Running shoes for forefoot/midfoot strike pattern

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Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Diadora Gara Carbon
New

87

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Xero Shoes Speed Force II

89

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Brooks Ricochet 3

85

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 FlyEase

77

Decent

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Adidas Hyperboost Edge
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Hylo Axis
New

88

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Salomon Sense Pro 4

87

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Kailas Fuga Pro 4

86

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

80

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Icebug Järv RB9X

89

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops

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