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New Balance 996

88

Good

Any color
$New Balance 996 - Black/Metallic Silver (M996XB2)$

$220 $126

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Jordan Legacy 312 Low

91

Great

Any color

$130 $79

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Vans Authentic

91

Great

Any color

$55 $34

Save 38%

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Nike Blazer Mid 77

89

Good

$105 $90

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New Balance 580

87

Good

$150 $95

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Converse Chuck 70 High Top

92

Great

$90 $50

Save 44%

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Vans Slip-On

92

Great

$55

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Converse Chuck 70 Low Top

92

Great

$85

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Reebok Phase Court

80

Bad

$85 $32

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New Balance 998

87

Good

$227

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Nike Air Max 98

89

Good

$170 $65

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New Balance 990 v3

91

Great

$302

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Vans SK8-Hi

92

Great

$75

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New Balance 991 v1

89

Good

$235

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Vans Era

89

Good

$55 $40

Save 27%

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New Balance 990 v1

94

Superb

$165 $150

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Adidas LA Trainer

94

Superb

Out of stock in all 40 shops

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