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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.

Comfort Sandal EG6514 Black
Comfort Sandal EG6514 Black
nike ultrafly 028 20936785 250
sneakers Sfera Pony SF-PN-WG
Sandals RIEKER 20802-00 Schwarz Kombi
Sandals RIEKER 20802-00 Schwarz Kombi
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Sneakers SKECHERS Texlor 403770L BBK Black
Sneakers SKECHERS Texlor 403770L BBK Black
Boots CLARKS Braxin Peak 261645767 Dark Brown Leather
Boots CLARKS Braxin Peak 261645767 Dark Brown Leather
Sandals KOTYL 0567 Beżowy Zamsz
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?

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Altra Torin 8
Altra Torin 8
nike streakfly 2 22864143 250
Sandals INUOVO 113016 Pewter
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Levis® Curve 725™ High Rise Boot Cut Jeans
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
You like shoes that match well with both casual and athletic attire
You like shoes that match well with both casual and athletic attire
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
adidas supernova rise 2 22781441 250
Shoes DIGEL Sebastian 1001956 20
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Nike Air Max Tailwind IV SE CJ0641-100 Herren Schuhe Sneaker Sport Laufen Neu 41
Nike Air Max Tailwind IV SE CJ0641-100 Herren Schuhe Sneaker Sport Laufen Neu 41

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Gianvito Rossi Bilbao 30mm sandals Black
Gianvito Rossi Bilbao 30mm sandals Black
zapatillas de running ASICS competición neutro constitución ligera pie normal talla 42
zapatillas de running ASICS competición neutro constitución ligera pie normal talla 42
Suede ® low-top sneakers with lace-front closure and brand logo charm at the vamp
Suede ® low-top sneakers with lace-front closure and brand logo charm at the vamp
nike pegasus 41 21635997 250
Nike Pegasus 41
complemented the number with blue sneakers
complemented the number with blue sneakers
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Running trail Chaussures Taille 48
Running trail Chaussures Taille 48
M&S Collection Slingback Shoes
M&S Collection Slingback Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
Adidas Ultraboost W 4.0 Primeknit Black White Women Running
zapatillas de running trail voladoras 10k talla 42.5 negras más de 100
zapatillas de running trail voladoras 10k talla 42.5 negras más de 100

Testing process

4 Shoes Core Black Mens - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
4 Shoes Core Black Mens - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
4 Shoes Core Black Mens - Comparing the results
3. Sandals RYŁKO 5DBC7_A8 Granatowy 1NK.
4 Shoes Core Black Mens - Wear test
4. zapatillas de running trail ritmo medio apoyo talón talla 45.
4 Shoes Core Black Mens - No bias
5. Mens adidas originals multix shoes.
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