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24 currently testing

32 bought and to be tested

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We go down the rabbit hole Home it comes to running shoe technologies, features, and lab tests. See all our in-depth womenss.

The ultimate womens to running shoe foams
Blackout Six Rings boot
There are three sneakers in
A runner's womens to choosing the right toebox
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PUMA was a statement shoe in the 70s
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Salomon Brand Shoes
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest reviews

ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
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
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
athletes who want a minimalist yet sporty shoe for casual wear
athletes who want a minimalist yet sporty shoe for casual wear
church's suede chelsea boots
church's suede chelsea boots
Nike Superrep Go Mens Shoes
Nike Superrep Go Mens Shoes

Popular reviews

Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
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Leather Derby Waterproof Shoes
Looking at the bottom of a shoe can also tell you about its stability level at a glance
Looking at the bottom of a shoe can also tell you about its stability level at a glance
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
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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. You prefer a shoe that offers a lasting stress-free ride for everyday activities.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
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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