Running shoes for heel strike pattern

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ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

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

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

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

89

Great

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

84

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

83

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 3

85

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Salomon Phantasm 2

75

Bad

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 DU

81

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Flythorn Air 2.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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Heel to toe drop
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- 9mm - 12mm (334)
- 13mm and above (70)
Use
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Pronation
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Toebox width
- Narrow (50)
- Medium (205)
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Race distance
- Marathon (30)
- Half marathon (33)
- 5K and 10K (22)
- Ultra (12)
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (+474)
- Heel strike
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (15)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (165)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (180)
- 40 mm or more (46)
Type
- For heavy runners (42)
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Features
- Carbon plate (54)
- Rocker (141)
- Orthotic friendly (374)
- Removable insole (374)
- Rock plate (14)
- Sockless wear (52)
- Sustainable (87)
- Slip-On (9)
- Expensive (26)
Width
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Arch support
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Energy return
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Midsole softness
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Condition
- Flat Feet (56)
- Plantar fasciitis (32)
- Achilles tendonitis (23)
- Shin splints (28)
- Bunions (8)
- Hallux rigidus (8)
Breathability
- Breathable (85)
- Moderate (207)
- Warm (59)
Shock absorption
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Waterproofing
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- Water repellent (2)
Outsole durability
- Good (185)
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Toebox durability
- Good (83)
- Decent (145)
- Bad (69)
Season
- Winter (20)
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- All seasons (331)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (30)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (163)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (156)
- 30 mm or more (57)
Stiffness
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Arch Type
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Heel padding durability
- Good (160)
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Trail terrain
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- Technical (15)
Weight
- 5.3oz and below (8)
- 7.1oz - 8.8oz (75)
- 8.8oz - 10.6oz (229)
- 10.6oz - 12.3oz (83)
- 12.3oz and above (11)
Colour
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (104)
- Moderate (127)
- Stiff (147)
Collection
Technology
- Gore-Tex (15)
- Vibram (18)
- Ortholite (28)
- BOA (1)
Traction
- High (122)
- Moderate (68)
- Low (9)
Deals
- On sale (273)
- Deals (192)
- Outlet (127)
- Under $100 (211)
- Under $50 (34)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (49)
- Moderate (116)
- Stiff (223)
Discount
- 70% and above (2)
- 50% - 69% (64)
- 30% - 49% (184)
- 30% and below (375)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (21)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (39)
- 4 mm and above (21)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (205)
- Normal (101)
- Big (39)
Material
- Mesh (334)
- Knit (65)
- Vegan (52)
- Reflective (141)

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