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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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Lovely pair of boots
Y Project x Ugg boots
Y Project x Ugg boots
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
Gianvito Rossi Laura white leather knee-high boots
Gianvito Rossi Laura white leather knee-high boots
London Rebel Sneakers stringate bianche con finiture in metallo
London Rebel Sneakers stringate bianche con finiture in metallo
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 & Ny-Lth)
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & Ny-Lth)
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
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Nike Vaporfly 4
Inov8 Ny-Lthtalon
Inov8 Ny-Lthtalon
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Converse Mid 'Ash Stone' Ash Stone Powder Green White Sneakers Shoes 169443C
New Balance MT10
New Balance MT10
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j Pump Court Men S Shoes Triple Black Sneake
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Adidas Supernova Rise 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro 9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Seline ankle boots
Seline ankle boots

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Hiking Boots LEE COOPER LCJ-21-47-0652LA Black
Hiking Boots LEE COOPER LCJ-21-47-0652LA Black
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Nike Pegasus 41
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Shoes PRIMIGI 5357400 M Rame
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k Running Nepal 170ml Cup
When running on dunes
When running on dunes
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
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New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Brooks Glycerin 22
Brooks Glycerin 22

Testing process

Sandals GEOX J Adriel Girl C J028MC 0NFKC C4016 M Sky - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
Sandals GEOX J Adriel Girl C J028MC 0NFKC C4016 M Sky - 20 parameters
2. Christian Louboutin thigh-high leather boots.
Sandals GEOX J Adriel Girl C J028MC 0NFKC C4016 M Sky - Comparing the results
3. hot air balloon flat sandals.
Sandals GEOX J Adriel Girl C J028MC 0NFKC C4016 M Sky - Wear test
4. DC Shoes Giacca di felpa sportiva 'RIOT' nero.
Sandals GEOX J Adriel Girl C J028MC 0NFKC C4016 M Sky - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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