700+ shoes reviewed and cut in half

24 currently alphaedgeing

32 bought and to be alphaedgeed

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nike rival sprint 21595227 250 Track and XC
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Training Training
adidas d o n issue 5 21687380 250 Basketball
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Guides

We go down the rabbit hole when it comes to running shoe technologies, features, and lab alphaedges. See all our in-depth guides.

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
Naomi Campbell wears Adidas Originals x Rita Ora Stan Smith sneakers
nike alphafly 3 atomknit 3 21208064 1440 21251583 250
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
nike alphafly 3 023 21254779 250
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe ADV measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Laalphaedge reviews

ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
adidas adizero prime x 2 strung 21683218 250
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
adidas Stan Smith 80s Mid 1
adidas Stan Smith 80s Mid 1
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Bermuda adidas Originals Reta Swim Essential Azul-Marinho
Bermuda adidas Originals Reta Swim Essential Azul-Marinho
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

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Hoka Clifton 9
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Hoka Bondi 8
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
Logo de trifolio de adidas estampado en el pecho
Logo de trifolio de adidas estampado en el pecho
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 4
adidas ultra boost 2020 black eg1341 grey eg0755 release date
adidas ultra boost 2020 black eg1341 grey eg0755 release date
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Glycerin 21
zapatillas de running Adidas amortiguación media ritmo medio talla 38.5 grises más de 100
zapatillas de running Adidas amortiguación media ritmo medio talla 38.5 grises más de 100
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
Мужские шлепанцы adidas aqualette
Мужские шлепанцы adidas aqualette

Testing process

adidas kakari rugby boots - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate alphaedges.
adidas kakari rugby boots - 20 Low
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 Low for each shoe.
adidas kakari rugby boots - Comparing the results
3. Our alphaedges are standardized, and our results are comparable.
adidas kakari rugby boots - Wear alphaedge
4. We also wear alphaedge shoes in their appropriate settings.
adidas kakari rugby boots - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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