143

Save 25%

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Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11

90

Superb

$180 $144

Save 20%

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PUMA Magnify Nitro 3

86

Great

$155

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ASICS Glideride Max 2
New

82

Good

$170

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Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
New

74

Bad

$145

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Mizuno Wave Horizon 7

87

Great

$170 $87

Save 49%

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ASICS Magic Speed 5
New

80

Good

$180

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Saucony Guide 15

88

Great

$140 $60

Save 57%

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Nike Pegasus Turbo

76

Decent

$150 $57

Save 62%

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

69

Bad

$180

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New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2

72

Bad

$110 $86

Save 22%

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Nike React Miler 3

74

Bad

$120 $56

Save 53%

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ASICS Magic Speed 4

92

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Darimati BR-001
New

85

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops

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Heel to toe drop
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3 mm - 12 mm

3 mm 12 mm
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89 mm - 102 mm

89 mm 102 mm
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69 mm - 83 mm

69 mm 83 mm
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69 93
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45% - 81%

45% 81%
Shock absorption
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111 SA - 170 SA

111 SA 170 SA
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28 mm - 46 mm

28 mm 46 mm
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21 AC - 42 AC

21 AC 42 AC
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0.3 mm - 2.8 mm

0.3 mm 2.8 mm
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- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (30)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (12)
5.6 oz - 11.6 oz

5.6 oz 11.6 oz
Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 25 mm (7)
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21 mm - 39 mm

21 mm 39 mm
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Heel counter stiffness
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Toebox height
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23 mm - 34 mm

23 mm 34 mm
Deals
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Torsional rigidity
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- Moderate (15)
- Stiff (36)
Traction
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- Moderate (8)
0.38 - 0.96

0.38 0.96
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (9)
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- Rocky / Technical terrain (1)
Discount
- 50% - 70% (7)
- 30% - 50% (15)
- < 30% (56)
Technology
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Material
- Mesh (51)
- Knit (8)
- Vegan (1)
- Reflective (38)
Lug depth
- 3 mm - 4 mm (7)
- > 4 mm (2)
3 mm - 4 mm

3 mm 4 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (33)
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- Big (5)
0% - 69%

0% 69%

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