Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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Nike Renew Ride 3

75

Bad

Any color

$78

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ASICS Magic Speed 3

91

Superb

Any color

$160 $116

Save 28%

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Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

$200 $120

Save 40%

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NOBULL Allday Ripstop

61

Bad

$139 $75

Save 46%

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Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2

86

Good

$180 $129

Save 28%

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ASICS Dynablast 3

83

Good

$100

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$153

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Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 5

83

Good

$167

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Adidas 4DFWD 3

88

Great

$200 $76

Save 62%

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

71

Bad

$170

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra
New

82

Good

$240 $180

Save 25%

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$150 $138

Save 8%

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KURU Atom 2
New

86

Good

$169

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Merrell Fly Strike

79

Good

$90 $48

Save 47%

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Brooks Anthem 4

81

Good

$130

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On Cloud Waterproof

89

Great

$180

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX

73

Bad

$175

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Salomon S/Lab Spectur
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$220

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Nike Revolution 7 EasyOn

80

Good

$100

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$108

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KURU Triple Max Ion
New

87

Great

$189

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ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

$75 $65

Save 13%

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ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

$140

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite

82

Good

$86

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Nike React Miler 3

74

Bad

$120

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 23

89

Great

$120

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Salomon Spectur 2
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$170 $105

Save 38%

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ASICS Gel Pulse 14

80

Good

$180

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 FlyEase

77

Decent

$120 $100

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Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Superb

$160 $105

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- Daily running / easy (257)
- Tempo / speed (67)
- Competition / race (38)
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Heel to toe drop
- 5mm - 8mm (2)
- 9mm - 12mm (322)
- 13mm and above (69)
Use
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- All-day wear (74)
- Walking (219)
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Pronation
- Overpronation (53)
- Neutral pronation (339)
- Supination (340)
- Underpronation (340)
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- 80-89 (241)
- 70-79 (28)
- 60-69 (1)
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Toebox width
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Features
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- Sockless wear (52)
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Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+461)
- Heel strike
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (15)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (163)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (170)
- 40 mm or more (45)
Type
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- Maximalist (215)
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Width
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Arch support
- Stability (53)
- Neutral (339)
Condition
- Flat Feet (54)
- Plantar fasciitis (27)
- Shin splints (24)
- Achilles tendonitis (19)
- Hallux rigidus (7)
- Bunions (8)
Midsole softness
- Soft (148)
- Balanced (156)
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Breathability
- Breathable (82)
- Moderate (202)
- Warm (54)
Outsole durability
- Good (177)
- Decent (73)
- Bad (18)
Toebox durability
- Good (80)
- Decent (137)
- Bad (67)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (14)
- Water repellent (2)
Season
- Winter (19)
- Summer (82)
- All seasons (319)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (30)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (159)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (148)
- 30 mm or more (56)
Arch Type
- High arch (339)
- Low arch (53)
Stiffness
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Heel padding durability
- Good (153)
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Energy return
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Trail terrain
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Weight
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- 7.1oz - 8.8oz (70)
- 8.8oz - 10.6oz (221)
- 10.6oz - 12.3oz (83)
- 12.3oz and above (11)
Color
Shock absorption
- High (109)
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Collection
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (103)
- Moderate (124)
- Stiff (138)
Deals
- On sale (274)
- Deals (181)
- Outlet (132)
- Under $100 (206)
- Under $50 (34)
Discount
- 70% and above (2)
- 50% - 69% (57)
- 30% - 49% (173)
- 30% and below (368)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (47)
- Moderate (113)
- Stiff (215)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (14)
- Vibram (18)
- Ortholite (26)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (21)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (37)
- 4 mm and above (21)
Traction
- High (111)
- Medium (67)
- Low (9)
Material
- Mesh (322)
- Knit (65)
- Reflective (137)
- Vegan (52)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (194)
- Normal (99)
- Big (39)

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