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Sneakers SALAMANDER Mateon 31-60004-32 Navy
Sneakers SALAMANDER Mateon 31-60004-32 Navy
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
Shoes were lovely I really liked them but unfortunately the wedge heel was too high for me
Shoes were lovely I really liked them but unfortunately the wedge heel was too high for me
A runner's guide to choosing the right shoe-care
A runner's guide to choosing the right shoe-care
LANVIN Curb low-top sneakers Schwarz
LANVIN Curb low-top sneakers Schwarz
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Sergio Rossi slingback leather sandals Yellow
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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BOSS side logo-print sneakers Blu
BOSS side logo-print sneakers Blu
Nike Streakfly 2
Nike Streakfly 2
Nike Vaporfly 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Navy Suede Slipper Boots
Navy Suede Slipper Boots
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
Alexander Mcqueen Womens White Big Sole Leather Sneakers
Alexander Mcqueen Womens White Big Sole Leather Sneakers
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Adidas Supernova Rise 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
MCM Terrain Derby Vintage-jacquard high-top sneakers
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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Hoka Bondi 9
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the tweets were coming fast and furious with the hype reaching sneaker-drop levels
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Nike Brings Back the Original Free Running Shoe
Nike Brings Back the Original Free Running Shoe
Sneakers Nylon sneakers plum the skins
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
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Mou Big Logo Chunky Eskimo Sneakers
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VEJA Campo low-top sneakers Blau
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New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
A detail shot of Rihanna s Sergio Rossi boots from the fall 15 collection
A detail shot of Rihanna s Sergio Rossi boots from the fall 15 collection

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 TOMMY HILFIGER Low Cut Velcro Sneaker T1A4-32126-1383 M White Pink X134.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Balmain B-Court low-top sneakers Nero.
How we test - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. low-top Gel Kayano 5 OG sneakers.
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