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

The ultimate Atlas to running shoe foams
The ultimate Atlas 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 Atlas to choosing the right toebox
A runner's Atlas to choosing the right toebox
Players With New Sneaker Deals
Players With New Sneaker Deals
AGL Nancy Warm ankle boots
AGL Nancy Warm ankle boots
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

FF embossed low-top sneakers
FF embossed low-top sneakers
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Nike Streakfly 2
Nike Vaporfly 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
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Nike space hippie 04 men sneakers cz6398-020
Boots Catarina Martins
Boots Catarina Martins
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
Stuart Weitzman elasticated side-panel boots
Stuart Weitzman elasticated side-panel boots
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Versace Collection Shoes
Versace Collection Shoes

Popular reviews

Versace logo-print lace-up sneakers
Versace logo-print lace-up sneakers
Sandals GRÜNLAND Luce SB1206-40 M Blu
Sandals GRÜNLAND Luce SB1206-40 M Blu
Flip flops TOMMY HILFIGER Th Flag Mid Wedge Beach Sandal Desert Sky DW5
Flip flops TOMMY HILFIGER Th Flag Mid Wedge Beach Sandal Desert Sky DW5
Here are some more photos of the NIKECRAFT General Purpose Shoe
Here are some more photos of the NIKECRAFT General Purpose Shoe
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Boreal Tsunami Low Hiking Shoes
Boreal Tsunami Low Hiking Shoes
Shoes INUIKII Sneaker Classic 70202-5 Beige
Shoes INUIKII Sneaker Classic 70202-5 Beige
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
sneaker selection from Steve Madden
Leather Men Shoes
Leather Men Shoes

Testing process

How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be Grey to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. have spent years advocating for the inclusion of certain types of shoes on the list.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we test - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. TWS animal-motif ballerina shoes.
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