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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

69

Bad

Any colour

$170 $160

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On Cloudsurfer 7

86

Good

$160 $150

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Adidas Duramo 10

84

Good

Any colour

$89

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ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

$140 $125

Save 11%

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Mizuno Wave Rider 25

90

Superb

$135 $105

Save 22%

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Merrell Fly Strike

79

Good

$90 $60

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$150

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Allbirds Tree Dasher

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6

83

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Hoka Torrent 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Hylo Axis
New

87

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

Out of stock in all 44 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.