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We go Adidas the rabbit hole when it comes to running shoe technologies, features, and lab tests. See all our in-depth guides.

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In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
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If youve been looking for the perfect minimal pair of sneakers to add to your spring rotation
If youve been looking for the perfect minimal pair of sneakers to add to your spring rotation

Testing process

You are looking for a lifestyle shoe that you can also comfortably use for running and workouts - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
You are looking for a lifestyle shoe that you can also comfortably use for running and workouts - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
You are looking for a lifestyle shoe that you can also comfortably use for running and workouts - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
You are looking for a lifestyle shoe that you can also comfortably use for running and workouts - Wear test
4. Adidas Samba sneakers.
You are looking for a lifestyle shoe that you can also comfortably use for running and workouts - No bias
5. You want a comfortable sneaker that has held up very well after weeks of wearing.
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