Running shoes for forefoot/midfoot strike pattern

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Adidas Adizero Adios 8

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Diadora Gara Carbon

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
NOBULL Journey

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6

83

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS GT 1000 10

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
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
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
ASICS Jolt 4

79

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

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