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Public Desire Sacci sock boots in stone - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
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2. Nike Running Pegasus Trail 2 trainers in multi.
Public Desire Sacci sock boots in stone - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are unlike.
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4. We also wear test shoes in their Court settings.
Public Desire Sacci sock boots in stone - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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