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Guides

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
What makes a running shoe faster?
What makes a running shoe faster?
Behind the price tag of running shoes
Behind the price tag of running shoes
Shock absorption in running shoes
Shock absorption in running shoes
Energy return in running shoes explained
Energy return in running shoes explained
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
The role of heel counters in running shoes
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
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
All you need to know about rockered running shoes

Latest reviews

Brooks Hyperion Max 4
Brooks Hyperion Max 4
Mizuno Neo Vista 3
Mizuno Neo Vista 3
Brooks Ghost Max 4
Brooks Ghost Max 4
New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v9
New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v9
adidas Hyperboost Run
adidas Hyperboost Run
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
ASICS Novablast 6
ASICS Novablast 6
ASICS GT 1000 15
ASICS GT 1000 15
Skechers Aero Razor
Skechers Aero Razor
Altra Timp 6
Altra Timp 6

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New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6
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Brooks Ghost 18
ASICS Superblast 3
ASICS Superblast 3
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Nike Vomero Premium
New Balance 1080 v15
New Balance 1080 v15
adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
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Brooks Glycerin 23

Testing process

How we test - 20 parameters
1. We buy shoes with our own money, cut them in half, and assess over 30 parameters for each shoe.
How we test - Wear test
2. We wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
How we test - comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.

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