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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.

Puma Future 6.4 Children's FG Football Boots
Puma Future 6.4 Children's FG Football Boots
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Santoni open toe beaded-fringed sandals
Milan Fashion Week Shoe Presentations
Milan Fashion Week Shoe Presentations
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
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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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Alexander Wang Kaia PVC High Heel Sandals
Alexander Wang Kaia PVC High Heel Sandals
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Nike Streakfly 2
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Iceberg Fire lace-up sneakers
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Inov8 Trailtalon
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Premiata heeled leather boots Black
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Other Stories Leather Sandals
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Shoes GINO ROSSI MPV745-STAF-01 Brown
Adidas Supernova Rise 2
Adidas Supernova Rise 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
VEJA panelled low-top sneakers
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Brooks Launch 11

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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.
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. Fiery Goretex Trail Running Schuhe.
How we test - Wear test
4. Martens shoes offered for less during Amazons.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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