Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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Mizuno Wave Rider 25

90

Superb

Any colour

$160

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Salomon S/Lab Spectur
New

80

Good

Any colour

$220

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Brooks Divide 3

90

Superb

Any colour

$100

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Nike Quest 4

83

Good

$81

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ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

$140

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Brooks Launch GTS 10

84

Good

$130

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On Cloud Waterproof

89

Great

$180

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Nike Downshifter 11

83

Good

$70

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ASICS Gel Contend 8

84

Good

$109

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ASICS Gel Contend 7

84

Good

$99

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite

82

Good

$86

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Reebok Lite 3

80

Good

$65 $56

Save 14%

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 23

89

Great

$120

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Salomon Spectur 2
New

80

Good

$170 $105

Save 38%

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Adidas Runfalcon

80

Good

$60 $51

Save 15%

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX

73

Bad

$155

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ASICS Gel Excite 9

81

Good

$119

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ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

$142

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 FlyEase

77

Decent

$120 $100

Save 17%

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ASICS Dynablast 3

83

Good

$142

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Brooks Anthem 4

81

Good

$130

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Nike Revolution 7 EasyOn

80

Good

$100

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$162

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

$89

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ASICS Gel Pulse 11

85

Good

$88

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$150

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Nike React Miler 3

74

Bad

$120

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ASICS Gel Pulse 14

80

Good

$180

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Jordan React Havoc

83

Good

$125

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$190

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Pace
- Daily running / easy (257)
- Tempo / speed (67)
- Competition / race (38)
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Heel to toe drop
- 5mm - 8mm (2)
- 9mm - 12mm (323)
- 13mm and above (69)
Use
- Long distance (136)
- Jogging (257)
- All-day wear (73)
- Walking (218)
- For beginners (70)
- Treadmill (156)
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Pronation
- Overpronation (53)
- Neutral pronation (340)
- Supination (341)
- Underpronation (341)
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- 90 and above (63)
- 80-89 (238)
- 70-79 (31)
- 60-69 (1)
Width / Fit
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- Wide (21)
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- 2022 (45)
- 2021 or older (57)
- New (38)
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- Hide previous models (215)
Race distance
- Marathon (29)
- Half marathon (32)
- 5K and 10K (22)
- Ultra (12)
Toebox width
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- Medium (197)
- Wide (50)
Features
- Carbon plate (53)
- Rocker (136)
- Orthotic friendly (362)
- Removable insole (362)
- Rock plate (14)
- Sockless wear (52)
- Sustainable (87)
- Slip-On (9)
- Expensive (26)
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+461)
- Heel strike
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (15)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (163)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (171)
- 40 mm or more (45)
Type
- For heavy runners (39)
- Lightweight (78)
- For big guys (38)
- Maximalist (216)
- Comfortable (74)
- Cushioned (201)
- Supershoe (16)
- Supertrainer (23)
Price
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- $150 - $170 (225)
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- Cheap (71)
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Width
- Wide (394)
- X-Wide (394)
- Normal
- Narrow (394)
Arch support
- Stability (53)
- Neutral (340)
Condition
- Flat Feet (54)
- Plantar fasciitis (27)
- Shin splints (24)
- Achilles tendonitis (19)
- Hallux rigidus (7)
- Bunions (8)
Midsole softness
- Soft (148)
- Balanced (157)
- Firm (28)
Breathability
- Breathable (82)
- Moderate (202)
- Warm (55)
Outsole durability
- Good (178)
- Decent (73)
- Bad (18)
Toebox durability
- Good (81)
- Decent (137)
- Bad (67)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (15)
- Water repellent (2)
Season
- Winter (20)
- Summer (82)
- All seasons (319)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (30)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (159)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (149)
- 30 mm or more (56)
Arch Type
- High arch (340)
- Low arch (53)
Stiffness
- Flexible (14)
- Moderate (159)
- Stiff (210)
Heel padding durability
- Good (154)
- Decent (75)
- Bad (53)
Energy return
- High (48)
- Moderate (73)
- Low (95)
Trail terrain
- Light (58)
- Moderate (49)
- Technical (15)
Weight
- 5.3oz and below (8)
- 7.1oz - 8.8oz (70)
- 8.8oz - 10.6oz (222)
- 10.6oz - 12.3oz (83)
- 12.3oz and above (11)
Colour
Shock absorption
- High (109)
- Moderate (90)
- Low (20)
Collection
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (103)
- Moderate (124)
- Stiff (139)
Deals
- On sale (261)
- Deals (186)
- Outlet (128)
- Under $100 (208)
- Under $50 (36)
Discount
- 70% and above (1)
- 50% - 69% (64)
- 30% - 49% (176)
- 30% and below (362)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (47)
- Moderate (113)
- Stiff (216)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (15)
- Vibram (18)
- Ortholite (26)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (21)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (38)
- 4 mm and above (21)
Traction
- High (112)
- Moderate (67)
- Low (9)
Material
- Mesh (323)
- Knit (65)
- Reflective (137)
- Vegan (52)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (194)
- Normal (100)
- Big (39)

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