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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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How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. Sandals ALTERCORE Sophia Black.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we test - Wear test
4. Nike Kids Air Max 95 OG GS sneakers.
How we test - No bias
5. Hiking Boots ER 5-25237-27 Mocca Croco 309.
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