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Simmi London Melisa square toe chelsea boot with gold plating in black
Simmi London Melisa square toe chelsea boot with gold plating in black
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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
Vectiv Taraval Anodized Sneakers
Vectiv Taraval Anodized Sneakers
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
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)
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How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

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Why NBA Star Stephon Marbury Launched an Inexpensive Starbury Shoe Brand That Costs $15 a Pair
Why NBA Star Stephon Marbury Launched an Inexpensive Starbury Shoe Brand That Costs $15 a Pair
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Red Wing 6 Inch Moc Toe Boot
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Sneaker 1061107 Noir
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Adidas Supernova Rise 2
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Astral Men's Loyak Barefoot Minimalist Shoes - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Astral Men's Loyak Barefoot Minimalist Shoes - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Astral Men's Loyak Barefoot Minimalist Shoes - Comparing the results
3. Alexander McQueen Court high-top sneakers White.
Astral Men's Loyak Barefoot Minimalist Shoes - Wear test
4. what was once a $200 sneaker is now valued at an upwards of.
Astral Men's Loyak Barefoot Minimalist Shoes - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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