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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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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The sluiten of heel counters in running shoes
The sluiten of heel counters in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Reebok x Victoria Beckham Rapide sneaker in beige and orange
Reebok x Victoria Beckham Rapide sneaker in beige and orange
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
Twilly low-top 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?

Latest reviews

Altra Torin 8
Altra Torin 8
Twilly low-top sneakers
Twilly low-top sneakers
With the shoes Quicklace system
With the shoes Quicklace system
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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Adidas Supernova Rise 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Lou Hodgson on running all over the world
Lou Hodgson on running all over the world

Popular reviews

Hoka Bondi 9
Hoka Bondi 9
ASICS Novablast 5
ASICS Novablast 5
Shoes GINO ROSSI MMU488-ASTER-04 Beżowy
Shoes GINO ROSSI MMU488-ASTER-04 Beżowy
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Nike Pegasus 41
faux-fur trim high-top sneakers
faux-fur trim high-top sneakers
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
PS PAUL SMITH DAMON SNEAKERS
PS PAUL SMITH DAMON SNEAKERS
Heidi Klum paired her cropped jeans and T-shirt with flat sandals
Heidi Klum paired her cropped jeans and T-shirt with flat sandals
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
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Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22

Testing process

Trekky pearl-detail sandals Schwarz - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Trekky pearl-detail sandals Schwarz - 20 parameters
2. RHUDE V2 Bandana Sneaker.
Trekky pearl-detail sandals Schwarz - Comparing the results
3. Kanye West in A Bathing Ape sneakers.
Trekky pearl-detail sandals Schwarz - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in Casadei appropriate settings.
Trekky pearl-detail sandals Schwarz - No bias
5. Caratteristiche Vibram fivefingers Scarpe Trail Running V Alpha.
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