Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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Brooks Launch 8

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
KURU Atom 2
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Salomon Phantasm 2

86

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
KURU Triple Max Ion
New

87

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 3
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

86

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga Pro 4

86

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Flythorn Air 2.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+438)
- Heel strike
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (15)
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Breathability
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Toebox durability
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Waterproofing
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Season
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Forefoot stack
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Arch Type
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Heel padding durability
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Energy return
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Weight
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Shock absorption
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Collection
Heel counter stiffness
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Deals
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- Under $100 (207)
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Discount
- 70% and above (8)
- 50% - 69% (56)
- 30% - 49% (169)
- 30% and below (350)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (47)
- Moderate (111)
- Stiff (201)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (14)
- Vibram (16)
- Ortholite (25)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (20)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (33)
- 4 mm and above (18)
Difference in stiffness in cold
- Small (145)
- Normal (84)
- Big (94)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (181)
- Normal (97)
- Big (39)
Traction
- High (92)
- Medium (69)
- Low (9)
Material
- Mesh (311)
- Knit (60)
- Reflective (132)
- Vegan (53)

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