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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
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product eng 1037737 New Balance Athletics Woven Cargo
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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)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest reviews

New Balance Impact Run Tights Womens
New Balance Impact Run Tights Womens
New Balance M990EGN5 x Engineered Garments
New Balance M990EGN5 x Engineered Garments
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New Balance M576 72 euros au lieu de 130 44% Citadium
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
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Adidas Supernova Rise 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
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Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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new balance stellt den 998 made responsibly aus materialresten her
New Balance Sunrise
New Balance Sunrise
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Brooks Glycerin Max
Nike Pegasus 41
Nike Pegasus 41
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New balance Sacs à dos et sacs banane Sacs à cordon
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zapatillas de running New Balance 10k talla 34.5
New Balance M2002RDA Protection Pack Rain Cloud
New Balance M2002RDA Protection Pack Rain Cloud
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
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New Balance 650R Aime Leon Dore White Green

Testing process

NEW BALANCE MS327PBA - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
NEW BALANCE MS327PBA - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
NEW BALANCE MS327PBA - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
NEW BALANCE MS327PBA - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
NEW BALANCE MS327PBA - No bias
5. Felt applique New Balance logo with satin stitch.
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