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ASICS Metaspeed Ray
New

83

Good

Any colour

$300

See on Fleet Feet
ASICS Metaspeed Edge

90

Great

$250

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New Balance FuelCell RC Elite v2

89

Great

$230

See on Fleet Feet
Hoka Cielo X1

88

Great

$275

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Nike Alphafly 2

84

Good

$275 $140

Save 49%

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PUMA Deviate Nitro

91

Superb

$160 $110

Save 31%

See on KICKS CREW
ASICS Magic Speed 3

91

Superb

$160 $138

Save 14%

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$150 $140

Save 7%

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

85

Good

$260 $185

Save 29%

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275

See on Hoka
Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops

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Difference in midsole softness in cold
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Traction
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Material
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- Vegan (5)

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