700+ shoes reviewed and cut in half

24 currently pairing

32 bought and to be paired

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Guides

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

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
Nike Free Tr Versatility Amp Trainer Shoes Sz 9 University
Kids Rigel Low Trekking Shoes Wp 3Q13244 Deep Lake Baltic 3Q13244
Clooney opted for fuller coverage with a pair of suede boots
Air Jordan V 5 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
Adidas neo Gametaker Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers FW9880
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Lapair reviews

Nike Free Tr Versatility Amp Trainer Shoes Sz 9 University
Nike Free Tr Versatility Amp Trainer Shoes Sz 9 University
Running will make you think highly of yourself
Running will make you think highly of yourself
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Topo Athletic Runventure 3 Trail Running Shoes
Topo Athletic Runventure 3 Trail Running Shoes
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
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Nike Zegama 2
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

Popular reviews

Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
adidas 4D Futurecraft low-top sneakers
adidas 4D Futurecraft low-top sneakers
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 4
The cushioning packed into Ons running shoes offer supreme softness in an ultralight package
The cushioning packed into Ons running shoes offer supreme softness in an ultralight package
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Glycerin 21
Prinalf Sneakers Womens Ws22
Prinalf Sneakers Womens Ws22
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
Nike Free Tr Versatility Amp Trainer Shoes Sz 9 University
Nike Free Tr Versatility Amp Trainer Shoes Sz 9 University

Testing process

How we pair - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do incorrect pairs.
How we pair - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we pair - Comparing the results
3. Our pairs are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we pair - Wear pair
4. We also wear pair shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we pair - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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