Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Salomon Ultra Glide

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Brooks Glycerin 19

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Novablast 2

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Brooks Anthem 4

81

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 5

83

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 FlyEase

77

Decent

Out of stock in all 43 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

83

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga Pro 4

86

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Salomon Phantasm 2

74

Bad

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

81

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Flythorn Air 2.0

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops

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Terrain
- Road (337)
- Trail (84)
Pace
- Daily running / easy (279)
- Tempo / speed (77)
- Competition / race (35)
Brand
Use
- Long distance (157)
- Jogging (279)
- All-day wear (88)
- Walking (233)
- For beginners (77)
- Treadmill (166)
- Off-trail (22)
- Hiking (38)
- Triathlon (27)
- Mud (22)
Pronation
- Overpronation (59)
- Neutral pronation (362)
- Supination (363)
- Underpronation (363)
Audience score
- > 90 (58)
- 80-90 (317)
- 70-80 (44)
- < 70 (2)
61 - 94

61 94
Width / Fit
- Narrow (134)
- Medium (263)
- Wide (21)
86 mm - 104 mm

86 mm 104 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (54)
- Medium (214)
- Wide (52)
64 mm - 86 mm

64 mm 86 mm
Heel to toe drop
- 5 mm - 8 mm (2)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (347)
- > 12 mm (72)
7 mm - 18 mm

7 mm 18 mm
Release date
- 2025 (94)
- 2024 (118)
- 2023 (85)
- 2022 (45)
- 2021 or older (59)
- New (25)
- Hide low stock (312)
- Hide previous models (225)
Race distance
- Marathon (28)
- Half marathon (32)
- 5K and 10K (19)
- Ultra (14)
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+499)
- Heel strike
Energy return
- High (52)
- Moderate (84)
- Low (105)
39% - 78%

39% 78%
Type
- For heavy runners (59)
- Comfortable (29)
- Lightweight (84)
- Maximalist (239)
- For big guys (58)
- Cushioned (225)
- Super shoe (12)
- Super trainer (29)
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (15)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (167)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (186)
- > 40 mm (53)
26 mm - 51 mm

26 mm 51 mm
Shock absorption
- High (120)
- Moderate (103)
- Low (21)
92 SA - 174 SA

92 SA 174 SA
Width
- Wide (421)
- X-Wide (421)
- Normal
- Narrow (421)
Price
- < $100 (206)
- $100 - $120 (218)
- $120 - $150 (254)
- $150 - $170 (208)
- > $170 (232)
- Cheap (76)
- Expensive (60)
Features
- Carbon plate (52)
- Rocker (151)
- Orthotic friendly (390)
- Removable insole (390)
- Rock plate (15)
- Sockless wear (51)
- Sustainable (90)
- Slip-On (9)
- Expensive (23)
Arch support
- Stability (59)
- Neutral (362)
Midsole softness
- Soft (26)
- Balanced (87)
- Firm (23)
21 AC - 53 AC

21 AC 53 AC
Breathability
- Breathable (88)
- Moderate (215)
- Warm (62)
Condition
- Flat Feet (59)
- Plantar fasciitis (54)
- Achilles tendonitis (34)
- Shin splints (51)
- Bunions (8)
- Hallux rigidus (10)
- Haglund's deformity (101)
Outsole durability
- Good (199)
- Decent (78)
- Bad (17)
0.1 mm - 7 mm

0.1 mm 7 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (83)
- Decent (160)
- Bad (68)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (30)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (166)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (162)
- > 30 mm (63)
16 mm - 42 mm

16 mm 42 mm
Stiffness
- Flexible (46)
- Moderate (124)
- Stiff (73)
6N - 39N

6N 39N
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (16)
- Water repellent (3)
Weight
- < 5.3 oz (6)
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (78)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (240)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (86)
- > 12.3 oz (11)
6.2 oz - 15 oz

6.2 oz 15 oz
Arch Type
- High arch (362)
- Low arch (59)
Season
- Winter (23)
- Summer (88)
- All seasons (343)
Heel padding durability
- Good (168)
- Decent (84)
- Bad (55)
Trail terrain
- Light (61)
- Moderate (51)
- Technical (16)
Color
Collection
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (101)
- Moderate (136)
- Stiff (156)
Traction
- High (136)
- Moderate (68)
- Low (9)
0.11 - 0.96

0.11 0.96
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (49)
- Moderate (116)
- Stiff (238)
Deals
- On sale (292)
- Deals (205)
- Outlet (133)
- Under $100 (222)
- Under $50 (40)
Discount
- > 70% (7)
- 50% - 70% (70)
- 30% - 50% (195)
- < 30% (381)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (16)
- Vibram (19)
- Ortholite (29)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (23)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (39)
- > 4 mm (22)
1.7 mm - 5.8 mm

1.7 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (219)
- Normal (101)
- Big (39)
0% - 68%

0% 68%
Material
- Mesh (349)
- Knit (65)
- Vegan (54)
- Reflective (153)
Toebox height
- Low (47)
- Medium (142)
- High (30)
22 mm - 35 mm

22 mm 35 mm

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