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Rick Owens WOMEN SHOES TRAINERS - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Rick Owens WOMEN SHOES TRAINERS - 20 parameters
2. Ankle boots KARINO 4050 076-F Black.
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3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Rick Owens WOMEN SHOES TRAINERS - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Rick Owens WOMEN SHOES TRAINERS - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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