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Guides

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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The sequel to one of the hottest sneakers of 2017
Sea Shell patch ballerina shoes White
Sea Shell patch ballerina shoes White
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?

Latest reviews

Altra Torin 8
Altra Torin 8
zapatillas de running adidas terrex hombre talla 45 moradas
zapatillas de running adidas terrex hombre talla 45 moradas
Nike Vaporfly 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Sneakers JJ174277 Navy
Sneakers JJ174277 Navy
Comme Des Garçons Shirt low-top leather sneakers Nero
Comme Des Garçons Shirt low-top leather sneakers Nero
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
Adidas Supernova Rise 2
Adidas Supernova Rise 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
Ribbon Cavalier Boots
Women's Grey Classic Short II Boots
Women's Grey Classic Short II Boots

Popular reviews

Sneakers AVO-303-006 Pink
Sneakers AVO-303-006 Pink
ASICS Novablast 5
ASICS Novablast 5
Clarks Corsio Strap Women S Flat Sandals Natural Canva
Clarks Corsio Strap Women S Flat Sandals Natural Canva
Nike Pegasus 41
Nike Pegasus 41
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
mm leather boots Black
mm leather boots Black
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Brooks Ghost Max 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
Maison Margiela Tabi split-toe leather shoes
Sneaker Aran Suede Marino
Sneaker Aran Suede Marino

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. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Sneakers Calebb FL5CBB ELE12 PINK.
How we test - Wear test
4. Over-Knee Boots JENNY FAIRY PLATFORM-02KW Brown.
How we test - No bias
5. Shoe Buyer's Guide.
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