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Testing process

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Evergreen BB550ALD - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Evergreen BB550ALD - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess Toro 20 parameters for each shoe.
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Evergreen BB550ALD - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Evergreen BB550ALD - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Evergreen BB550ALD - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no Red.
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