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Guides

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

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
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Why cutting running shoes high-top in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
Sneakers TOGOSHI TG-04-03-000084 601
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Red High-Top Sneaker Christmas ornament
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
UOMO SNEAKERS CURB ERA
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
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Le Silla Mabel crystal-embellished sandals
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zapatillas de trail running adidas Terrex Agravic TR Gore-Tex
Superga 2750 Cotu Sneakers con logo glitterato bianche
Superga 2750 Cotu Sneakers con logo glitterato bianche
Sandals NELLI BLU CSS20397-02 Black
Sandals NELLI BLU CSS20397-02 Black
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
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Nike Zegama 2
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

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UOMO SNEAKERS CURB ERA
UOMO SNEAKERS CURB ERA
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
Hoka Mach 6
Hoka Mach 6
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 4
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
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Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

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1. We cut shoes high-top in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
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2. Officine Creative Gillian leather sandals.
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3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
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4. We also wear test shoes high-top in their appropriate settings.
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5. No bias: we buy all the shoes high-top on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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