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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
Sneakers JACK&JONES Jfwcorp 12203649 Anthracite
Sneakers JACK&JONES Jfwcorp 12203649 Anthracite
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Wade shared images of his Way of Wade 9 shoe on
Wade shared images of his Way of Wade 9 shoe on
Various boots from the 1954 K2 expedition
Various boots from the 1954 K2 expedition
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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

Stylist Marni Senofonte wearing Reebok Floatride sneakers at the brands Run N Style event
Stylist Marni Senofonte wearing Reebok Floatride sneakers at the brands Run N Style event
and the Running Injury Clinic
and the Running Injury Clinic
Alexander McQueen Chelsea Tread Slick Leather Boots Ss 2021
Alexander McQueen Chelsea Tread Slick Leather Boots Ss 2021
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Knee High Boots CATERPILLAR Zeke Hiker Shoe P725138 Black
Knee High Boots CATERPILLAR Zeke Hiker Shoe P725138 Black
Desert Wind Gray Suede Leather Chukka Boots
Desert Wind Gray Suede Leather Chukka Boots
Shoes KAPPA 260604 Black White 1110
Shoes KAPPA 260604 Black White 1110
Adidas Supernova Rise 2
Adidas Supernova Rise 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
logo band leather sneakers
The UA Embiid One is a great shoe
The UA Embiid One is a great shoe

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a refined silhouette of the former Disrupt sneaker
a refined silhouette of the former Disrupt sneaker
zapatillas de running Inov-8 mixta pie normal amarillas
zapatillas de running Inov-8 mixta pie normal amarillas
Brooks Glycerin Max
Brooks Glycerin Max
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zapatillas de running trail pie cavo talla 26
Sneakers mit Monogrammmuster
Sneakers mit Monogrammmuster
Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour Golf Shoe Black
Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour Golf Shoe Black
the educator kept warm in a midi-length black coat worn with her go-to sneakers
the educator kept warm in a midi-length black coat worn with her go-to sneakers
lightweight shoes for performance training and racing
lightweight shoes for performance training and racing
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
Trail Running Movie 8
Cole zipped ankle boots
Cole zipped ankle boots

Testing process

metallic-effect leather boots - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
metallic-effect leather boots - 20 parameters
2. igniting shoe burning.
metallic-effect leather boots - Comparing the results
3. Running Is The Only Place Where I Feel Like I Have Freedom.
metallic-effect leather boots - Wear test
4. Manebi WOMEN SHOES FLAT SHOES.
metallic-effect leather boots - No bias
5. Saint Laurent leather Noah 10 sandals.
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