Summer sneaker reviews

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Nike Zoom Vomero 5

96

Superb

Any colour

$160 $69

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Nike P-6000

90

Good

Any colour

$100 $79

Save 21%

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New Balance 1000
New

92

Great

Any colour

$150 $125

Save 17%

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Nike Air Max DN

89

Good

$160 $97

Save 39%

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ASICS Gel Kayano 14
New

93

Great

$160 $122

Save 24%

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ASICS Gel NYC
New

95

Superb

$130 $108

Save 17%

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Nike Court Vision Low

88

Good

$80 $44

Save 45%

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Nike Initiator
New

91

Great

$80 $63

Save 21%

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Nike V2K Run

92

Great

$120 $100

Save 17%

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New Balance 990 v6

86

Decent

$200 $120

Save 40%

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New Balance 990 v4

93

Great

$185 $140

Save 24%

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New Balance 580

87

Good

$150 $80

Save 47%

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New Balance 990 v3

92

Great

$149

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New Balance 991 v1

89

Good

$220 $168

Save 24%

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- Flexible (5)
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Outsole durability
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Release date
- 2024 (14)
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Weight
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- 10.6oz - 12.3oz (3)
- 12.3oz - 14.1oz (8)
- 14.1oz - 15.9oz (2)

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