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Saucony Xodus Ultra 2

88

Great

$150 $110

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La Sportiva Prodigio Max
New

86

Good

$185

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Inov8 Trailtalon

90

Superb

Any colour

$150 $99

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Saucony Peregrine 11

88

Great

$120 $84

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New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3

87

Great

$160 $93

Save 42%

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Merrell Agility Peak 6
New

82

Good

$150

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Topo MTN Racer 3

87

Great

$144

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis

92

Superb

$200

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Salomon Thundercross

89

Great

$140 $60

Save 57%

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Merrell Agility Peak 4

86

Good

$130 $121

Save 7%

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Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 6

87

Great

$134

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$236

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ASICS Trail Scout 2

83

Good

$84

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ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Altra Lone Peak 6

89

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Nike Wildhorse 7

87

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Salomon Sense Pro 4

87

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Icebug Järv RB9X
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 44 shops

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