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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 guides.

round-toe 85mm block-heel sandals
round-toe 85mm block-heel sandals
nike ultrafly 028 20936785 250
zapatillas de running Topo Athletic entrenamiento ritmo medio apoyo talón media maratón
Nike SB Alleyoop Skate Mens Shoe
Nike SB Alleyoop Skate Mens Shoe
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Golden Goose Mid-Star logo-patch sneakers
Golden Goose Mid-Star logo-patch sneakers
CANVAS PRINTED ANKLE BOOT
CANVAS PRINTED ANKLE BOOT
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running major shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running major shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running major 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

Nikki chain-link ballerina major shoes
Nikki chain-link ballerina major shoes
Marc Fisher Waren combat boot with white cotton laces
Marc Fisher Waren combat boot with white cotton laces
Karen Millen sappho suede slouch high knee boots in black
Karen Millen sappho suede slouch high knee boots in black
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
Sandals GEOX U da D U8224D 0BC50 C4422 Navy Dk Grey
Sandals GEOX U da D U8224D 0BC50 C4422 Navy Dk Grey
Anna caged metallic sandals
Anna caged metallic sandals
adidas supernova rise 2 22781441 250
Im trying to break the record for running dressed as a landmark
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
NEOUS Proxima 80mm knotted sandals
Philipp Plein Skull logo hi-top sneakers
Philipp Plein Skull logo hi-top sneakers

Popular reviews

Right egglet of left shoe gone
Right egglet of left shoe gone
Willow Way Boot
Willow Way Boot
Brooks Glycerin Max
Brooks Glycerin Max
adidas Crazy 8 Gum Light Onix Running White Gum
adidas Crazy 8 Gum Light Onix Running White Gum
s hiking major shoes for men
s hiking major shoes for men
Wave 90 Sneakers
Wave 90 Sneakers
womens unravel project boots
womens unravel project boots
those sneaker rotations are starting to switch up from last season and
those sneaker rotations are starting to switch up from last season and
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Air Jordan 1 Low Sneakers GS
Air Jordan 1 Low Sneakers GS

Testing process

How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut major shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do C4021 tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. Reebok club c cardi b high vis green clear womens platform sneakers h01010.
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 major shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the major shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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