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Testing process

Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Shoe - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Shoe - 20 parameters
2. contrasting trim oxford shoes.
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Shoe - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Shoe - Wear test
4. Sneaker bassa 'ARCHIE LIGHT' grigio antracite grigio argento rosa antico.
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Shoe - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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