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Guides

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

Miu Miu logo colour-block sneakers Rosa
Miu Miu logo colour-block sneakers Rosa
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premiata bolero cage style sneakers
floral-embellished ballerina shoes Gold
floral-embellished ballerina shoes Gold
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
The definitive guide to Plain shoe breathability
The definitive guide to Plain shoe breathability
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Nike x Comme des Gar ons Air Force 1 Mid sneakers
Hogan Sneakers mit Logo-Patch Rosa
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in Plain shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's Plain shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's Plain shoes
In-depth insights into Plain shoe outsoles (road & trail)
In-depth insights into Plain shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different Plain shoe sizes?
How much does the weight vary across different Plain shoe sizes?

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Jordan x Travis Scott Air Jordan 33 NRG sneakers
Jordan x Travis Scott Air Jordan 33 NRG sneakers
Be sure to make a statement in these street-inspired Niteball sneakers from
Be sure to make a statement in these street-inspired Niteball sneakers from
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The sale is already Plain and ends on 14 August
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
44 M weiß CT1282 100 Herren Schuhe Sneaker Neu
44 M weiß CT1282 100 Herren Schuhe Sneaker Neu
Michelle Obama sparkles in a Sergio Hudson jumpsuit with black sandals in New Orleans on July 6
Michelle Obama sparkles in a Sergio Hudson jumpsuit with black sandals in New Orleans on July 6
Adipower Weightlifting 2 Sneakers Grau
Adipower Weightlifting 2 Sneakers Grau
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Degree Rotatable Plain Arm Band
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
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He is a fan of Nike sport shoes
He is a fan of Nike sport shoes

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zapatillas de Plain Mizuno amortiguación media talla 42.5 entre 60 y 100
zapatillas de Plain Mizuno amortiguación media talla 42.5 entre 60 y 100
Hogan Sneakers mit Logo-Patch Rosa
Hogan Sneakers mit Logo-Patch Rosa
Dune Vita sneakers i läder med tjock sula och snörning
Dune Vita sneakers i läder med tjock sula och snörning
cloud print double-strap sandals
cloud print double-strap sandals
Champion Metro Slip On Black Mens Lifestyle Sneakers
Champion Metro Slip On Black Mens Lifestyle Sneakers
TWINSET Kids lace-up low-top sneakers
TWINSET Kids lace-up low-top sneakers
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zapatillas de Plain ASICS tope amortiguación blancas
Tod's logo-patch low top sneakers Grün
Tod's logo-patch low top sneakers Grün
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
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Sneakers Steven Rosa
Sneakers Steven Rosa

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. Sneakers NEW BALANCE PV515DK Gri.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Emporio Armani logo patch low-top sneakers Schwarz.
How we test - Wear test
4. Nike Zoom Winflo 7 Ανδρικά Plain Παπούτσια.
How we test - No bias
5. benchmark for the entire sports shoe industry every year.
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