Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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Skechers Aero Tempo
New

77

Decent

Any colour

$165

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ASICS S4+ Yogiri
New

86

Good

Any colour

$200

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Hylo Axis
New

88

Great

$175

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Kailas Fuga EX BOA

88

Great

$188

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Adidas Runfalcon

80

Good

$60 $50

Save 17%

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

$140 $93

Save 34%

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ASICS Gel Excite 9

81

Good

$75 $65

Save 13%

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Nike Revolution 7 EasyOn

80

Good

$70 $56

Save 20%

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Salomon Spectur 2

79

Good

$170 $105

Save 38%

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Nike Renew Ride 2

76

Bad

$100

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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2

89

Great

$125

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Reebok Lite 3

80

Good

$99

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$168

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ASICS Gel Pulse 11

85

Good

$90 $83

Save 8%

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ASICS Gel Pulse 14

80

Good

$100 $87

Save 13%

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ASICS Gel Nimbus 24

88

Great

$324

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$150

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Jordan React Havoc

83

Good

$125

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $160

Save 42%

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$254

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240

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ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

$80

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ASICS Gel Pulse 13

80

Good

$109

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Adidas Adistar 2.0

83

Good

$130 $65

Save 50%

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$127

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HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$275

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Adidas Runfalcon 2.0

80

Good

$60 $52

Save 13%

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

$100 $90

Save 10%

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 44 shops
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 44 shops

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- Competition / race (35)
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Use
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Pronation
- Overpronation (59)
- Neutral pronation (361)
- Supination (362)
- Underpronation (362)
Audience score
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- 80-90 (317)
- 70-80 (44)
- < 70 (2)
61 - 94

61 94
Width / Fit
- Narrow (136)
- Medium (263)
- Wide (21)
89 mm - 100 mm

89 mm 100 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (54)
- Medium (213)
- Wide (52)
67 mm - 80 mm

67 mm 80 mm
Heel to toe drop
- 5 mm - 8 mm (2)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (346)
- > 12 mm (72)
7 mm - 18 mm

7 mm 18 mm
Release date
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Race distance
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- 5K and 10K (19)
- Ultra (14)
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+495)
- Heel strike
Energy return
- High (51)
- Moderate (84)
- Low (105)
39% - 78%

39% 78%
Type
- For heavy runners (59)
- Comfortable (28)
- Lightweight (83)
- Maximalist (238)
- For big guys (58)
- Cushioned (224)
- Super shoe (12)
- Super trainer (28)
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (15)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (167)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (186)
- > 40 mm (52)
26 mm - 51 mm

26 mm 51 mm
Shock absorption
- High (119)
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- Low (21)
92 SA - 174 SA

92 SA 174 SA
Width
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- Narrow (420)
Price
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Features
- Carbon plate (52)
- Rocker (150)
- Orthotic friendly (389)
- Removable insole (389)
- Rock plate (15)
- Sockless wear (51)
- Sustainable (90)
- Slip-On (9)
- Expensive (23)
Arch support
- Stability (59)
- Neutral (361)
Midsole softness
- Soft (235)
- Balanced (100)
- Firm (23)
21 AC - 53 AC

21 AC 53 AC
Breathability
- Breathable (88)
- Moderate (215)
- Warm (61)
Condition
- Flat Feet (59)
- Plantar fasciitis (54)
- Achilles tendonitis (34)
- Shin splints (51)
- Bunions (8)
- Hallux rigidus (10)
- Haglund's deformity (101)
Outsole durability
- Good (198)
- Decent (78)
- Bad (17)
0.1 mm - 7 mm

0.1 mm 7 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (83)
- Decent (159)
- Bad (68)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (30)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (166)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (162)
- > 30 mm (62)
16 mm - 42 mm

16 mm 42 mm
Stiffness
- Flexible (47)
- Moderate (142)
- Stiff (222)
6N - 39N

6N 39N
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (16)
- Water repellent (3)
Weight
- < 5.3 oz (6)
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (77)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (240)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (86)
- > 12.3 oz (11)
6.2 oz - 15 oz

6.2 oz 15 oz
Arch Type
- High arch (361)
- Low arch (59)
Season
- Winter (23)
- Summer (88)
- All seasons (342)
Heel padding durability
- Good (167)
- Decent (84)
- Bad (55)
Trail terrain
- Light (61)
- Moderate (51)
- Technical (16)
Colour
Collection
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (101)
- Moderate (136)
- Stiff (155)
Traction
- High (135)
- Moderate (68)
- Low (9)
0.11 - 0.93

0.11 0.93
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (49)
- Moderate (116)
- Stiff (237)
Deals
- On sale (292)
- Deals (204)
- Outlet (127)
- Under $100 (209)
- Under $50 (42)
Discount
- > 70% (5)
- 50% - 70% (70)
- 30% - 50% (197)
- < 30% (381)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (16)
- Vibram (19)
- Ortholite (29)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (23)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (39)
- > 4 mm (22)
1.7 mm - 5.8 mm

1.7 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (218)
- Normal (101)
- Big (39)
0% - 68%

0% 68%
Material
- Mesh (348)
- Knit (65)
- Vegan (54)
- Reflective (152)
Toebox height
- Low (47)
- Medium (141)
- High (30)
22 mm - 35 mm

22 mm 35 mm

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