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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.

Reform low-top sneakers
Reform low-top sneakers
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Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
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Men S Saucony Triumph Iso Running Shoes Nds Euc Sz 11 11w
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
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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

Wearers looking for a shoe that doesnt require any break-in periods is what you are after
Wearers looking for a shoe that doesnt require any break-in periods is what you are after
Could do with more ventilation as it's a triathlon shoe
Could do with more ventilation as it's a triathlon shoe
Empire Microsuede Boots
Empire Microsuede Boots
Inov8 Trailtalon
Inov8 Trailtalon
Track faded-blue sneakers
Track faded-blue sneakers
Alexander McQueen Blue Tread Slick High Sneakers
Alexander McQueen Blue Tread Slick High Sneakers
Sneaker Bordo 102e-620
Sneaker Bordo 102e-620
Clarks Originals Women's Wallabee Boot in Tan Cow Print
Clarks Originals Women's Wallabee Boot in Tan Cow Print
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
RETRO HIGH SNEAKERS
Brooks Launch 11
Brooks Launch 11

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Converse x Kith Chuck 70 Hi sneakers "Black"
Converse x Kith Chuck 70 Hi sneakers "Black"
printed sole sneakers Pink
printed sole sneakers Pink
Brooks Glycerin Max
Brooks Glycerin Max
Women's UA Flow Velociti Wind 2 Running Shoes
Women's UA Flow Velociti Wind 2 Running Shoes
Converse Chuck 1970s High Canvas Shoes
Converse Chuck 1970s High Canvas Shoes
Cite ankle boots
Cite ankle boots
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Brooks Ghost Max 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
CAR SHOE KUD0063F32 F0003 Furs & Skins Calf Leather
Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22

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. DSQUARED2 LEATHER COWBOY BOOTS.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Chelsea boots FLY LONDON Salv P143195001 Dk Brown.
How we test - Wear test
4. More Stars Who Love Their Veja Sneakers.
How we test - No bias
5. Isabel Marant Lasteen boots.
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