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

Mars ll crossover strap sandals
Mars ll crossover strap sandals
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Womens Blue Clear Sky Overcast WMNS Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers WL574ESB
Brown Intrecciato Curve Heeled Sandals
Brown Intrecciato Curve Heeled Sandals
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
Tommy Hilfiger Junior lace-up high-top sneakers
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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making the sneaker ideal for summer
making the sneaker ideal for summer
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Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
Prada Milano 70 Sneakers
Prada Milano 70 Sneakers
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
Adidas Supernova Rise 2
Adidas Supernova Rise 2
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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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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. Martens Tan 1460 DMs Wintergrip Boots.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. A closer look at Jennifer Garner s Brooks running shoes.
How we test - Wear test
4. Giuseppe Zanotti Blabber low-top sneakers Nero.
How we test - No bias
5. Giuseppe Zanotti Blabber low-top sneakers Nero.
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