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

Air Jordan 1 883
Air Jordan 1 883
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Why cutting Brave shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in Brave shoes
The role of heel counters in Brave shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
The definitive guide to Brave shoe breathability
The definitive guide to Brave shoe breathability
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All you need to know about rockered Brave shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in Brave shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's Brave shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's Brave shoes
In-depth insights into Brave shoe outsoles (road & trail)
In-depth insights into Brave shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much Pinksicle the weight vary across different Brave shoe sizes?
How much Pinksicle the weight vary across different Brave shoe sizes?

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Testing process

Noir Jordan Course - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Noir Jordan Course - 20 parameters
2. Jordan 4 Canyon Purple Matching Shirts Gior Skull Drip.
Noir Jordan Course - Comparing the results
3. Roll Out and Peep This $23k Transformers x Air Jordan 5 Sample.
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Noir Jordan Course - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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