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The 10 Rarest Sneakers Of All Time | 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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Test your true shoe love in our second edition of Ultimate Shoe Quiz
Scarpe Trail Running Lone Peak All-Weather Low
Scarpe Trail Running Lone Peak All-Weather Low
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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Step up your casual sneaker style this season wearing the ™ Monogramme sneaker
Womens Dunlop Open Toe Sandal
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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Asics Sportstyle Gel-lyte Iii Blush Feather Gray Running
Asics Sportstyle Gel-lyte Iii Blush Feather Gray Running
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Nike Streakfly 2
Nike Vaporfly 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
The 10 Rarest Sneakers Of All Time
The 10 Rarest Sneakers Of All Time
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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Kathryn Hahn paired nude sandals with a Vilshenko gown at the Bad Moms premiere
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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Plimsolls TOMMY HILFIGER Iconic Kesha Sneaker FW0FW02823 Desert Sky DW5
Plimsolls TOMMY HILFIGER Iconic Kesha Sneaker FW0FW02823 Desert Sky DW5
Karl Lagerfeld Sneakers Plexikonic Bianco
Karl Lagerfeld Sneakers Plexikonic Bianco
Nike Sunray Protect 3 PS Little Kids Sandals Pink Prime-Sangria-White dh9462-602
Nike Sunray Protect 3 PS Little Kids Sandals Pink Prime-Sangria-White dh9462-602
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Nike Pegasus 41
Channel Kacey Musgraves in these similar ugly sandals
Channel Kacey Musgraves in these similar ugly sandals
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
zapatillas de running hombre asfalto talla 45
zapatillas de running hombre asfalto talla 45
Scarosso Bella crocodile-effect sandals
Scarosso Bella crocodile-effect sandals
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
Zoom Freak 3 Basketball Shoe
Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22

Testing process

Abby block heel sandals - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Abby block heel sandals - 20 parameters
2. Brain Dead x Bosey Boot.
Abby block heel sandals - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Abby block heel sandals - Wear test
4. zapatillas de running Saucony entrenamiento talla 42.
Abby block heel sandals - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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