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Guides

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

Doni Nahmias at his spring summer 2023 show in Paris wearing the new Five-O sneaker
Doni Nahmias at his spring summer 2023 show in Paris wearing the new Five-O sneaker
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Why cutting running shown shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shown shoes
The role of heel counters in running shown shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Asics Running GT-1000 9 Sneakers grigie
Asics Running GT-1000 9 Sneakers grigie
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Boots talon plat Lacets ronds noirs
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shown shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running shown shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running shown 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

Altra Torin 8
Altra Torin 8
Plimsolls CALVIN KLEIN JEANS Vulcanized Sneaker Laceup Co YM0YM00068 Black BDS
Plimsolls CALVIN KLEIN JEANS Vulcanized Sneaker Laceup Co YM0YM00068 Black BDS
Nike Vaporfly 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Pure2improve Material running Accesorios
Pure2improve Material running Accesorios
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
Gucci Kids TEEN contrast-stitch boots
Gucci Kids TEEN contrast-stitch boots
Chris Webbers basketball shoe from 1995 is back
Chris Webbers basketball shoe from 1995 is back
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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From Bathroom shown shoes To Summer 2022's Most Talked About Slide
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Brooks Ghost 16
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Sneakers from Converses 2019 Pride collection
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Nike Flex Womans Sneaker 38 eher 37
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Tommy Hilfiger bow-embellished 100mm wedge sandals
Tommy Hilfiger bow-embellished 100mm wedge sandals

Testing process

Karma 005 leather low-top sneakers - Cut in half
1. We cut shown shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Karma 005 leather low-top sneakers - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess hombre 20 parameters for each shoe.
Karma 005 leather low-top sneakers - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Karma 005 leather low-top sneakers - Wear test
4. zapatillas de running Zoot hombre talla 38.5.
Karma 005 leather low-top sneakers - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shown shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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