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Patta x New Balance 990v3 Kids Olive €90 | Testing process

This New Balance 580 - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
This New Balance 580 - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
This New Balance 580 - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
This New Balance 580 - Wear test
4. Patta x New Balance 990v3 Kids Olive €90.
This New Balance 580 - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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