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Hoka Arahi 6

87

Great

$170

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Mizuno Wave Rider 27

91

Superb

Any colour

$140

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Adidas Solarboost 5

87

Great

Any colour

$120 $100

Save 17%

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Adidas Supernova+

86

Good

$120 $56

Save 53%

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Adidas Duramo 10

84

Good

$70

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Nike Quest 4

83

Good

$75 $70

Save 7%

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On Cloudmonster Void
New

74

Bad

$180 $130

Save 28%

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Nike Run Swift 2

86

Good

$95

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On Cloud Waterproof

89

Great

$300

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Diadora Nucleo 2

85

Good

$160

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Nike React Miler 3

74

Bad

$120 $80

Save 33%

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ASICS Glideride Max 2
New

76

Bad

$170

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Salomon Aero Glide 2

92

Superb

$160

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Nike Free Run 5.0

80

Good

$100 $70

Save 30%

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Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2

86

Good

$180 $118

Save 34%

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ASICS GT 1000 11

85

Good

$109

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Adidas Questar

82

Good

$75 $65

Save 13%

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Under Armour HOVR Phantom 3

77

Decent

$143

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 24

89

Great

$199

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KURU Atom 2

86

Good

$169

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ASICS Gel Contend 7

84

Good

$89

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX

74

Bad

$160 $150

Save 6%

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Hoka Gaviota 4

86

Good

$300

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Nike Renew Ride 3

75

Bad

$79

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Hylo Axis
New

88

Great

$175

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Mizuno Wave Rider 25

90

Superb

$135 $105

Save 22%

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KURU Triple Max Ion

87

Great

$189

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NOBULL Allday Ripstop

61

Bad

$139 $99

Save 29%

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Adidas Runfalcon 2.0

80

Good

$60 $52

Save 13%

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Nike Downshifter 11

84

Good

$96

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86 mm - 102 mm

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64 mm - 86 mm

64 mm 86 mm
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-1 mm 17 mm
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39% - 73%

39% 73%
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7 mm - 51 mm

7 mm 51 mm
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23 SA - 174 SA

23 SA 174 SA
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21 AC - 54 AC

21 AC 54 AC
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0.2 mm - 7 mm

0.2 mm 7 mm
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7 mm - 42 mm

7 mm 42 mm
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3N 26N
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5.6 oz - 15 oz

5.6 oz 15 oz
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0.11 - 0.86

0.11 0.86
Torsional rigidity
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Technology
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Difference in midsole softness in cold
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- Big (34)
1% - 77%

1% 77%
Material
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Toebox height
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17 mm - 35 mm

17 mm 35 mm

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For those of you who want a running shoe that keeps your feet comfy for walks, we've reviewed several that will be compatible with your use. We test each shoe exhaustively so that you can find a pair that you can really depend on. Our selection of running shoe reviews for walking includes those that are stability or neutral, wide and narrow pairs, and low-drop or high-drop shoes - so take your pick and click one of these.