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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
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Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 6 men's Shoes Trainers in White
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
HOKA Women's Carbon X 2 Shoes in White Blazing Orange
HOKA Women's Carbon X 2 Shoes in White Blazing Orange
H357 lace-front sneakers
H357 lace-front sneakers
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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stuck with its sponsored athlete and launched the RG3 Energy Boost training shoe in 2014
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ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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Nike Pegasus 41
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
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Pre-owned Marble Platform Sandals

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. JEMSA CROSS Sandals.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we test - Wear test
4. Rockport fall 17 womens boot with back zipper.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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