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1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
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2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
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3. multi wire ankle strap sandals.
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4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
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5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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