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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
Hotter Natural Walk II Touch-Close Walking Sandals
The pointed of heel counters in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
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The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
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Golden Goose Kids Superstar double strap sneakers
How brands' heel-to-toe drop Count 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)
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How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony Triumph 22
Jordan Air Jordan 4 Retro sneakers "Lightning 2021"
Jordan Air Jordan 4 Retro sneakers "Lightning 2021"
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Nike Zegama 2
Nike Zegama 2
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

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Cherry 11s Sneaker Match Hoodie Red AJ11 Toy
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
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Nike Alphafly 3
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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
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Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

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