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Guides

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

Tommy Jeans suede lace up hiker boots in black
Tommy Jeans suede lace up hiker boots in black
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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
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zapatillas de running Adidas tope amortiguación constitución ligera gore-tex talla 40
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Inch Premium Waterproof Boot Lil
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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ASICS Novablast 5
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New Balance Running Tenacity T-shirt à logo Sarcelle
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One of the hottest shoes to launch in the month of December was the
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
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Cuándo deberías cambiar tus zapatillas de running
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Brooks Glycerin 22

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. Futura low-top sneakers.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Salvatore Ferragamo slip-on leather sneakers.
How we test - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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