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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

70

Bad

Any color

$180

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Mizuno Wave Rider 25

90

Superb

Any color

$135 $105

Save 22%

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Merrell Fly Strike

79

Good

Any color

$90 $48

Save 47%

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$150

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ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Allbirds Tree Dasher

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Hoka Tecton X 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

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

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6

83

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

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

84

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Icebug Järv RB9X
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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As the world becomes more and more eco-conscious, we’ve reviewed several running shoes that were made with sustainable materials and methods. Our sustainable running shoe reviews include road and trail shoes, daily and race day pairs, as well as lightweight and heavy footwear. We tested each shoe thoroughly to help you find a pair that satisfies both your running preferences and your values - leaving no need to compromise.