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ASICS Gel Pulse 11

85

Good

Any colour

$89

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Decent

Any colour

$78

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Nike Juniper Trail

79

Decent

Any colour

$130

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$277

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$96

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Adidas Solarboost 5

87

Great

$165

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ASICS GT 1000 9

88

Great

$150

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Adidas Adistar 2.0

85

Good

$130 $105

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New Balance Shando

76

Bad

$98

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Allbirds Tree Dasher

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Salomon Sense Ride 4

88

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops

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