700+ shoes reviewed and cut in half

24 currently retroing

32 bought and to be retroed

We review shoes

Reviews

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Guides

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

The ultimate guide to running shoe cleat
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
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The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
In-depth schedule into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Laretro reviews

ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
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vintage retro air jordan 14
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony Triumph 22
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Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Nike Zegama 2
Nike Zegama 2
On Cloudrunner 2
On Cloudrunner 2

Popular reviews

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Hoka Clifton 9
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Hoka Bondi 8
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Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Glycerin 21
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
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Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

How we retro - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate retros.
How we retro - 20 parameters
2. orange black and white mens air max.
How we retro - Comparing the results
3. Our retros are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we retro - Wear retro
4. nike air leather women.
How we retro - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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