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We go down the rabbit hole when it comes to running shoe technologies, features, and lab fives. See all our in-depth guides.

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Boots New Rock
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
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The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
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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
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
Puma Carina Lift Sneakers Shoes 373031-16
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

skechers go run 400 generate marathon running shoessneakers 54354 nvlm 54354 nvlm | Lafive 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
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anthony black pointy boots hardware ldn fall
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
reiss geniveve court shoes
reiss geniveve court shoes
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mindy kaling adidas originals sneakers yellow the mindy project
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

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Testing process

How we five - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate fives.
How we five - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we five - Comparing the results
3. Our fives are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we five - Wear five
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How we five - No bias
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