Running Shoes
Adidas Takumi Sen 9 Review: A Lighter Racing Flat for Short Distances
Adidas drops nearly half an ounce from its super light racing flat while keeping the cushioning and snappy ride that made it a short-distance favourite.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 186 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Trail Running Shoes
Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2 Review: A Durable Neutral Trail Shoe with a Firm Ride
A detailed look at the Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2, an abrasion-resistant neutral trail running shoe with a standout outsole, a firm Lightstrike EVA midsole, and a few fit quirks to weigh before buying.
Trail Running Shoes
Adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra: First Run Impressions of a Carbon-Plated Trail Shoe
A plated trail running shoe built with ultrarunners for tough mountain terrain. Our first 10k on sand dunes and tarmac reveals real strengths and one stubborn flaw.
Trail Running Shoes
Adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra Review: Great on Paper, Flawed on Muddy Trails
After 60 miles of testing, this plated trail shoe impresses with fit and midsole feel but stumbles badly on technical and muddy ground.
Running Shoes
Adidas Ultra Boost 5 vs Ultra Boost 5X: Which One Should You Buy?
Two nearly identical Adidas Ultra Boost models with one key difference: the cage. Here is how the Ultra Boost 5 and 5X compare for daily miles and casual wear.
Running Shoes
Adidas Adios Pro 2 vs New Balance RC Elite 2: Two Marathon Super Shoes Head to Head
Two of the best marathon shoes on the market, compared on specs, underfoot feel, upper fit, and grip to help you pick the right race day weapon.
Running Shoes
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 vs the Super Shoe Field: Six Marathon Racers Compared
How the Adizero Adios Pro 3 stacks up against the Asics Metaspeed Sky Plus, Nike Vaporfly and Alphafly Next% 2, Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 and Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite.
Running Shoes
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 vs Hoka Mach X: Which Plated Performance Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two plated performance trainers with partial super foam midsoles, aimed at different kinds of running. Here is how the Boston 12 and Mach X differ in fit, ride, and stability.
Running Shoes
Adidas Adizero SL Review: The Daily Trainer Adidas Fans Have Been Waiting For
A Lightstrike and Lightstrike Pro daily trainer that blends easy-run comfort with surprising speed, plus three rivals worth comparing before you buy.
Running Shoes
Aero Glide 3 Review: A Lighter, More Comfortable Daily Trainer
The Aero Glide 3 pairs a new supercritical foam with an inside-out seamless upper for a daily trainer that stays light without giving up durability.
Trail Running
Affordable Trail Running Kit 2026: A Full Setup for Less Than One Premium Shoe
We built a complete trail running setup, shoes to head torch, for under £275: the price of a single pair of Speedland SL:PDX. Here is what we picked and what each item promises.
Tech
AirPods for Runners: AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro vs AirPods 2
A runner-focused comparison of Apple's three mainstream wireless earbuds, covering battery life, fit, sound, and which one earns your money.
Fountain Pens
Akruti Blender Fountain Pen Review: A Clever Idea That Fails in Practice
A $40 Indian fountain pen with three ink chambers and a titanium nib promises custom ink mixing. In testing, it fell short in nearly every way.
Running Shoes
Altra Forward Experience vs Hoka Clifton 9: Which Neutral Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two rocker-profiled neutral trainers with similar specs on paper but very different ride experiences. Here is how the Altra Forward Experience and Hoka Clifton 9 compare.
Trail Running Shoes
Altra Lone Peak 5 Review: Comfort-First Trail Shoe After 100 Miles
A zero-drop, foot-shaped trail runner with plush Ego foam that excels on easy miles, with a few trade-offs on fast or rocky terrain.
Trail Running Shoes
Altra Lone Peak 7 First Run: Back to Altra's Most Popular Trail Shoe
A 12-mile test across Cornish coast path, mud, wet rock and snow. Strong lockdown and superb grip on rock, with a couple of caveats worth knowing.
Trail Running Shoes
Altra Lone Peak 7 vs Inov-8 Trailfly G 270 V2: Zero Drop Trail Shoes Compared
Two popular zero drop trail running shoes go head to head on fit, cushioning, grip, and performance to help you pick the right pair.
Trail Running Shoes
Altra Lone Peak 8 Review: A Natural-Feeling Daily Trail Shoe
Initial impressions of the Altra Lone Peak 8: a zero-drop trail runner with a wide toe box, sticky MaxTrac outsole, and a grounded ride for everyday trail use.
Trail Running Shoes
Altra Mont Blanc Elite First Impressions: A Cushioned Zero-Drop Racer Tested on the Cornish Coast
A near 10-mile first run on technical coastal trails reveals a comfortable, grippy ultra racing shoe with one notable fit question mark.
Trail Running Shoes
Altra Mont Blanc Review: A Solid Zero-Drop Trail Shoe with One Notable Flaw
Altra's Mont Blanc brings a bouncy EGO MAX midsole, Vibram grip, and a great upper mesh, but heel slip keeps it out of the top tier of trail racers.
Running Shoes
Altra Paradigm 6 Review: A Zero-Drop Stability Shoe for Recovery Miles
Altra's Paradigm 6 pairs gentle guide rail stability with a grippy FootPod outsole and Ego Max cushioning, but the upper fit raises some sizing questions.
Running Shoes
Altra Paradigm 7 Review: A Rare Zero-Drop Stability Running Shoe
Altra's Paradigm 7 is the only zero-drop moderate stability shoe on the market, with tall sidewall guidance, a firmer responsive midsole, and a roomy toe box.
Running Shoes
Altra Provision 6 Review: A Durable, Supportive Zero-Drop Daily Trainer
The Altra Provision 6 pairs zero-drop geometry with gentle guidance and standout grip. Here is who it suits, and who should probably look elsewhere.
Running Shoes
Altra Rivera 2 Review: A Zero-Drop Daily Trainer That Finally Gets Ground Feel Right
After 50 miles, the Altra Rivera 2 earns an 8.0 score with a standout upper, balanced midsole, and just enough ground contact feel.
Running Shoes
Altra Vanish Tempo Review: A Lightweight Tempo Trainer with Altra's New EGO PRO MSLE Foam
Altra's non-plated lightweight trainer debuts EGO PRO MSLE foam with a low-volume anatomic fit, 33mm of heel stack, and a zero-drop ride built for uptempo daily training.
Running Shoes
Altra Via Olympus 2 Review: Max Cushion, Zero Drop, Finally True to Size
Altra's most cushioned daily trainer gets a smarter fit and a smoother ride. Here is what the Via Olympus 2 delivers and who it suits best.
Running Shoes
Altra Via Olympus 2 vs Hoka Bondi 8: Max Cushion Comparison
Two of the most cushioned shoes in their lineups face off. We compare weight, stack height, fit, and ride to help you pick the right one for running, walking, or long days on your feet.
Running Shoes
Anta C2025 GT Review: A Carbon-Plated Sleeper for Tempo Days
A nitrogen-infused PEBA midsole, full carbon plate, and $180 price tag make the Anta C2025 GT one of the more interesting speed-day bargains around.
Wearables
Apple Watch SE Review: 30 Days Without an iPhone
A 30-day test of living with the Apple Watch SE instead of a phone, covering running performance, daily usability, battery life, and where it falls short.
Wearables
Apple Watch Series 7: A Sport and Fitness Review
A detailed look at the Apple Watch Series 7 for sport and fitness, including GPS and heart rate accuracy testing in easy and tough conditions.