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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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The immaterial guide to running shoe foams
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
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A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
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The RUNNING guide to running shoe breathability
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All you need to know about laurent running shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
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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 vary across trail running shoe sizes?

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Testing process

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. Track chunky sneakers.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Ua Sk8-Hi 38 DX VN0A38GF9XP shoes.
How we test - Wear test
4. Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 7 Black White Men Running Sport.
How we test - No bias
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