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Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

89

Great

Any colour

$250 $166

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Under Armour Velociti Elite 2

79

Good

Any colour

$245

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

$85

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Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

$100 $90

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$105

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Skechers Aero Tempo
New

78

Decent

$165

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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2

89

Great

$130 $123

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Adidas Questar

82

Good

$156

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Nike Revolution 7 EasyOn

80

Good

$70 $49

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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 $215

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 38 shops
Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 38 shops
ASICS Magic Speed

89

Great

Out of stock in all 38 shops
Altra Escalante Racer

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 38 shops
New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer

87

Great

Out of stock in all 38 shops
Allbirds Tree Dasher

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 38 shops
Salomon Ultra Glide

89

Great

Out of stock in all 38 shops
ASICS GT 1000 12

84

Good

Out of stock in all 38 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 38 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

86

Great

Out of stock in all 38 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

85

Good

Out of stock in all 38 shops

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56 mm 89 mm
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4.5 oz 12.6 oz
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0.18 - 0.84

0.18 0.84
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2.3 mm 4.5 mm
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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!