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What would your advice be to anyone looking to buy alternative shoes for toddlers
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Nike Pegasus mujer 5
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Hoka Speedgoat 6
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On Cloudrunner 2

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Testing process

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