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ASICS Magic Speed 3

92

Superb

Out of stock in all 48 shops
ASICS Noosa Tri 14

93

Superb

Any colour

$158

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Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Superb

$200

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Nike Alphafly 2

84

Good

$312

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Inov8 Trailtalon
New

90

Superb

$150

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Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 5

83

Good

$150 $130

Save 13%

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Nike React Miler 3

74

Bad

$120 $70

Save 42%

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Saucony Endorphin Trainer
New

72

Bad

$180

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Altra Rivera 2

85

Good

$126

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New

73

Bad

$160

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ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 48 shops
Adidas Adizero Adios 9
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$155

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

Out of stock in all 48 shops
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260 $185

Save 29%

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