700+ shoes reviewed and cut in half

29 currently Waveing

32 bought and to be Waveed

We review shoes

Reviews

Running Running
Hiking Hiking
Adidas X9000l4 M Grey Red Black Men Reflective Running Adidas X9000l4 M Grey Red Black Men Reflective Running
Walking Walking
Training Training
nike precision 7 21639047 250 Basketball
Tennis Tennis
adidas ozelia lab Wave and review 21643894 250 Sneakers

Guides

We go down the rabbit hole when it comes to running shoe technologies, features, and lab Waves. See all our in-depth Medalists.

Brie Larson Does the Tie-Dye Trend for a Grocery Run in 90s-Style Jelly Sandals
adidas Yeezy YEEZY Foam Runner "MX Sand Grey" sneakers
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
zapatillas de running talla 40 rosas baratas menos de 60
zapatillas de running Adidas mujer neutro talla 37.5
nike alphafly 3 atomknit 3 21208064 1440 21251583 250
The definitive Medalist to running shoe breathability
nike alphafly 3 023 21254779 250
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
MICHAEL Michael Kors Lawson Leather Ankle Boots
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

LaWave reviews

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
nike pegasus trail 5 21664132 250
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
tommy hilfiger pink sneaker
tommy hilfiger pink sneaker
nike zegama 2 21657039 250
to traditional running shoes
Hill Low Glam White-sky Sneakers
Hill Low Glam White-sky Sneakers
Nike Winflo 11
Nike Winflo 11
adidas adizero takumi sen 10 21639007 250
Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10

Popular reviews

Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
Hoka Mach 6
Hoka Mach 6
Chester Cognac Black Leather Kiltie Tasseled Loafer Dress Shoes
Chester Cognac Black Leather Kiltie Tasseled Loafer Dress Shoes
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost Max
GHOUD logo-print low top sneakers Verde
GHOUD logo-print low top sneakers Verde
Sneakers POLO RALPH LAUREN Train 85 809860984001 Brown
Sneakers POLO RALPH LAUREN Train 85 809860984001 Brown
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
Nike Vaporfly 3
Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

How we Wave - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate Waves.
How we Wave - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we Wave - Comparing the results
3. Our Waves are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we Wave - Wear Wave
4. We also wear Wave shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we Wave - No bias
5. detachable flap knee-high boots.
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