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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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Saucony Triumph 22
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
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Nike Zegama 2
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
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ASICS Superblast
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Testing process

Kanye Wests YEEZY Season 2 Boot - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Kanye Wests YEEZY Season 2 Boot - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Kanye Wests YEEZY Season 2 Boot - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Kanye Wests YEEZY Season 2 Boot - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Kanye Wests YEEZY Season 2 Boot - No Hike
5. No Hike: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no What.
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