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Minimalist training shoe reviews

5 shoes reviewed

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  1. Adidas The Total
    93
    Superb
    Adidas The Total
    Any color
    Adidas The Total - Black/White/Grey (GW6354)
    Adidas The Total - Cloud White / Core Black / Collegiate Green (IH8241)
    Adidas The Total - Black (IH8240)
    $100 $28
    Save 72%
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  2. Nike Flex Control 4
    88
    Great
    Nike Flex Control 4
    Any color
    Nike Flex Control 4 - White (CD0197100)
    Nike Flex Control 4 - black (CD0197002)
    Nike Flex Control 4 - Grey (CD0199001)
    $64
    See on Nike
  3. Reebok Nano 2.0
    90
    Great
    Reebok Nano 2.0
    Any color
    Reebok Nano 2.0 - Blanc (100208)
    Reebok Nano 2.0 - Barely Grey / Barely Grey / Coral (100204)
    Reebok Nano 2.0 - Black Energy Red (100211)
    Reebok Nano 2.0 - Purple (100201)
    $120 $70
    Save 42%
    See on Zappos
  4. New Balance Minimus TR
    77
    Decent
    New Balance Minimus TR
    $130 $84
    Save 35%
    See on Backcountry
  5. New Balance Minimus TR v2
    70
    Bad
    New Balance Minimus TR v2
    $120 $90
    Save 25%
    See on Holabird Sports

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