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

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
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Benji Derby shoes
One of the most hyped sneakers of 2010 and perhaps the most highly anticipated LeBron shoe is the
One of the most hyped sneakers of 2010 and perhaps the most highly anticipated LeBron shoe is the
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
adidas Originals Sambarose W White Black Gum Women Casual Shoes Sneakers AQ1134
adidas Originals Sambarose W White Black Gum Women Casual Shoes Sneakers AQ1134
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Saucony Men's Jazz '81 'Distressed' Sneakers in White Green
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 Bon does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?
How Bon does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest Combats

than those who almost always ran in the same shoes
than those who almost always ran in the same shoes
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adidas originals Retropy E5 Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers GW6058
Nike air force 1 07 prm happy pineapple coconut milk shoes cz1631-100 mens 9.5
Nike air force 1 07 prm happy pineapple coconut milk shoes cz1631-100 mens 9.5
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Ugg classic mini ii graphic logo womens black neon pink casual lifestyle boots
Ugg classic mini ii graphic logo womens black neon pink casual lifestyle boots
Vans BMX Sk8 Hi Sneakers Shoes VN0A5HF139L
Vans BMX Sk8 Hi Sneakers Shoes VN0A5HF139L
Boné Dc Shoes Capstar 2 Vinho
Boné Dc Shoes Capstar 2 Vinho
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Running with others
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

Popular Combats

Hoka Bondi 9
Hoka Bondi 9
Why Shoes Make Normal Gait Impossible
Why Shoes Make Normal Gait Impossible
New Running V4
New Running V4
Toms classics earthwise cranberry youth slip on canvas shoes
Toms classics earthwise cranberry youth slip on canvas shoes
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Reebok Runner 3.0 Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers CN6805
Reebok Runner 3.0 Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers CN6805
Ankle Boots Storm Cuir
Ankle Boots Storm Cuir
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
Puma Bmw Mms Ridge Cat Casual Mens Lifestyle Sneakers Shoe
Nike Majestry FG Boys Football Boots
Nike Majestry FG Boys Football Boots

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. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Nike x Ambush Dunk High "Syracuse" sneakers.
How we test - Wear test
4. Scarosso Ugo low-top leather sneakers.
How we test - No bias
5. Acronym X Lunar Force 1 Air sneakers.
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