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New Balance 530

90

Great

Any color

$100 $60

Save 40%

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New Balance 574

90

Great

Any color

$90 $60

Save 33%

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Nike Zoom Vomero 5

96

Superb

Any color

$160 $85

Save 47%

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New Balance 2002R

89

Good

$145 $80

Save 45%

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Nike V2K Run

91

Great

$120 $80

Save 33%

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ASICS Gel 1130

95

Superb

$100 $90

Save 10%

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New Balance 1906R

93

Great

$150 $100

Save 33%

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New Balance 997H

90

Great

$90 $47

Save 48%

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New Balance 990 v4

93

Great

$185 $140

Save 24%

See on Stadium Goods
New Balance 990 v6

86

Decent

$200 $126

Save 37%

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New Balance 990 v3

91

Great

$149

See on Stadium Goods
New Balance 991 v1

89

Good

$220 $168

Save 24%

See on Stadium Goods

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Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 19 mm (1)
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- 25 mm and above (3)
Midsole softness
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Heel counter stiffness
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Weight
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- 12.3oz - 14.1oz (6)
- 14.1oz - 15.9oz (3)

Whether you are a certified "dad" or not, our collection of dad shoe reviews is suitable for you. We tested and reviewed chunky-soled joints, leather-and-suede bad boys, as well as some resurrected classics from the 80s. Click on each sneaker to know more.

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