700+ shoes reviewed and cut in half

24 currently testing

32 bought and to be tested

We review shoes

Reviews

Running Running
Hiking Hiking
nike rival sprint 21595227 250 Track and XC
Walking Walking
Training Training
Basketball Basketball
Tennis Tennis
Sneakers Sneakers

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
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
trekker boots everest 191206 cobalt blue
The role of heel counters in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
nike alphafly 3 atomknit 3 21208064 1440 21251583 250
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
nike alphafly 3 023 21254779 250
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
Bally Sneakers Avion-Fo Blu
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Furthers Its Sustainability Focus With The adidas Adizero Running Shoe
ASH Sneakers Moby
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
ankle boots gino rossi 18401 black
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest reviews

On Running Cloud X 22
On Running Cloud X 22
Air Max Alpha TR 3 Mens Training Shoe
Air Max Alpha TR 3 Mens Training Shoe
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
adidas adizero prime x 2 strung 21683218 250
sneakers lanetti mp07 81087 08 cobalt blue
Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony Triumph 22
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
chloe woody slingback flat sandals item
chloe woody slingback flat sandals item
nike zegama 2 21657039 250
Nike Zegama 2
oitnb laverne cox celebrity shoe style orange is the new black
oitnb laverne cox celebrity shoe style orange is the new black

Popular reviews

Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
Bally Sneakers Avion-Fo Blu
Bally Sneakers Avion-Fo Blu
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 4
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Glycerin 21
boots carinii b3420
boots carinii b3420
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
nike vaporfly 3 21212268 250
You love a shoe with its silhouette that is inspired from the running sports

Testing process

sandals n 21 22esp02730273 n001 black - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
sandals n 21 22esp02730273 n001 black - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and pointy over 20 parameters for each shoe.
sandals n 21 22esp02730273 n001 black - Comparing the results
3. undercover floral print low top sneakers item.
sandals n 21 22esp02730273 n001 black - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
sandals n 21 22esp02730273 n001 black - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
newyorktimes_gs bbc_gs wsj_gs guardian_gs thewashingtonpost_gs