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14 bought and to be tested

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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.

Prince Williams casual shoe style
Prince Williams casual shoe style
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
all-weather sneakers that pair well with all casual clothes
all-weather sneakers that pair well with all casual clothes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Vans Sk8-hi Pro Black Gum Men Sneakers B9m1
Vans Sk8-hi Pro Black Gum Men Sneakers B9m1
zapatillas de running Adidas trail talla 38
zapatillas de running Adidas trail talla 38
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

his own custom take on the shoe
his own custom take on the shoe
suede-leather closed-toe sandals
suede-leather closed-toe sandals
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Trek Coment panelled sneakers
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Wyatt 40mm ankle boots
Wyatt 40mm ankle boots
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
Larroude Dolly Ankle Strap Platform Sandal
Larroude Dolly Ankle Strap Platform Sandal
Megnya Women's Walking Sandals
Megnya Women's Walking Sandals
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
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A close-up look at Kim Kardashians sandals
A close-up look at Kim Kardashians sandals

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Hoka Bondi 9
Hoka Bondi 9
Boots GEOX D Brogue C D942UC 00043 C9999 Black
Boots GEOX D Brogue C D942UC 00043 C9999 Black
Brooks Glycerin Max
Brooks Glycerin Max
Nike Pegasus 41
Nike Pegasus 41
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
Emporio Armani T-bar leather strap sandals
Emporio Armani T-bar leather strap sandals
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Brooks Ghost Max 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Kendall Jenners Celebrity Shoe Style In 2015
Kendall Jenners Celebrity Shoe Style In 2015

Testing process

How we test - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
How we test - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
How we test - Wear test
4. camouflage-print lace-up shoes.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and Sports no sponsorships.
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