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73 - 90

73 90
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89.7 mm - 97.3 mm

89.7 mm 97.3 mm
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67 mm - 79 mm

67 mm 79 mm
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2 mm 18 mm
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48.3% - 53.6%

48.3% 53.6%
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22 mm - 38 mm

22 mm 38 mm
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88 SA - 125 SA

88 SA 125 SA
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35 AC - 47 AC

35 AC 47 AC
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0.6 mm - 1.8 mm

0.6 mm 1.8 mm
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17 mm - 28 mm

17 mm 28 mm
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9.8N - 14.2N

9.8N 14.2N
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8.4 oz - 12.5 oz

8.4 oz 12.5 oz
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2 mm - 4.9 mm

2 mm 4.9 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
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7% - 43%

7% 43%
Material
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- Vegan (4)
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Toebox height
- Medium (4)
- High (1)
25.5 mm - 30.6 mm

25.5 mm 30.6 mm

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