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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.

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Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
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Testing process

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1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Sneakers Fxventuno M Teens FFT0008.13044 White Medieval Blue - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Sneakers Fxventuno M Teens FFT0008.13044 White Medieval Blue - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Sneakers Fxventuno M Teens FFT0008.13044 White Medieval Blue - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Sneakers Fxventuno M Teens FFT0008.13044 White Medieval Blue - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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