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ASICS Trabuco 14
New

81

Good

Any color

$145

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KIPRUN Kipsummit Max
New

86

Great

Any color

$150

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Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

Any color

$220

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Topo Ultraventure 3

88

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Altra Lone Peak 6

89

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Salomon Ultra Glide

89

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Hoka Tecton X

89

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Salomon Sense Ride 4

88

Great

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Salomon Supercross 4

76

Bad

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Altra Timp 4

77

Decent

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

83

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

84

Good

Out of stock in all 37 shops

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