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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.

Black Polka Dot Jadon Platform Boots
Black Polka Dot Jadon Platform Boots
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
Sneakers LEVIS® 233040-634-59 Regular Black
Sneakers LEVIS® 233040-634-59 Regular Black
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Premiata Andy sneakers Bianco
Premiata Andy sneakers Bianco
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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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Nike Air Max 270 Triple Black Men Youth Running Shoes 100
Nike Air Max 270 Triple Black Men Youth Running Shoes 100
Scarpe sneakers nylon ecosuede DS21AX01 XDX031
Scarpe sneakers nylon ecosuede DS21AX01 XDX031
They come up big and wide but very comfy sandals which look stylish
They come up big and wide but very comfy sandals which look stylish
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
running trail pace of 10 12 minutes per mile
running trail pace of 10 12 minutes per mile
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
Emilio Pucci Junior printed scarf-detail sandals
Emilio Pucci Junior printed scarf-detail sandals
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
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Sneaker-obsessed TV personality Tamara Dhia admits shes fond of Leonards personality traits
Sneaker-obsessed TV personality Tamara Dhia admits shes fond of Leonards personality traits

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Hoka Bondi 9
Hoka Bondi 9
Thanks to running
Thanks to running
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zapatillas de running Raidlight ritmo bajo maratón
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Nike Pegasus 41
Scandinavian sneaker connoisseurs
Scandinavian sneaker connoisseurs
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zapatillas de running Air Max apoyo talón talla 38 amarillas
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zapatillas de running Saucony media maratón talla 42
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
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Maison Margiela Sneakers mit Kontrasteinsätzen Schwarz
Maison Margiela Sneakers mit Kontrasteinsätzen Schwarz

Testing process

World Sneaker Champion - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
World Sneaker Champion - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
World Sneaker Champion - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
World Sneaker Champion - Wear test
4. Nike sb blazer court white fuchsia glow cv1658-103 sb blzr skate shoes sneakers.
World Sneaker Champion - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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