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Katy Perry Matches Her Shoes to Her Top Songs
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Boots ECCO Exostrike Kids GORE-TEX 76194260159 Black Night Sky Night Sky
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Sneakers GEOX J Gisli
Sneakers GEOX J Gisli
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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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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Marsèll military-style lace-up boots
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Nike Training SpeedRep sneakers in black and white
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Inov8 Trailtalon
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Lamoda Mary Jane shoes in flat shoes in black
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Air Low UNC sneakers
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ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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New Blance CT-ALY sneakers in white
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Brooks Launch 11

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THE NORTH FACE Hedgehog Hike II Mid Mens Boots
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Nike Sportswear Sneaker bassa 'Daybreak' bianco nero
or if you dont have any pain in walking or running
or if you dont have any pain in walking or running
Sandals JENNY FAIRY LS5702-02 Black
Sandals JENNY FAIRY LS5702-02 Black
Coach Wyonna Boot
Coach Wyonna Boot
Knee High Boots NELLI BLU CS2981-08 White
Knee High Boots NELLI BLU CS2981-08 White
Doucal's lace-up leather Derby shoes
Doucal's lace-up leather Derby shoes
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Get in on the sandal heel trend with these shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
These were customized and will include the bottle of dye I used to custom the shoes
Paris Sneakers in Colour-Block-Optik Weiß
Paris Sneakers in Colour-Block-Optik Weiß

Testing process

Half back of shoe had crocodile skin inspired texture on leather - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Half back of shoe had crocodile skin inspired texture on leather - 20 parameters
2. Knee High Boots NELLI BLU CS2981-08 White.
Half back of shoe had crocodile skin inspired texture on leather - Comparing the results
3. Converse chuck 70 hi sneakers in pink.
Half back of shoe had crocodile skin inspired texture on leather - Wear test
4. TIMBERLAND Sneaker'Adventure 2.0 Sport Ox' nero bianco.
Half back of shoe had crocodile skin inspired texture on leather - No bias
5. Sandals NESSI 21056 Róż BB.
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