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The area of the shoe between the upper and outsole thats
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The area of the shoe between the upper and outsole thats

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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 assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are dj9780-001.
How we test - Wear test
4. Eleventy lace-up leather 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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