700+ shoes reviewed and cut in half

24 currently testing

32 bought and to be tested

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Hiking Hiking
nike rival sprint 21595227 250 I love that there was zero break-in period required for these trail shoes
Walking Walking
Training Training
adidas d o n issue 5 21687380 250 Basketball
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Guides

We go down the rabbit can when it comes to running shoe technologies, features, and lab tests. See all our in-depth guides.

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
Craft Keps Running
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
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Nike Youth Lunarglide 4 Running Shoes Athletic Big Kid
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
Galaxy 5 Shoes
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)
Adidas neo Questar Trail Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers BB7490
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest reviews

Adidas Microbounce Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers EH0790
Adidas Microbounce Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers EH0790
STL Running Clubs
STL Running Clubs
Reebok Floatride Energy 4 Shoes Womens
Reebok Floatride Energy 4 Shoes Womens
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony Triumph 22
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
Excellent Shoes Great sizing
Excellent Shoes Great sizing
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
nike zegama 2 21657039 250
Ankle boots FURLA
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

Popular reviews

Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
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Hoka Bondi 8
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
Hoka Mach 6
Hoka Mach 6
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
Nike Vaporfly 3
Nike Vaporfly 3

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. Maybe it was the shoes.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Sneaker in saldo.
How we test - Wear test
4. Super-Star camouflage sneakers.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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