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Cushioned running shoe reviews

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  1. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    90
    Superb
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    Any colour
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB - Bluewash/Green Gecko/Cobalt (134)
    $250 $176
    Save 30%
    See on eBay
  2. ASICS Magic Speed 3
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 3
    Any colour
    ASICS Magic Speed 3 - Black and White (1011B703001)
    $160 $122
    Save 24%
    See on KICKS CREW
  3. KURU Triple Max Ion
    87
    Great
    KURU Triple Max Ion
    Any colour
    KURU Triple Max Ion - Blue/Black (105903)
    KURU Triple Max Ion - White (105901)
    KURU Triple Max Ion - Black (105902)
    $189
    See on KURU Footwear
  4. Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    78
    Decent
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    $250 $175
    Save 30%
    See on Backcountry
  5. Hoka Carbon X 3
    82
    Good
    Hoka Carbon X 3
    $355
    See on Amazon
  6. Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    82
    Good
    Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    $220
    See on Fleet Feet
  7. Kailas Fuga EX 3
    86
    Good
    Kailas Fuga EX 3
    $174
    See on Amazon
  8. ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    86
    Good
    ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    $200
    See on Running Warehouse
  9. Skechers Aero Tempo
    New
    77
    Decent
    Skechers Aero Tempo
    $165
    See on Running Warehouse
  10. Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4
    77
    Decent
    Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4
    $220
    See on REI
  11. Salomon Spectur 2
    79
    Good
    Salomon Spectur 2
    $170 $105
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  12. Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    $140 $93
    Save 34%
    See on eBay
  13. New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    70
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    $110 $90
    Save 18%
    See on eBay
  14. HOKA Cielo X1 2.0
    89
    Great
    HOKA Cielo X1 2.0
    $275 $189
    Save 31%
    See on Amazon
  15. Salomon S/Lab Ultra
    82
    Good
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra
    $240
    See on eBay
  16. PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2
    79
    Good
    PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2
    $260 $140
    Save 46%
    See on Amazon
  17. Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    $135
    See on Zappos
  18. ASICS Trabuco 14
    New
    85
    Good
    ASICS Trabuco 14
    $145
    See on REI
  19. Icebug Järv RB9X
    89
    Great
    Icebug Järv RB9X
    $180 $154
    Save 14%
    See on Backcountry
  20. Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0
    84
    Good
    Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0
    $100 $90
    Save 10%
    See on Amazon
  21. ASICS Novablast 3
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Novablast 3

    Out of stock in all 42 shops

  22. Saucony Endorphin Elite
    90
    Superb
    Saucony Endorphin Elite

    Out of stock in all 42 shops

  23. Diadora Gara Carbon
    87
    Great
    Diadora Gara Carbon

    Out of stock in all 42 shops

  24. ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
    82
    Good
    ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

    Out of stock in all 42 shops

  25. Adidas Adistar BYD
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    Adidas Adistar BYD

    Out of stock in all 42 shops

  26. TYR Maverick V1 Runner
    83
    Good
    TYR Maverick V1 Runner

    Out of stock in all 42 shops

  27. Kailas Fuga EX Pro
    81
    Good
    Kailas Fuga EX Pro

    Out of stock in all 42 shops

  28. Darimati BR-001
    New
    90
    Superb
    Darimati BR-001

    Out of stock in all 42 shops

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