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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
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
Sandals PRIMIGI 1971511 Antr
Sandals PRIMIGI 1971511 Antr
Summer walking shoes
Summer walking 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?

Latest reviews

Altra Torin 8
Altra Torin 8
Nike Streakfly 2
Nike Streakfly 2
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Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini high-top sneakers Rosso
Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini high-top sneakers Rosso
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
устойчивость New balance Fresh Foam Evoz Running Shoes
устойчивость New balance Fresh Foam Evoz Running Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
Cleaning kit JASON MARKK Essential Premium Shoe Cleaning Kit JM3691
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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Brooks Glycerin Max
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Brooks Ghost 16
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shoes chanel spuntato A358
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Sneakers GUESS FMLUC8 ELE12 BLACK
Eastland Tahiti II Womens Sandal
Eastland Tahiti II Womens Sandal
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22

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. The Brain Dead x Is A Frightening Nightmare Turned Trail Shoe.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. adidas Boujirun Ivory White Orange Women Running Jogging Casual Shoes FZ0566.
How we test - Wear test
4. Sneakers GEOX D Blomiee B D166HB 0PV22 C9002 Dk Grey.
How we test - No bias
5. classic ballerina shoes Bianco.
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