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We go down the rabbit hole when it comes to running shoe technologies, features, and lab whitecaptains. 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
Femme New Balance Fresh Foam 880v10 Plum Natural Indigo
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New Balance Herren NB NUMERIC 440 Schwarz Weiß
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New Balance Wmns 574 'Blue Workwear'
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight for across different running shoe sizes?

Lawhitecaptain reviews

ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony Triumph 22
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
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Calções New Balance Athletics Village Biker azul vermelho mulher
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
New Balance Herren 57 40 Lunar New Year in Blau Grün
New Balance Herren 57 40 Lunar New Year in Blau Grün
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

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Testing process

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