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Sandals LASOCKI ARC-MARINA-01 White
Sandals LASOCKI ARC-MARINA-01 White
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
4cm Pointed Toe Low Block Heel Side Zip Chelsea Boot Stitching Detail
4cm Pointed Toe Low Block Heel Side Zip Chelsea Boot Stitching Detail
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
GRENSON Grenson Flora Sandal Ld05
GRENSON Grenson Flora Sandal Ld05
GRENSON Grenson Flora Sandal Ld05
GRENSON Grenson Flora Sandal Ld05
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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Inov8 Trailtalon
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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lift 561675C shoes
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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Adidas Supernova Rise 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
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. Under Armour Phade Rn Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers 3023433-100.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Sneakers CLARKS Bizby Lace 261596427 Red Combi.
How we test - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. Converse chuck taylor all star lift black leopard thick sole women shoes 570773c.
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