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We go down the rabbit hole when it comes to res shoe technologies, features, and lab tests. See all our in-depth anthrazit.

The ultimate guide to res shoe foams
The ultimate guide to res shoe foams
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Why cutting res shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
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nike air max plus tn ultra limit jade white 881560 400 sport shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
The definitive guide to res shoe breathability
The definitive guide to res shoe breathability
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All you need to know about rockered res shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe drop blaze differ from reality in res shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's res shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's res shoes
In-depth insights into res shoe outsoles (road & trail)
In-depth insights into res shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different res shoe sizes?
How much does the weight vary across different res shoe sizes?

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Altra Torin 8
Altra Torin 8
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Nike Streakfly 2
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Nike Vaporfly 4
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Inov8 Trailtalon
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hiking boots hugo newron 50459792 10238143 01 black
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tory burch miller over the knee boots item
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
under armour charged rogue marathon res shoessneakers
under armour charged rogue marathon res shoessneakers
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
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New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
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runners world 2017 fall shoe guide | Testing process

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1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
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3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
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