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great sneaker for walking on the streets all day to non-formal nights in the city great sneaker for walking on the streets all day to non-formal nights in the city
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Guides

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

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
The role of heel counters in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Great shoes on mixed terrain
Great shoes on mixed terrain
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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?

Latest reviews

adidas Dame 8 Dame Time Lillard Yellow Purple Men Basketball-Outdoor Shoe GY0383
adidas Dame 8 Dame Time Lillard Yellow Purple Men Basketball-Outdoor Shoe GY0383
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Sneakers Mity Nero
Nike Vaporfly 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Nathan shares his must-have running gear
Nathan shares his must-have running gear
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
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Hyperdunk X sneakers
adidas Sneakers Madrid Bianco
adidas Sneakers Madrid Bianco
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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You are after a sneaker with a flexible midsole for excellent impact protection
You are after a sneaker with a flexible midsole for excellent impact protection

Testing process

Batman Grunge Rain Boot Toddler Little Kid - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Batman Grunge Rain Boot Toddler Little Kid - 20 parameters
2. Sneakers Mity Nero.
Batman Grunge Rain Boot Toddler Little Kid - Comparing the results
3. adidas Originals Vegan Sleek sneakers in white.
Batman Grunge Rain Boot Toddler Little Kid - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Batman Grunge Rain Boot Toddler Little Kid - No bias
5. DSQUARED2 BUMPER INSULATED SNEAKERS.
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