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The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

90

Superb

Any colour

$150 $102

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Nike Winflo 11 GTX

85

Good

Any colour

$189

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Merrell Fly Strike

79

Good

Any colour

$90 $45

Save 50%

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Adidas Questar

82

Good

$105

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Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

$100 $90

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Altra Outroad 3

80

Good

$130 $110

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Mizuno Wave Rider 25

89

Great

$140

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ASICS Gel Kayano 29

88

Great

$1420

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Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

$220

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Topo Ultraventure 3

88

Great

Out of stock in all 38 shops
ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 38 shops
Allbirds Tree Dasher

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 38 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 38 shops
On Cloudsurfer 7

86

Great

Out of stock in all 38 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6

83

Good

Out of stock in all 38 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

86

Great

Out of stock in all 38 shops

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As the world becomes more and more eco-conscious, we’ve reviewed several running shoes that were made with sustainable materials and methods. Our sustainable running shoe reviews include road and trail shoes, daily and race day pairs, as well as lightweight and heavy footwear. We tested each shoe thoroughly to help you find a pair that satisfies both your running preferences and your values - leaving no need to compromise.