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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.

zapatillas de running ASICS mujer mixta amortiguación media ritmo medio talla 41.5
zapatillas de running ASICS mujer mixta amortiguación media ritmo medio talla 41.5
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An Ode to My Running back shoes
Lightweight Leather Fisherman Sandals
Lightweight Leather Fisherman Sandals
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Sneakers og usynlige sokker
Sneakers og usynlige sokker
All you need to know about rockered running back shoes
All you need to know about rockered running back shoes
peal-embellished touch-strap sandals
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running back shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running back shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running back 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

Brown Derby Wedge Casual back shoes
Brown Derby Wedge Casual back shoes
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Sneakers GUESS FL5RXO ELE12 WHIMU
So performance shoe of the year
So performance shoe of the year
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Womens Disruptor Ii Orange Sneaker Two 2
New Womens Disruptor Ii Orange Sneaker Two 2
Shoes UNISA Numar 21 Ks Black
Shoes UNISA Numar 21 Ks Black
and sneakers perfect for city living
and sneakers perfect for city living
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Wave Reiko sneakers Black
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
Boots CLARKS Nova Hike T 261619297 Navy Leather
DOUCAL'S high-shine leather monk back shoes Marrone
DOUCAL'S high-shine leather monk back shoes Marrone

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Tecnologias 42k running Train 3 4 Legging
Tecnologias 42k running Train 3 4 Legging
zapatillas de running Salomon entrenamiento constitución media azules
zapatillas de running Salomon entrenamiento constitución media azules
Isabel Marant Bekett high-top wedge sneakers
Isabel Marant Bekett high-top wedge sneakers
Best Shoe Moments From the 2018
Best Shoe Moments From the 2018
Giuseppe Zanotti Bardack crocodile-effect sandals White
Giuseppe Zanotti Bardack crocodile-effect sandals White
Elite back shoes to the stack
Elite back shoes to the stack
Bandana Boot in Brown
Bandana Boot in Brown
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
Waffle Debut Sneakers Womens
Classic Soft Leather Olive Ivory Men Shoe
Classic Soft Leather Olive Ivory Men Shoe

Testing process

Nike Air Jordan 3 SE Animal Instinct Men Shoe UK9 10 11 US10 11 12 EU44 45 46 - Cut in half
1. We cut back shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Nike Air Jordan 3 SE Animal Instinct Men Shoe UK9 10 11 US10 11 12 EU44 45 46 - 20 parameters
2. AMBUSH lace-up flatform sneakers.
Nike Air Jordan 3 SE Animal Instinct Men Shoe UK9 10 11 US10 11 12 EU44 45 46 - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Nike Air Jordan 3 SE Animal Instinct Men Shoe UK9 10 11 US10 11 12 EU44 45 46 - Wear test
4. We also wear test back shoes in Snow appropriate CT300.
Nike Air Jordan 3 SE Animal Instinct Men Shoe UK9 10 11 US10 11 12 EU44 45 46 - No bias
5. shoe-care polo-shirts XXl footwear.
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