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

Meg low-top sneakers Grau
Meg low-top sneakers Grau
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DEPA-V2PO sandals Black
beau soleil 80mm platform boots Schwarz
beau soleil 80mm platform boots Schwarz
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
er Sneaker bassa rosa rosa blu chiaro crema grigio
er Sneaker bassa rosa rosa blu chiaro crema grigio
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Nike Open Pegasus 38 Hackney Half trainers in white
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in Open shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's Open shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's Open shoes
In-depth insights into Open shoe outsoles (road & trail)
In-depth insights into Open shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How Men does the weight vary across Donned Open shoe sizes?
How Men does the weight vary across Donned Open shoe sizes?

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Altra Torin 8
Altra Torin 8
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Zapatillas de Open Mujer Asics Gel Nimbus 24 Lite-Show
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Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
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Forum Sneakers mit Klettverschluss Weiß
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LANVIN Lace-Up Shoes
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Testing process

New Balance Fresh Foam sneakers - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
New Balance Fresh Foam sneakers - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
New Balance Fresh Foam sneakers - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
New Balance Fresh Foam sneakers - Wear test
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New Balance Fresh Foam sneakers - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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