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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

85

Good

Any color

$260 $240

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

Any color

$100 $60

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On Cloud Waterproof

89

Great

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

89

Great

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 47 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Salomon Phantasm 2

86

Good

Out of stock in all 47 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

86

Good

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Kailas Fuga Pro 4

86

Good

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Kailas Flythorn Air 2.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 47 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 47 shops

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