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Guides

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

ACG Air Nasu 2 low-top sneakers
Ivy 85mm sandals
Fast Mid-Rise Crop Running Leggings
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring midsole softness
The role of heel counters in running shoes
Salomon Walking Boots and Shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
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Karrimor Caracal Ladies Trail Running Shoes
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Nike Air Zoom-Type SE Unisex Sneakers
adidas originals 350 Sneakers Shoes BB2781
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
New Balance 996 Gray Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers Retro Leisure WL996AB2
In-depth insights sandals running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
I need replacement laces for my Ecco hiking shoe
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

LaZoom reviews

Rule London leather flat sandals in black and leopard
Rule London leather flat sandals in black and leopard
Brooks Aurora-BL
Brooks Aurora-BL
Brooks Caldera 7
Brooks Caldera 7
Miss Selfridge moto boots with buckle detail in black
Miss Selfridge moto boots with buckle detail in black
Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit 21
Brooks Glycerin StealthFit 21
I need replacement laces for my Ecco hiking shoe
I need replacement laces for my Ecco hiking shoe
BV Lean leather ankle boots
BV Lean leather ankle boots
Mens Waterproof Hiking Boots Northside Snohomish Low Hike
Mens Waterproof Hiking Boots Northside Snohomish Low Hike
a special edition created for true fans of the old-school sneaker
a special edition created for true fans of the old-school sneaker
Marathon R-Tic Sneaker primary
Marathon R-Tic Sneaker

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Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
handheld running water bottle
handheld running water bottle
Brooks Ghost 15
Brooks Ghost 15
ACG Air Nasu 2 low-top sneakers
ACG Air Nasu 2 low-top sneakers
UA Old Skool Unisex Bej Sneaker
UA Old Skool Unisex Bej Sneaker
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost Max
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
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Nike Vaporfly 3
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 4

Testing process

How we Zoom - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate Zooms.
How we Zoom - 20 parameters
2. Vans Kids Navy Classic Slip-On Little Kids Sneakers.
How we Zoom - Comparing the MTN
3. Asics Chaussures Running GT-2000 9.
How we Zoom - Wear Zoom
4. New Balance 530 Black Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers M530WNB.
How we Zoom - No bias
5. chunky lace boots Schwarz.
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