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Why Cutting Running Shoes In Half Is Key To Measuring Midsole Softness
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How To Measure Midsole Softness By Cutting Running Shoes In Half? [PDF]

At the RunRepeat lab, we take midsole testing to the next level by making an important sacrifice we carefully cut each shoe in half before measurement. This destructive testing method allows us to place our durometer directly on the exposed foam, giving us completely accurate softness readings without interference from outsole rubber or upper materials. While this approach is significantly more expensive since we purchase all shoes independently rather than accepting brand samples, we believe it’s the only way to…

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