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dsquared2 brown sneaker
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Sneakers CLARKS Ath Flux T 261412696 Navy
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A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
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Rockstud open leather sneakers
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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?

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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. Rick Owens Low sneakers DU02A3802 NDKEH2 BLACK MILK MILK.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. sesiones diarias de running.
How we test - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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