Sustainable running shoe reviews

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ASICS Superblast 2

91

Superb
Brooks Ghost Max

91

Superb
On Cloudmonster

91

Superb
New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3

88

Great
ASICS Gel Kayano 31

89

Great
ASICS Novablast 4

92

Superb
ASICS Gel Nimbus 28

88

Great
Mount to Coast H1
New

90

Superb
Brooks Ghost 17

80

Good
ASICS Gel Nimbus 25

90

Superb
On Cloudrunner 2

88

Great
Brooks Ghost 16

82

Good
Mizuno Neo Vista 2

90

Superb
Brooks Ghost 14

90

Superb
Hoka Mach 5

90

Superb
Brooks Glycerin 20

89

Great
Merrell Agility Peak 5

88

Great
HOKA Challenger 8

83

Good
ASICS Gel Trabuco 13

88

Great
On Cloudrunner

90

Superb
Nike Interact Run

89

Great
ASICS GT 2000 12

90

Superb
Hoka Solimar

86

Great
Hoka Clifton 9 GTX

86

Great
Topo Ultraventure 3

88

Great
ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb
Adidas Supernova Rise

90

Superb
Brooks Beast GTS 24

85

Good
On Cloudsurfer Next

88

Great
Hoka Challenger 7

86

Great

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21 AC - 54 AC

21 AC 54 AC
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0.2 mm - 5 mm

0.2 mm 5 mm
Toebox durability
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64 mm - 85 mm

64 mm 85 mm
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87 mm - 100 mm

87 mm 100 mm

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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.