Breathable running shoe reviews

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$204

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ASICS Gel Contend 8

84

Good

Any colour

$70

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Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

89

Great

Any colour

$250 $179

Save 28%

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Under Armour Velociti Elite 2

80

Good

$245

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Nike Alphafly 2

85

Good

$319

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ASICS Gel Excite 9

81

Good

$75

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Scarpa Spin Planet

88

Great

$169

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$162

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Nike Revolution 7 EasyOn

80

Good

$105

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

$81

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$109

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Adidas Adistar 2.0

83

Good

$130 $62

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $250

Save 9%

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260

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Allbirds Tree Dasher

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Xero Shoes Speed Force II

88

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner
New

83

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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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!