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New Balance 992

92

Great

Any color

$230 $140

Save 39%

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Nike SB Nyjah Free 2

92

Great

Any color

$92

See on Amazon
New Balance 990 v3

91

Great

Any color

$185

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New Balance XC72

92

Great

$120 $42

Save 65%

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Vans Half Cab

86

Decent

$70 $40

Save 43%

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New Balance 991 v2

85

Decent

$250 $95

Save 62%

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VEJA Volley

87

Good

$144

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Vans Old Skool Pro

92

Great

$75 $51

Save 32%

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Nike Air Max 200

89

Good

$120 $70

Save 42%

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New Balance 993

92

Great

$216

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Nike Air Trainer 3

88

Good

$259

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Adidas Campus 2

82

Bad

$149

See on eBay
Adidas LA Trainer

94

Superb

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Nike Cortez 23 Premium Leather

94

Superb

Out of stock in all 44 shops

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Heel stack
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16 mm - 51 mm

16 mm 51 mm
Width / Fit
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85 mm - 97 mm

85 mm 97 mm
Toebox width
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63 mm - 76 mm

63 mm 76 mm
Features
- Comfortable (21)
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Breathability
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Style
Heel to toe drop
- < 8 mm (11)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (38)
- 12 mm - 16 mm (15)
- 16 mm - 20 mm (2)
- > 20 mm (1)
3 mm - 23 mm

3 mm 23 mm
Season
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Condition
- Flat feet (12)
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Collection
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- New Balance 990 (3)
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- New Balance 574 (1)
- Nike Air (8)
- Nike Air Pegasus (1)
- Air Jordan (2)
- New Balance Made In Uk (1)
Audience score
- > 90 (51)
- 80-90 (23)
82 - 97

82 97
Midsole softness
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35 AC - 81 AC

35 AC 81 AC
Color
Shock absorption
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42 SA - 123 SA

42 SA 123 SA
Outsole durability
- Good (37)
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0.3 mm - 1.95 mm

0.3 mm 1.95 mm
Material
- Leather (35)
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Toebox durability
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Stiffness
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- Stiff (28)
4N - 28N

4N 28N
Inspired from
- Running (40)
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- Training (1)
- Skate (5)
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- Soccer (3)
Heel padding durability
- Good (10)
- Decent (36)
- Bad (21)
Heel counter stiffness
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Forefoot stack
- 10 mm - 15 mm (16)
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- 20 mm - 25 mm (30)
- > 25 mm (9)
10 mm - 30 mm

10 mm 30 mm
Release date
- 2025 (13)
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- 2021 or older (7)
- Hide low stock (67)
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Top
- Low top (64)
- Mid top (4)
- High top (6)
Energy return
- High (10)
- Moderate (23)
- Low (11)
39% - 64%

39% 64%
Designed by
- Bill Bowerman (1)
- Bruce Kilgore (2)
- Shigeyuki Mitsui (1)
- Peter Moore (4)
- Toshikazu Kayano (1)
- Steven Smith (1)
- JW Anderson (1)
Closure
- Laces (74)
- Velcro (3)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (13)
- Moderate (41)
- Stiff (13)
Traction
- High (20)
- Moderate (22)
- Low (1)
0.23 - 0.73

0.23 0.73
Technology
- OrthoLite (3)
Discount
- > 70% (3)
- 50% - 70% (31)
- 30% - 50% (54)
- < 30% (72)
Deals
- On sale (64)
- Deals (58)
- Outlet (52)
- Under $100 (62)
- Under $50 (29)
Weight
- < 10.6 oz (2)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (18)
- 12.3 oz - 14.1 oz (20)
- 14.1 oz - 15.9 oz (15)
- > 15.9 oz (12)
10.1 oz - 20.5 oz

10.1 oz 20.5 oz
Toebox height
- Low (7)
- Medium (31)
- High (20)
20 mm - 35 mm

20 mm 35 mm

If you are looking for a quirky low-top from the 80s or a Y2K-themed platform kick, or simply anything old-school, you are in the right place. We have reviewed a diverse collection of retro sneakers, including vintage skating kicks, the most talked-about re-releases, and some revamped legendary silhouettes. The best part is that we don't discriminate. Our in-depth and detailed lab reviews are tailored for both OGs and the new generation of sneakerheads.

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