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Equalizer Persistent Shoes Mens
Equalizer Persistent Shoes Mens
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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
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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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Nike Streakfly 2
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ACUPUNCTURE 1993 Shoes
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Inov8 Trailtalon
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
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Challenger OG Sneaker
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ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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adidas Performance Runfalcon 2.0 Womens Running Shoes
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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
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TheOpen Products platform boots

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How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
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2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
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