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New Balance 996

88

Good

Any colour
$New Balance 996 - Black/Metallic Silver (M996XB2)$

$220 $131

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Vans Authentic

91

Great

Any colour

$55 $34

Save 38%

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Asics EX89

91

Great

Any colour

$110 $40

Save 64%

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New Balance 580

87

Good

$150 $98

Save 35%

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New Balance 990 v6

86

Good

$200 $82

Save 59%

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Vans Slip-On

92

Great

$55

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Nike Dunk High

90

Good

$130

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Reebok Phase Court

80

Bad

$85 $27

Save 68%

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New Balance 990 v3

91

Great

$185

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Converse Chuck 70 Low Top

92

Great

$85

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New Balance 998

87

Good

$271

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New Balance 991 v1

89

Good

$235

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Nike Air Max 98

89

Good

$170 $90

Save 47%

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Vans SK8-Hi

92

Great

$75

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New Balance 990 v1

94

Superb

$165 $150

Save 9%

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Vans Era

89

Good

$55 $40

Save 27%

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Adidas LA Trainer

94

Superb

Out of stock in all 39 shops

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Take a dive into our collection of classic sneaker reviews. Whether you're looking for classic trainers for summer or winter, made out of leather or canvas, sustainable or very breathable materials - we've got you covered. All the trainers we've reviewed were bought with our own money, wear-tested and lab tested.