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adidas Essentials French Terry Linear Logo Hoodie Mens
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Adidas Adiwear running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
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adidas Pro Model Xeno Pack Black
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running shoes
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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Testing process

Alife And adidas Consortium - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Alife And adidas Consortium - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Alife And adidas Consortium - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Alife And adidas Consortium - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Alife And adidas Consortium - No bias
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