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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
Shock absorption in running shoes: Explained and tested
Shock absorption in running shoes: Explained and tested
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
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

Latest reviews

ASICS Gel Kayano 32
ASICS Gel Kayano 32
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Adidas Questar 3
Adidas Questar 3
Adidas Ultrarun 5
Adidas Ultrarun 5
Merrell Antora 3
Merrell Antora 3
Xero Shoes Prio
Xero Shoes Prio
Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
Adidas Adizero Boston 13
Adidas Adizero Boston 13
On Cloudsurfer 2
On Cloudsurfer 2
Salomon Aero Glide 3
Salomon Aero Glide 3

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New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
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Nike Vomero 18
Nike Vomero 18
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Nike Pegasus Premium
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

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 standardised, and our results are comparable.

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