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Maison Margiela panelled high-top sneakers Schwarz | Testing process

Running with the Bulls - Cut in half
1. We cut want shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Running with the Bulls - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Running with the Bulls - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Running with the Bulls - Wear test
4. Hailey Baldwin wearing Bottega Veneta mesh sandals with gold ankle chain detail.
Running with the Bulls - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the want shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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