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Merrell Nova 2

85

Good

$110 $80

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Altra Olympus 275

82

Good

Any colour

$180

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Hoka Mafate Speed 4

88

Great

Any colour

$185

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Hoka Speedgoat 5

88

Great

$155 $120

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Topo MTN Racer 3

87

Great

$150

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Hoka Zinal

88

Great

$160 $150

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Merrell Agility Peak 4

86

Good

$130 $121

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Kailas Fuga EX 3

88

Great

$174

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New Balance MT10

85

Good

$135

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Kailas Fuga EX BOA

88

Great

$188

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Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga Pro 4

86

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Kailas Flythorn Air 2.0

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 43 shops

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74 93
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87 mm - 101 mm

87 mm 101 mm
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69 mm - 86 mm

69 mm 86 mm
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-1 mm 14 mm
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41% - 70%

41% 70%
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7 mm - 48 mm

7 mm 48 mm
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23 SA - 160 SA

23 SA 160 SA
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29 AC - 42 AC

29 AC 42 AC
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0.45 mm - 1.75 mm

0.45 mm 1.75 mm
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7 mm - 37 mm

7 mm 37 mm
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3N - 23N

3N 23N
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5.6 oz - 11.8 oz

5.6 oz 11.8 oz
Arch Type
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Heel counter stiffness
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Traction
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0.6 - 0.72

0.6 0.72
Torsional rigidity
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Technology
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- Ortholite (+50)
- BOA (+1)
Lug depth
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2.5 mm - 5 mm

2.5 mm 5 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
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7% - 64%

7% 64%
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24 mm - 39 mm

24 mm 39 mm

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