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

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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
The role of heel counters in running shoes
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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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe court 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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Nike Streakfly 2
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Inov8 Trailtalon
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ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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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 767792c tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. Caratteristiche New balance Scarpe Trail Running Fresh Foam Hierro V6.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Mens Asics Novablast Running Shoes S 12 M Used Vgc 1011b127.
How we test - ptby test
4. We also ptby 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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