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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.

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
Bought the shoes for the son who is a goalkeeper in a 08 team
Bought the shoes for the son who is a goalkeeper in a 08 team
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
adidas Originals Vegan Continental 80 Sneaker in Weiß
adidas Originals Vegan Continental 80 Sneaker in Weiß
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Sneakers LEE COOPER LCW-22-29-0827M Black
orange high-top sneaker
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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Womens Shoe Trend
Womens Shoe Trend
Fred Perry B721 leather sneakers with webbing in navy
Fred Perry B721 leather sneakers with webbing in navy
Nike Vaporfly 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Sneakers chuck Taylor All Star
Sneakers chuck Taylor All Star
Toms Tan Wedge Sandal
Toms Tan Wedge Sandal
11.3 oz 321 g but also among the On Cloud shoes average
11.3 oz 321 g but also among the On Cloud shoes average
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Maintain your Red Wing Boots with the
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
STOREEZ flat lace-up sneakers Blu
STOREEZ flat lace-up sneakers Blu

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Still catches a beat running like Randy Moss
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Reebok 85 Sneakers Shoes FX1390
Reebok 85 Sneakers Shoes FX1390
zapatillas de running Nike hombre trail amortiguación media talla 44.5
zapatillas de running Nike hombre trail amortiguación media talla 44.5
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
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Brooks Ghost Max 2
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
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New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
x Moon Boot leather-trimmed snow boots
x Moon Boot leather-trimmed snow boots

Testing process

Really comfy sandals with good arch support - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Really comfy sandals with good arch support - 20 parameters
2. orange high-top sneaker.
Really comfy sandals with good arch support - Comparing the results
3. zapatillas de running La Sportiva maratón talla 44.
Really comfy sandals with good arch support - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Really comfy sandals with good arch support - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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