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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.

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All you need to know balance rockered running shoes
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Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
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David open-toe sandals Nero
David open-toe sandals Nero
zapatillas de running The North Face amortiguación media voladoras talla 45.5
zapatillas de running The North Face amortiguación media voladoras talla 45.5
Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony Triumph 22
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
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Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Nike Zegama 2
Nike Zegama 2
Huppari Running Night
Huppari Running Night
Nike Winflo 11
Nike Winflo 11
Giuseppe Zanotti Frankie koi-print sneakers
Giuseppe Zanotti Frankie koi-print sneakers

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Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
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Hoka Bondi 8
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Nike Alphafly 3
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DAFITI SHOES BR-121
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
mm Estella Pearl Platform sandals Black
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Testing process

a look at the shoes FN editors are wearing right now - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
a look at the shoes FN editors are wearing right now - 20 parameters
2. Kids panelled low-top sneakers Schwarz.
a look at the shoes FN editors are wearing right now - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
a look at the shoes FN editors are wearing right now - Wear test
4. CLARYS flower-applique ballerina shoes.
a look at the shoes FN editors are wearing right now - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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