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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 RICOSTAs.

x Salomon sock-style sneakers
The ultimate RICOSTA to running shoe foams
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
Suicoke thong-strap sandals
Timberland Killington 6 Inch vetefärgade boots
Pascal Floral Mash Up Boots
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The definitive RICOSTA to running shoe breathability
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A closer look at Gigi Hadids Amiri sneakers
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ 32.890.87 reality in running shoes
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
Sneakers SIMEN 00790 Black
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest reviews

Ideal road running shoe for runners who have neutral pronation
Ideal road running shoe for runners who have neutral pronation
Tecnologias Vibram fivefingers Spyridon Trail Running Schuhe
Tecnologias Vibram fivefingers Spyridon Trail Running Schuhe
Brunello Cucinelli thigh-high suede boots
Brunello Cucinelli thigh-high suede boots
Toe Cap Boots
Toe Cap Boots
Boots GEOX U Brayden 2Fit Abx D U54N1D 00043 C9999 Black
Boots GEOX U Brayden 2Fit Abx D U54N1D 00043 C9999 Black
ASICS Dynablast 4 primary
ASICS Dynablast 4
Shoes NELLI BLU AKI80011-5 Denim
Shoes NELLI BLU AKI80011-5 Denim
Altra Rivera 4 primary
Altra Rivera 4
Salomon Genesis
Salomon Genesis
Altra Timp 5
Altra Timp 5

Popular reviews

k Running Blød Kolbe Atlas 250ml
k Running Blød Kolbe Atlas 250ml
Chelsea boots BADURA 5563 Black
Chelsea boots BADURA 5563 Black
Jil Sander two-tone chunky low-top sneakers
Jil Sander two-tone chunky low-top sneakers
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Nike Pegasus 40
Florens Slide Sandal
Florens Slide Sandal
Las mejores rutas de trail running por la Sierra de Madrid
Las mejores rutas de trail running por la Sierra de Madrid
Ideal road running shoe for runners who have neutral pronation
Ideal road running shoe for runners who have neutral pronation
Nike Vaporfly 3
Nike Vaporfly 3
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23

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. x Salomon sock-style sneakers.
How we test - Comparing the results
3. Llegamos a una de las zonas con mayor peso en las zapatillas de trail running.
How we test - Wear test
4. On Running On Cloud Hi Edge Defy Navy Black 28-99395-401.
How we test - No bias
5. No bias: we buy all the shoes on our own and accept no sponsorships.
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