Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Novablast 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2

89

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Hoka Carbon X 3

81

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Adidas Fluidflow 2.0

80

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Merrell Antora 3

82

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Brooks Launch GTS 10

84

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Brooks Anthem 4

81

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
NOBULL Journey

87

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

86

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Salomon Supercross 4

76

Decent

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Adidas Solarboost 5

86

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 5

82

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 3

88

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Salomon Phantasm 2

73

Bad

Out of stock in all 37 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

85

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

84

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
ALLSWIFIT Active5K
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Darimati BR-001
New

85

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops

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Use
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Pronation
- Overpronation (59)
- Neutral pronation (355)
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- Underpronation (356)
Heel to toe drop
- 5 mm - 8 mm (2)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (342)
- > 12 mm (70)
7 mm - 18 mm

7 mm 18 mm
Width / Fit
- Narrow (121)
- Medium (266)
- Wide (25)
86 mm - 104 mm

86 mm 104 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (57)
- Medium (223)
- Wide (53)
64 mm - 86 mm

64 mm 86 mm
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59 - 94

59 94
Race distance
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- 5K and 10K (20)
- Ultra (16)
Energy return
- High (57)
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- Low (111)
39% - 78%

39% 78%
Shock absorption
- High (132)
- Moderate (106)
- Low (21)
92 SA - 174 SA

92 SA 174 SA
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+490)
- Heel strike
Type
- For heavy runners (66)
- Lightweight (82)
- For big guys (65)
- Comfortable (32)
- Maximalist (240)
- Cushioned (240)
- Super shoe (13)
- Super trainer (30)
- Durable (49)
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (14)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (160)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (184)
- > 40 mm (56)
26 mm - 51 mm

26 mm 51 mm
Width
- Wide (414)
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Price
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Breathability
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- Warm (67)
Features
- Carbon plate (51)
- Rocker (148)
- Orthotic friendly (388)
- Removable insole (388)
- Rock plate (15)
- Sockless wear (50)
- Sustainable (88)
- Slip-On (9)
Arch support
- Stability (59)
- Neutral (355)
Midsole softness
- Soft (30)
- Balanced (97)
- Firm (24)
21 AC - 53 AC

21 AC 53 AC
Condition
- Flat feet (59)
- Plantar fasciitis (60)
- Knee pain (1)
- Achilles tendonitis (36)
- Shin splints (56)
- Bunions (8)
- Hallux rigidus (10)
- Haglund's deformity (102)
Outsole durability
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- Bad (18)
0.1 mm - 7 mm

0.1 mm 7 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (84)
- Decent (167)
- Bad (73)
Stiffness
- Flexible (47)
- Moderate (133)
- Stiff (78)
6N - 39N

6N 39N
Arch Type
- High arch (355)
- Low arch (59)
Season
- Winter (24)
- Summer (86)
- All seasons (352)
Heel padding durability
- Good (178)
- Decent (87)
- Bad (56)
Waterproofing
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- Water repellent (3)
Weight
- < 5.3 oz (6)
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (76)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (237)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (84)
- > 12.3 oz (11)
6.2 oz - 15 oz

6.2 oz 15 oz
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (28)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (160)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (159)
- > 30 mm (67)
16 mm - 42 mm

16 mm 42 mm
Color
Collection
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (102)
- Moderate (136)
- Stiff (155)
Toebox height
- Low (49)
- Medium (155)
- High (30)
22 mm - 35 mm

22 mm 35 mm
Deals
- On sale (234)
- Deals (156)
- Outlet (93)
- Under $100 (176)
- Under $50 (30)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (47)
- Moderate (110)
- Stiff (238)
Traction
- High (151)
- Moderate (68)
- Low (9)
0.11 - 0.96

0.11 0.96
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (66)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (37)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (14)
- Mud (7)
- Snow / Icy terrain (3)
Discount
- > 70% (2)
- 50% - 70% (60)
- 30% - 50% (149)
- < 30% (345)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (16)
- Vibram (15)
- Ortholite (29)
- BOA (1)
Material
- Mesh (343)
- Knit (65)
- Vegan (50)
- Reflective (164)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (20)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (39)
- > 4 mm (21)
1.8 mm - 5.8 mm

1.8 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (230)
- Normal (103)
- Big (38)
0% - 60%

0% 60%

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