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Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
NOBULL Journey

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6

83

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ALLSWIFIT Active5K
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Salomon Supercross 4

76

Decent

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Altra Timp 4

77

Decent

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Jolt 4

79

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

85

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

85

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Salomon Phantasm 2

73

Bad

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Ortuseight Solar 2.0
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Darimati BR-001
New

85

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops

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23 SA - 185 SA

23 SA 185 SA
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3.5 oz 15 oz
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17 mm - 39 mm

17 mm 39 mm
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1.5 mm 5.8 mm
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0% - 82%

0% 82%

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Over time, we've tested several neutral shoes that make for amazing runs for neutral runners. We test these shoes in our lab - finding out the important facts so that you can see how these will fit in our rotation. Our neutral shoe reviews cover shoes that are a match for any type of runner - whether they're beginners or veterans, road or trail runners, or wide or narrow-footed people.