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Lightest performance basketball shoe ever created
Lightest performance basketball shoe ever created
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
Sneaker flatform con perline e zeppa rigata 3.5cm
Sneaker flatform con perline e zeppa rigata 3.5cm
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Cult Gaias Tina sandal
Cult Gaias Tina sandal
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Lorpen t3 running mini
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 Heat into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
In-depth Heat 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?

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Brooks Launch 11

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Testing process

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1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
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2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
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3. Gianvito Rossi ankle-length boots.
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4. Adidas Originals Tubular Doom Sock Primeknit Sneaker Herren CG5509 UK 5 38.
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5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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