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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 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
Stacked Rainbow sneaker in multi
Stacked Rainbow sneaker in multi
Stacked Rainbow sneaker in multi
Stacked Rainbow sneaker in multi
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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Stacked Rainbow sneaker in multi | Testing process

How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Doucals almond-toe lace-up ankle boots.
How we test - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. A close-up look at Billy Porter s block-heeled boots.
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