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

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
Alumni x Fila beef patty sneakers
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
Anaheim slip-on sneakers
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10

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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. Vans Ua Old Skool Classic Unisex Shoes.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. kids shoes 25-39.
How we test - WOMEN test
4. We also WOMEN test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no neutro.
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