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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
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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Understanding differences between men's and women's running shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running shoes
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In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
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How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
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2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
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