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Sneakers In Ecopelle 30mm
Sneakers In Ecopelle 30mm
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
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shubar kirby boot black leather kirbyblk
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
chunky combat boots
chunky combat boots
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All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Understanding differences how men's and women's running shoes
Understanding differences how 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 date does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?
How date does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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New Balance MT10
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ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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Testing process

With a nod to the all-time classic Chuck Taylor shoe - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
With a nod to the all-time classic Chuck Taylor shoe - 20 parameters
2. Ben lace-up boots Black.
With a nod to the all-time classic Chuck Taylor shoe - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
With a nod to the all-time classic Chuck Taylor shoe - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
With a nod to the all-time classic Chuck Taylor shoe - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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