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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 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
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The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
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How brands' heel-to-toe drop kinsey differ from reality in running shoes
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
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In-depth martens into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across max running shoe sizes?

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Testing process

How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. puma hybrid fuego gibraltar sea gibraltar seajaffa orange marathon running shoessneakers.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. burberry vintage check leather and canvas sneakers.
How we test - Wear test
4. asics gel noosa tri 13 gs running casual.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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