Running shoes for forefoot/midfoot strike pattern

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Salomon Ultra Glide

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Salomon Sense Ride 4

88

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6

83

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS GT 1000 10

88

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Diadora Gara Carbon
New

87

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Xero Shoes Speed Force II

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Brooks Ricochet 3

85

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Altra Outroad

81

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 5

83

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 FlyEase

77

Decent

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Salomon Sense Pro 4

87

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga Pro 4

86

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

80

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops

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