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Competition running shoe reviews

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Adidas Adizero Adios 9

92

Superb

Any colour

$171

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

Any colour

$275 $250

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

Any colour

$260

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Hoka Carbon X 3

82

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Diadora Gara Carbon
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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