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Running shoes for forefoot/midfoot strike pattern

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ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

86

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Adidas Adistar BYD
New

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Altra Mont Blanc

76

Decent

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Altra Timp 4

77

Decent

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Adidas Solarboost 5

86

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Altra Superior 6

76

Decent

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 5

82

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

83

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ALLSWIFIT Active5K
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops

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