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PUMA Deviate Nitro 3
The Nike KD 9 "USA" will be the shoe Kevin Durant wears
The Nike KD 9 "USA" will be the shoe Kevin Durant wears
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ASICS Superblast 2
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ASICS Gel Pulse 15
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ASICS Gel Trabuco 12

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zapatillas de running boost minimalistas media maratón talla 38.5
Hoka Gaviota 5
Hoka Gaviota 5
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Brooks Ghost Max
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Nike Vaporfly 3
Trekker Boots REGATTA Edgepoint Mid Wp RMF622 Black Granit 9V8
Trekker Boots REGATTA Edgepoint Mid Wp RMF622 Black Granit 9V8
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yet at the sneaker
Sneakers da corsa fatto da Finta pelle
Sneakers da corsa fatto da Finta pelle

Testing process

Sneakers KAPPA 242681MF White Rose 1021 - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Sneakers KAPPA 242681MF White Rose 1021 - 20 parameters
2. Speedcross CSWP Junior Trail Running Shoes.
Sneakers KAPPA 242681MF White Rose 1021 - Comparing the results
3. Shock Aislatex Trail Running Shoes.
Sneakers KAPPA 242681MF White Rose 1021 - Wear test
4. Add Forever Comfort® Leather Court Shoes to your favourites.
Sneakers KAPPA 242681MF White Rose 1021 - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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