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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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Asics Gel Noosa Tri 13 Gs Kids Running Shoes Boys Girl
The Antique of heel counters in running shoes
The Antique of heel counters in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
ASH Play studded strappy sandals
ASH Play studded strappy sandals
Sneakers X8X106 XK262 N763
Sneakers X8X106 XK262 N763
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

Sneakers FURLA Binding YE24FBD-BX0080-0666S-1-035-20-AL-3 Toni Blu
Sneakers FURLA Binding YE24FBD-BX0080-0666S-1-035-20-AL-3 Toni Blu
Lambretta Strick-Sneaker in Marine
Lambretta Strick-Sneaker in Marine
Active at Altitude Running Camp
Active at Altitude Running Camp
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
Testers prone to injury loved how the shoe absorbed shock
Testers prone to injury loved how the shoe absorbed shock
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
sneakers Converse talla 46
sneakers Converse talla 46
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Monaco perforated sneakers
top 10 sneakers in the sale at Nike
top 10 sneakers in the sale at Nike

Popular reviews

more like my running shoes that are 8mm
more like my running shoes that are 8mm
ASICS Novablast 5
ASICS Novablast 5
The most desirable sneakers
The most desirable sneakers
adidas Sleeping Triple Beauty platform sneakers
adidas Sleeping Triple Beauty platform sneakers
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Brooks Ghost Max 2
mens shoes tom ford
mens shoes tom ford
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22

Testing process

Classy street shoes - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Classy street shoes - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
Classy street shoes - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
Classy street shoes - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
Classy street shoes - No bias
5. The five most common running injuriesand how to make sure you never get them.
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