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Competition running shoe reviews

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Under Armour Velociti Elite 2

79

Good

Any colour

$245

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Hoka Carbon X 3

81

Good

$355

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Salomon S/Lab Spectur

82

Good

Any colour

$220

See on Fleet Feet
ASICS S4+ Yogiri

89

Great

$200

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

88

Great

$275 $189

Save 31%

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260 $215

Save 17%

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Altra Escalante Racer

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Diadora Gara Carbon

89

Great

Out of stock in all 40 shops

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