Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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Brooks Glycerin 19

89

Great

$189

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Brooks Launch GTS 10

84

Good

$125

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Mizuno Wave Rider 25

90

Great

Any colour

$160

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Nike Renew Ride 3

75

Bad

$78

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Merrell Fly Strike

79

Decent

$90 $55

Save 39%

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

70

Bad

$170

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On Cloudflow 3.0

87

Great

$170

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Merrell Nova 2

85

Good

$110 $96

Save 13%

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ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

$86

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ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

$140

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Nike Downshifter 11

83

Good

$74

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 23

89

Great

$120

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite

82

Good

$86

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 FlyEase

77

Decent

$120 $100

Save 17%

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Brooks Anthem 4

81

Good

$110

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NOBULL Allday Ripstop

61

Bad

$149

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Nike Revolution 7 EasyOn

80

Good

$100

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Adidas Runfalcon 2.0

80

Good

$60 $55

Save 8%

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Jordan React Havoc

83

Good

$130 $121

Save 7%

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Nike Renew Ride 2

76

Bad

$87

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$150

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ASICS Gel Pulse 14

80

Good

$180

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ASICS Gel Pulse 11

85

Good

$89

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$186

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Decent

$74

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$105

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Reebok Lite 3

80

Good

$99

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Adidas Solarboost 5

87

Great

$163

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$97

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Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Great

$197

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- Daily running / easy (258)
- Tempo / speed (66)
- Competition / race (35)
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Heel to toe drop
- 1mm - 4mm (1)
- 5mm - 8mm (8)
- 9mm - 12mm (308)
- 13mm and above (68)
Use
- Long distance (244)
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- For beginners (133)
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Pronation
- Overpronation (54)
- Neutral pronation (330)
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- Underpronation (332)
Audience score
- 90 and above (63)
- 80-89 (238)
- 70-79 (26)
- 60-69 (1)
Width / Fit
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- Medium (233)
- Wide (20)
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- 2024 (123)
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- 2021 or older (57)
- New (31)
- Hide low stock (306)
- Hide previous models (218)
Race distance
- Marathon (46)
- Half marathon (49)
- 5K and 10K (36)
- Ultra (23)
Toebox width
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- Medium (191)
- Wide (49)
Features
- Cushioned (370)
- Carbon plate (49)
- Rocker (129)
- Orthotic friendly (354)
- Removable insole (354)
- Rock plate (15)
- Sockless wear (52)
- Sustainable (85)
- Slip-On (9)
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+445)
- Heel strike
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (15)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (167)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (161)
- 40 mm or more (42)
Type
- For heavy runners (23)
- Lightweight (76)
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- Maximalist (203)
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- Low drop (1)
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Width
- Wide (385)
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Arch support
- Stability (54)
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Condition
- Flat Feet (55)
- Plantar fasciitis (39)
- Knee pain (1)
- Shin splints (96)
- Achilles tendonitis (15)
- Hallux rigidus (8)
- Bunions (8)
Midsole softness
- Soft (142)
- Balanced (154)
- Firm (28)
Breathability
- Breathable (82)
- Moderate (196)
- Warm (52)
Outsole durability
- Good (172)
- Decent (72)
- Bad (16)
Toebox durability
- Good (81)
- Decent (128)
- Bad (67)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (14)
- Water repellent (2)
Season
- Winter (20)
- Summer (82)
- All seasons (310)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (30)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (159)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (143)
- 30 mm or more (53)
Arch Type
- High arch (330)
- Low arch (54)
Stiffness
- Flexible (219)
- Moderate (118)
- Stiff (37)
Heel padding durability
- Good (149)
- Decent (71)
- Bad (53)
Energy return
- High (46)
- Medium (69)
- Low (92)
Trail terrain
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Weight
- 5.3oz and below (7)
- 7.1oz - 8.8oz (69)
- 8.8oz - 10.6oz (217)
- 10.6oz - 12.3oz (81)
- 12.3oz and above (11)
Colour
Shock absorption
- High (101)
- Medium (88)
- Low (21)
Collection
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (98)
- Moderate (125)
- Stiff (134)
Deals
- On sale (251)
- Deals (175)
- Outlet (121)
- Under $100 (201)
- Under $50 (40)
Discount
- 70% and above (7)
- 50% - 69% (56)
- 30% - 49% (169)
- 30% and below (358)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (47)
- Moderate (113)
- Stiff (207)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (14)
- Vibram (16)
- Ortholite (25)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (21)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (34)
- 4 mm and above (19)
Difference in stiffness in cold
- Small (145)
- Normal (84)
- Big (94)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (187)
- Normal (99)
- Big (39)
Traction
- High (100)
- Medium (69)
- Low (9)
Material
- Mesh (317)
- Knit (62)
- Reflective (135)
- Vegan (53)

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