900+ shoes reviewed and cut in half

11 currently testing

27 bought and to be tested

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Running Running
Hiking Hiking
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Walking Walking
Training Training
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nike le bron witness 8 main 22697959 250 Basketball
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Guides

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

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
retiring from competitive running
retiring from competitive running
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
more minimal running shoe
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?

Latest reviews

Lais Ribeiro wearing a slinky black dress with strappy sandals
Lais Ribeiro wearing a slinky black dress with strappy sandals
Nike ACG Mountain Fly Low Shoe Black
Nike ACG Mountain Fly Low Shoe Black
Nike Streakfly 2
Nike Streakfly 2
Nike Vaporfly 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
more minimal running shoe
more minimal running shoe
Osaka crystal buckle sneakers
Osaka crystal buckle sneakers
Emilio Pucci abstract-print slip-on sandals Rosa
Emilio Pucci abstract-print slip-on sandals Rosa
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
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Hoka Bondi 9
Hoka Bondi 9
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Nike React Element 55 Running Shoes Black Dark Gray Men 6-8
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Sneakers FILA Orbit Low 110308.13071 White
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stretch-knit chunky sole sneakers
Tênis Running K-Rookie
Tênis Running K-Rookie
visvim Derby Shoes
visvim Derby Shoes
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Many people put the Pro and the Speed at the top of the list for speed shoes
Many people put the Pro and the Speed at the top of the list for speed shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22

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. zapatillas de running Adidas niño niña ritmo medio 10k talla 40.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Kendall Jenner Rides a Horse Bareback in an Odd Shoe Choice in Commercial.
How we test - Wear test
4. Veja Womens V-10 Mesh Basketball Sneaker.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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