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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 in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
Good shoe very nice
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
Boots XTI 150056 Navy
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Sneakers S2QUEENS01 MES Blk Black
In-depth stud-detail into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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Sneakers 508256 S Grey
Sneakers 508256 S Grey
Boots looks good and very comfortable
Boots looks good and very comfortable
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no dejes de echarle un vistazo a este pepinazo de sneaker
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
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Nike Pegasus Trail 5
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Features La sportiva Tarantula Laces Climbing Shoes
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Nike Zegama 2
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no dejes de echarle un vistazo a este pepinazo de sneaker
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Nike Winflo 11
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Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10

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Testing process

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