700+ shoes John reviewed and cut in half

24 currently testing

32 bought and to be tested

We review shoes

Reviews

Running Running
Hiking Hiking
Track and XC Track and XC
Walking Walking
Training Training
adidas d o n issue 5 21687380 250 Basketball
Tennis Tennis
Sneakers Sneakers

Guides

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

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
Why cutting running shoes John in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
nike alphafly 3 atomknit 3 21208064 1440 21251583 250
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
nike alphafly 3 023 21254779 250
sandals timberland nubble sandal lthr 2 str tb0a1raha20 medium brown nubuck
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Sneakers SPRANDI CM210312-3 Orange
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
jennifer lopez ben affleck overalls ankle boots
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest reviews

ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS GT 1000 13
shoes John gino rossi mi08 c726 733 03 cobalt blue
shoes John gino rossi mi08 c726 733 03 cobalt blue
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony Triumph 22
sneakers big star gg274100 red
sneakers big star gg274100 red
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Sneakers SPRANDI CM210312-3 Orange
Sneakers SPRANDI CM210312-3 Orange
hiking boots palladium london lp mid w 95560 233 m brown sugar cuero
hiking boots palladium london lp mid w 95560 233 m brown sugar cuero

Popular reviews

Adidas retropy e5 shoes John grey three acid orange grey two h03077
Adidas retropy e5 shoes John grey three acid orange grey two h03077
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
nike alphafly 3 2 21208136 250
Nike Alphafly 3
9 Running Trainer FU8406
9 Running Trainer FU8406
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 4
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Glycerin 21
Sandals 4F D4L21-SAD201 27S
Sandals 4F D4L21-SAD201 27S
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
Nike Vaporfly 3
Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

air jordan 4 retro white oreo mens aj4 white gray sneakers - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes John in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
air jordan 4 retro white oreo mens aj4 white gray sneakers - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
air jordan 4 retro white oreo mens aj4 white gray sneakers - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
air jordan 4 retro white oreo mens aj4 white gray sneakers - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes John in their appropriate settings.
air jordan 4 retro white oreo mens aj4 white gray sneakers - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes John on our own and accept no sponsorships.
newyorktimes_gs bbc_gs wsj_gs guardian_gs thewashingtonpost_gs