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ASICS Gel Kayano 30

87

Great

$179

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ASICS GT 2000 11

89

Great

Any color

$140 $129

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Altra Provision 7

83

Good

Any color

$140

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Brooks Beast GTS 23

85

Good

$160 $150

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Altra Provision 6

86

Good

$140

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On Cloudflyer

89

Great

$160

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New Balance Fresh Foam 860 v12

87

Great

$130 $110

Save 15%

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

70

Bad

$170 $134

Save 21%

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Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
New

87

Great

$160 $70

Save 56%

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ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2

87

Great

$160 $120

Save 25%

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Adidas Solarboost 5

87

Great

$120 $100

Save 17%

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Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX

87

Great

$170

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Hoka Arahi 6

87

Great

$170

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ASICS GT 1000 11

85

Good

$109

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Hoka Gaviota 4

86

Good

$300

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Brooks Launch GTS 10

84

Good

$130

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ASICS GT 2000 10

89

Great

$299

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Hylo Axis
New

88

Great

$175

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Hoka Arahi 5

89

Great

$130

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$150

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ASICS GT 1000 9

88

Great

$150

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Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS GT 1000 10

88

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops

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42% 72%
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26 mm 41 mm
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92 SA 151 SA
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26 AC 45 AC
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0.3 mm 6.5 mm
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18 mm 35 mm
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7N 22N
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7.8 oz - 13.4 oz

7.8 oz 13.4 oz
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0.28 - 0.84

0.28 0.84
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2.8 mm - 2.9 mm

2.8 mm 2.9 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
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1% - 77%

1% 77%
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23 mm - 35 mm

23 mm 35 mm

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If stability is what you seek, this page of stability running shoes is for you. Whether you need something for easy sessions or race days, a pair that's high-drop or low-drop, or a firm or plush-cushioned shoe, we've reviewed several shoes that will suit you. We test each shoe in our lab and on our feet to give you the full picture - leaving no question marks left unanswered.