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Testing process

Chelsea style ankle boot with elastic gusset - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
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2. Snow Boots MOON BOOT Mars Night 14401600001 Black.
Chelsea style ankle boot with elastic gusset - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Chelsea style ankle boot with elastic gusset - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
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5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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