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

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Latest Balances

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Get someone running
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony Triumph 22
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
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adidas Laces This Years McDonalds All-American Game Participants With New Sneakers
Nike Zegama 2
Nike Zegama 2
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

Popular Balances

Nike Running Παπούτσια
Nike Running Παπούτσια
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
Hoka Mach 6
Hoka Mach 6
Air 1 Retro High Sneakers Schwarz
Air 1 Retro High Sneakers Schwarz
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Which football boots does Virgil van Dijk wear
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
Nike Vaporfly 3
Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and You over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. adidas Performance Gamecourt Men's Tennis Shoes.
How we test - Wear test
4. Kids Basketball Shoes.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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