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ASICS Gel Contend 8

85

Good

$70 $44

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Adidas Questar

82

Good

Any colour

$78

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Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

89

Great

$250 $166

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ASICS Gel Excite 9

81

Good

$105

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Xero Shoes Speed Force II

89

Great

$110

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Skechers Aero Tempo

78

Decent

$165

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$176

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$105

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Nike Revolution 7 EasyOn

80

Good

$100

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

88

Great

$275 $189

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Adidas Adistar 2.0

84

Good

$130 $65

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260 $180

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Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Altra Escalante Racer

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Allbirds Tree Dasher

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Adidas Adizero Adios 8

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
NOBULL Journey

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

86

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

85

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Ortuseight Solar 2.0
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops

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103 SA - 162 SA

103 SA 162 SA
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4.5 oz 12.6 oz
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22 mm 35 mm
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0.18 - 0.84

0.18 0.84
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2.3 mm - 4.5 mm

2.3 mm 4.5 mm
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0% - 77%

0% 77%

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If you love (or simply have no choice) to run under the smouldering heat of the sun, we've reviewed LOADS of breathable shoes that will keep your feet fresh and fly. Our reviews combine the practical knowledge we gain from our running sessions with the results of our lab tests that quantify how effectively each feature works. Our selection of breathable shoe reviews includes shoes that will work for narrow and wide feet, overpronators and supinators, as well as lovers of flexible and stiff soles. Say goodbye to sweaty feet!