Breathable running shoe reviews

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Nike Alphafly 2

84

Good

Any colour

$319

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Scarpa Spin Planet

88

Great

Any colour

$169

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$151

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ASICS Gel Contend 8

84

Good

$109

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Adidas Adizero Adios 8

90

Superb

$216

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Nike Revolution 7 EasyOn

80

Good

$70 $56

Save 20%

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ASICS Gel Excite 9

81

Good

$119

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$167

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

$89

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$107

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $214

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Adidas Adistar 2.0

83

Good

$130 $86

Save 34%

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260

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Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Allbirds Tree Dasher

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Xero Shoes Speed Force II

88

Great

Out of stock in all 40 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner
New

83

Good

Out of stock in all 40 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 40 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!