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Testing process

Sandals RICOSTA Trail 50 4600602 140 S Pavone - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Sandals RICOSTA Trail 50 4600602 140 S Pavone - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Sandals RICOSTA Trail 50 4600602 140 S Pavone - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Sandals RICOSTA Trail 50 4600602 140 S Pavone - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Sandals RICOSTA Trail 50 4600602 140 S Pavone - No bias
5. Moon Wash ankle boots.
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