Running shoes for high arches

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

$100 $90

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
New

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

Any colour

$220

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ASICS Superblast

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Topo Ultraventure 3

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Altra Lone Peak 6

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Altra Escalante Racer

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Allbirds Tree Dasher

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Salomon Ultra Glide

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Gel Nimbus 24

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Hoka Tecton X

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Launch 9

86

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Salomon Sense Ride 4

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Topo MTN Racer 3

86

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Adidas Adizero Adios 8

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Adidas Adistar BYD
New

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Diadora Gara Carbon

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops

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-1 mm - 18 mm

-1 mm 18 mm
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86 mm - 104 mm

86 mm 104 mm
Toebox width
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- Medium (298)
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56 mm - 89 mm

56 mm 89 mm
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59 94
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39% - 81%

39% 81%
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23 SA - 185 SA

23 SA 185 SA
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7 mm - 51 mm

7 mm 51 mm
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Arch support
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19 AC - 54 AC

19 AC 54 AC
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0 mm - 17 mm

0 mm 17 mm
Toebox durability
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Stiffness
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3N - 39N

3N 39N
Arch Type
- High arch
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Season
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Heel padding durability
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- > 12.3 oz (7)
3.5 oz - 15 oz

3.5 oz 15 oz
Forefoot stack
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- 25 mm - 30 mm (240)
- > 30 mm (142)
7 mm - 42 mm

7 mm 42 mm
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Heel counter stiffness
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Toebox height
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17 mm - 39 mm

17 mm 39 mm
Deals
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- Outlet (169)
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- Under $50 (57)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (102)
- Moderate (150)
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Traction
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- Moderate (89)
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0.11 - 0.96

0.11 0.96
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (129)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (84)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (30)
- Mud / Soft ground (15)
- Snow / Icy terrain (5)
Discount
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- 50% - 70% (98)
- 30% - 50% (264)
- < 30% (552)
Technology
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- Ortholite (46)
- BOA (1)
Material
- Mesh (522)
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- Reflective (218)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (29)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (88)
- > 4 mm (46)
1.5 mm - 5.8 mm

1.5 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (333)
- Normal (164)
- Big (55)
0% - 82%

0% 82%

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