Trail Running Shoes
Brooks Catamount 4 Review: A Versatile Trail Shoe That Wants to Race
The Brooks Catamount 4 adds stack and updated midsole tech while keeping the fit and grip the line is known for. Here's how it holds up on the trail.
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Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 194 / 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
Brooks Divide 3 Review: An Easy Entry Into Trail Running
A $100 trail-road hybrid with a comfortable wider fit, DNA Loft cushioning, and full-coverage lugs that handle mixed surfaces without fuss.
Running Shoes
Brooks Divide 4 Review: A Budget Road-to-Trail Shoe That Punches Above Its Price
At around $100, the Brooks Divide 4 offers a versatile road-trail hybrid experience with solid grip, a softening midsole, and just enough ground feel to be genuinely fun.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 14 GTX Review: A Weatherproof Daily Trainer Built to Last
A neutral road trainer with a Gore-Tex liner, dense DNA Loft midsole, and a durable blown rubber outsole, best suited to bigger, stronger runners who want one shoe to carry them through wet seasons.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 15 Review: The Dependable Daily Trainer
A traditionally shaped neutral trainer with a new DNA Loft v2 midsole, balanced cushioning, and a fit that suits new runners and all-day wear alike.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 17 Review: The Everyday Trainer That Does Nearly Everything Well
A closer look at the Brooks Ghost 17, a neutral daily trainer with more stack, a balanced ride, and the same reliable DNA that made the line a running store staple.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost Max 2 Review: A Steady Max-Cushion Daily Trainer
The Ghost Max 2 keeps its high-stack, stable character and gets a new nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 foam. Here is how it runs, fits, and holds up.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost Max 3 Review: A Comfortable Daily Trainer With a Roomier Fit
The Brooks Ghost Max 3 keeps the cushioned daily-trainer formula but adds a wider fit, smoother ride, and a friendly $150 price tag.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 20 and Glycerin GTS 20: Two Versions of One Cushioned Trainer
Brooks now offers the Glycerin 20 in neutral and stability form, sharing the same DNA Loft v3 midsole. Here is how the two differ and who each version suits.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 20 Review: A Cushioned Daily Trainer That Keeps Getting Lighter
The Brooks Glycerin 20 brings the new nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam to a neutral trainer built for easy miles, with a few trade-offs for heavy heel strikers.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 20 StealthFit Review: Plush Max Cushion With a New Nitrogen-Infused Midsole
Brooks rebuilt the Glycerin 20 with DNA Loft v3 nitrogen-infused foam and a stretchy StealthFit knit upper. Here is how it runs, who it suits, and who should look elsewhere.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin Max vs Brooks Ghost Max 3: Which Max Cushion Trainer Is Right for You?
Two max cushion daily trainers from Brooks, separated by stack height, foam construction, and a $50 price gap. Here is how to choose.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion 2 Review: A Lightweight Trainer That Finally Got It Right
The Hyperion 2 ditches the plate, adds stack, and pairs a nitrogen-infused midsole with one of the best uppers of the year at a friendly $140 price.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 Review: A Light Race Shoe Done Right
The Hyperion Elite 4 keeps everything that worked and swaps in a livelier supercritical foam, turning a good racer into a serious contender.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion GTS Review: The Last Mild Stability Speed Trainer Standing
A lightweight sub-8-ounce mild stability trainer that doubles as a workout shoe, with guide rails, full-length DNA flash cushioning, and a durable outsole.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Review: A Lightweight Tempo Shoe That Still Works
The nitrogen-infused Brooks Hyperion keeps the DNA Flash formula from 2020, coming in at 251 grams with a 34mm heel stack and a bright, bouncy ride at tempo pace.
Running Shoes
Brooks Launch 9 Review: A Firmer, Faster Budget Trainer With Real Trade-offs
The Brooks Launch 9 keeps things simple: a thin breathable upper, firmer BioMoGo DNA midsole, and a snappy toe-off, with a few compromises worth knowing about first.
Running Shoes
Brooks Launch GTS 10 Review: A Simple, Affordable Mild Stability Trainer
The Brooks Launch GTS 10 is a lightweight mild stability trainer that feels far more engaging than its predecessors, all at a friendly $110 price.
Running Shoes
Brooks Levitate 6 Review: A Balanced Daily Trainer With a Lively Edge
The Brooks Levitate 6 returns with an updated DNA AMP v2 midsole, more volume in the fit, and two upper options: the standard mesh and the lighter Stealth Fit knit.
Running Shoes
Brooks Running Shoes 2025 Lineup: Nine Updates From Race Day to Everyday
A closer look at Brooks' newest range, including PEBA race shoes, max-stack super trainers, and refreshed daily trainers.
Running Shoes
Brooks Stability Line 2023: Six Shoes, One Clear Path to the Right Pair
From the max-stability Beast to the featherweight Hyperion GTS, here is how Brooks' 2023 stability range breaks down and which model fits your running style.
Trail Running Shoes
Brooks Trail Shoes 2025: Catamount 4, Caldera 8 and Cascadia 19 Compared
Three updated Brooks trail runners covering fast racing, max cushion and all-round trail work, with the key changes worth knowing before you buy.
Running Shoes
Build a Full Running Shoe Rotation for the Price of One Pair of Nike Alphafly Next% 2
Six discounted running shoes that together cover easy miles, long runs, speed work, and half marathon racing for less than one premium super shoe.
Running Shoes
Building the Perfect Running Shoe: Best Upper, Midsole, and Outsole Picks
If you could combine components from different running shoes into one ideal pair, which would you pick? Here are our road and trail picks for upper, midsole, and outsole.
Stationery
Calamus Ballpoint and Rollerball: Two Playful Pens With Clever Design
A brass ballpoint with a gravity-operated tip and a click rollerball that trades a cap for a button. Here is what the pair does well and where to be careful.
Fountain Pens
Calamus Fountain Pen Review: A Retirement Project That Deserves Attention
An all-black brass fountain pen designed by a retired German pen distributor, with original styling, solid build quality, and a surprisingly fair price.
Trail Running Gear
CamelBak Zephyr Pro Review: Should You Wait for the Apex Pro?
A month of testing the Zephyr Pro hydration vest reveals standout strengths and a few design gaps that the upcoming Apex Pro appears to fix.
Tech
Canon PowerShot Zoom Review: A Pocket Digital Monocular for Birding
The Canon PowerShot Zoom digital monocular promises pocket-sized zoom and quick photo or video capture. Here is how it holds up in the field for birding.
Stationery
Caran d'Ache Wonder Forest 849 Red Limited Edition: A Festive Ballpoint Worth a Look
A limited-edition aluminum ballpoint from Switzerland's only luxury writing instrument maker, with a distinct, slightly firm writing feel and a stunning Christmas-ready finish.
Running Shoes
Carbon Plate Racing Shoe Battle: Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 vs Asics Metaspeed Sky Plus
Two of the most talked-about carbon plate racers go head to head on uppers, midsole feel, outsole grip, and price.