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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
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Кеди vans шкіра оригінал
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
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Tony Hawk wearing Vans in 1983
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Vans Sk8-hi 138 Decon Wade Goodall Black Yellow White Me
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 skools

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vans old skool vlt lx leather chilli pepper black
Nike Streakfly 2
Nike Streakfly 2
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Inov8 Trailtalon
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Vans UE Era Vita och rödbruna sneakers
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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
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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VANS OLD SKOOL VSUEDE CANVAS BLACK TRUE WHITE
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Vans Sk8 Hi Luella Bartley Vintage Checkerboard
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el producto Vans Ua Bold Ni EU 42 1 2 Marshmallow True White
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New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
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el producto Vans Sk8-mid EU 44 1 2 Multi True White

Vans Sk8-hi 138 Decon Wade Goodall Black Yellow White Me | 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. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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