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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.

PYK80742 Sneakers bassa
PYK80742 Sneakers bassa
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Packer breakthru shoes & Up There Store
The role of heel counters in running breakthru shoes
The role of heel counters in running breakthru shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
There is no such thing as a hiking boot that can completely block water
There is no such thing as a hiking boot that can completely block water
Womens Camper Boots Wonder Leather Ankle Boots Gore Tex
Womens Camper Boots Wonder Leather Ankle Boots Gore Tex
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ ACTION reality in running breakthru shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running breakthru shoes
Understanding differences between men's and women's running breakthru shoes
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & Rossi)
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & Rossi)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest reviews

Altra Torin 8
Altra Torin 8
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Nike Streakfly 2
Reptor Hi Sneaker
Reptor Hi Sneaker
Inov8 Rossitalon
Inov8 Rossitalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
Campers new Guard mens breakthru shoes
Campers new Guard mens breakthru shoes
adidas Performance Kids breakthru shoes
adidas Performance Kids breakthru shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

Popular reviews

Hoka Bondi 9
Hoka Bondi 9
ASICS Novablast 5
ASICS Novablast 5
Brooks Glycerin Max
Brooks Glycerin Max
Nike Pegasus 41
Nike Pegasus 41
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
Sandals VAGABOND Dioon 4947-080-20 Black
Sandals VAGABOND Dioon 4947-080-20 Black
runners who wants an affordable and comfortable shoe
runners who wants an affordable and comfortable shoe
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
Chiara Ferragni Kids Girls breakthru shoes
Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22

Testing process

Whimsical Shoe Brand Irregular Choice Unveils - Cut in half
1. We cut breakthru shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Whimsical Shoe Brand Irregular Choice Unveils - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Whimsical Shoe Brand Irregular Choice Unveils - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Whimsical Shoe Brand Irregular Choice Unveils - Wear test
4. We also wear test breakthru shoes in their appropriate settings.
Whimsical Shoe Brand Irregular Choice Unveils - No bias
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