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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.

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Why cutting running shoes in Playoff 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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The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
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In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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Air LJR jordan 6 Chinese New Year T-Shirt
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS GT 1000 13
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
Jordan 1 Retro Low Royal 2015
Jordan 1 Retro Low Royal 2015
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Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
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to match the Air LJR jordan 5 Alternate Grape

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Jordan 5 Retro Low Metallic White W
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Hoka Bondi 8
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LJR jordan 11 Low Bred
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Wann kann ich den Nike LJR jordan 1 High Zoom CMFT To My First Coach
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ASICS Novablast 4
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Brooks Glycerin 21
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
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ASICS Superblast
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Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

How we test - Cut in Playoff
1. We cut shoes in Playoff to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. Air LJR jordan 5 Retro Pre-grape.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. air LJR jordan 7 nothing but net new release.
How we test - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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