900+ chunky shoes reviewed and cut in half

13 currently testing

14 zapatillas de running Adidas supinador maratón talla 38

We review chunky shoes

Reviews

Running Running
Hiking Hiking
ELAYNE CROSS Sandals ELAYNE CROSS Sandals
Walking Walking
Training Training
adidas defiant speed 2 lab test and review 22839366 250 Tennis
nike le bron witness 8 main 22697959 250 Basketball
Sneakers Sneakers

Guides

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

high-top Fendi Force sneakers
high-top Fendi Force sneakers
nike ultrafly 028 20936785 250
Why cutting running chunky shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
Smooth Leather Sneaker
Smooth Leather Sneaker
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Outlet mallas running de Under Armour
Outlet mallas running de Under Armour
Running author Hal Higdon first took to it out of necessity
Running author Hal Higdon first took to it out of necessity
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running chunky shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running chunky shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running chunky 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?

Latest reviews

Wears This 'It' Shoe Brand Celebs Love
Wears This 'It' Shoe Brand Celebs Love
Paris Texas pointed-toe knee length boots
Paris Texas pointed-toe knee length boots
Capri Kimi slingback sandals
Capri Kimi slingback sandals
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Lunarove Low Top Sneakers
Lunarove Low Top Sneakers
Pro Ox 'Lakers' Violet Dust Sneakers chunky shoes 161526C
Pro Ox 'Lakers' Violet Dust Sneakers chunky shoes 161526C
Sneakers-actus lui rend hommage
Sneakers-actus lui rend hommage
adidas supernova rise 2 22781441 250
Every Shoe Kobe Bryant Played In
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
logo-strap sandals Schwarz
Why Foot Locker Is Investing $100 Million in Sneaker Platform GOAT Group
Why Foot Locker Is Investing $100 Million in Sneaker Platform GOAT Group

Popular reviews

zapatillas de running Joma talla 43 moradas
zapatillas de running Joma talla 43 moradas
Perforierte Conny Sneakers Weiß
Perforierte Conny Sneakers Weiß
zapatillas de running Puma tope amortiguación talla 41 negras
zapatillas de running Puma tope amortiguación talla 41 negras
Sneakers Vulcanized Bianco
Sneakers Vulcanized Bianco
Elisabetta Franchi leopard-print 110mm knotted sandals
Elisabetta Franchi leopard-print 110mm knotted sandals
Ciara wore his Matrix sandals
Ciara wore his Matrix sandals
zapatillas de running New Balance competición ritmo medio media maratón
zapatillas de running New Balance competición ritmo medio media maratón
zapatillas de running Reebok niño niña talla 27
zapatillas de running Reebok niño niña talla 27
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
BBC Ice Cream x adidas NMD Hu Running Dog
Here are additional images of the chunky shoes courtesy of Crocs
Here are additional images of the chunky shoes courtesy of Crocs

Testing process

Sneakers LASOCKI MB-7006-09 White - Cut in half
1. We cut chunky shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Sneakers LASOCKI MB-7006-09 White - 20 parameters
2. Sandals JENNY FAIRY LS5233-01 Red.
Sneakers LASOCKI MB-7006-09 White - Comparing the results
3. Bettina Sandals in Leather.
Sneakers LASOCKI MB-7006-09 White - Wear test
4. sneakers Reebok hombre talla 50.
Sneakers LASOCKI MB-7006-09 White - No bias
5. Outlet mallas running de Under Armour.
newyorktimes_gs bbc_gs wsj_gs guardian_gs thewashingtonpost_gs