Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

Any color

$171

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ASICS Gel Pulse 11

85

Good

Any color

$90 $83

Save 8%

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Nike React Miler 3

74

Bad

Any color

$120 $82

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$150

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Jordan React Havoc

83

Good

$133

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$227

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $189

Save 31%

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

$80

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$107

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX
New

79

Good

$225

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Kailas Fuga EX BOA

88

Great

$271

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Adidas Runfalcon 2.0

80

Good

$60 $52

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Adidas Adistar 2.0

83

Good

$130 $120

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
New

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
New Balance Fresh Foam 860 v11

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Salomon Ultra Glide

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
On Cloudboom Echo 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Novablast 2

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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Heel to toe drop
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Use
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- Neutral pronation (352)
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Race distance
- Marathon (31)
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- 5K and 10K (22)
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Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+480)
- Heel strike
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (15)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (165)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (181)
- 40 mm or more (47)
Type
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Features
- Carbon plate (54)
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- Orthotic friendly (376)
- Removable insole (376)
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- Sockless wear (52)
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Midsole softness
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Condition
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Breathability
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- Warm (59)
Shock absorption
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Waterproofing
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Outsole durability
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Toebox durability
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- Decent (147)
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Season
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- All seasons (333)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (30)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (163)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (158)
- 30 mm or more (57)
Stiffness
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Arch Type
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Heel padding durability
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Trail terrain
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Weight
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- 8.8oz - 10.6oz (230)
- 10.6oz - 12.3oz (83)
- 12.3oz and above (11)
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Heel counter stiffness
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Technology
- Gore-Tex (15)
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- Ortholite (28)
- BOA (1)
Traction
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- Moderate (68)
- Low (9)
Deals
- On sale (275)
- Deals (196)
- Outlet (130)
- Under $100 (213)
- Under $50 (36)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (49)
- Moderate (116)
- Stiff (225)
Discount
- 70% and above (1)
- 50% - 69% (67)
- 30% - 49% (190)
- 30% and below (373)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (22)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (39)
- 4 mm and above (21)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (207)
- Normal (101)
- Big (39)
Material
- Mesh (336)
- Knit (65)
- Vegan (53)
- Reflective (142)

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