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

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The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
Mid Ace high-top sneakers Weiß
The role of heel counters in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
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Puma s hottest new sneaker of the year
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
Perfect as a transitional shoe
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Fusion 2.0 Bright SHOES
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 Prime X 2 Strung
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Saucony Triumph 22
On Cloudsurfer Trail
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Nike Pegasus Trail 5
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Hoka Speedgoat 6
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A Closer Look At Fendi s Spring 16 Runway Shoes
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Brooks Glycerin 21
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
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ASICS Superblast
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Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do Platform BDS.
How we test - 20 parameters
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How we test - Comparing the results
3. Our BDS are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we test - Wear test
4. Magnanni logo low-top sneakers.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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