Running Shoes
Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2: First Runs and Early Verdict
A wider, slightly heavier update with more durable rubber outsole coverage, repositioned as a half marathon to marathon race shoe.
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From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Running Shoes
Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2: Is the Most Expensive Super Shoe Worth It?
Nike's flagship marathon racer arrived with an unannounced drop, a higher eight-millimetre drop, and a price that divided runners. Here is what to weigh up before buying.
Running Shoes
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 Review: A Familiar Formula That Still Works
The Pegasus 40 keeps the same midsole and outsole as the Pegasus 39 but adds a more breathable, forgiving upper. Here is how it performs, weighs up, and who it suits.
Running Shoes
Nike Air Zoom Tempo Next% vs Alphafly Next% 2: Which Nike Super Shoe Makes More Sense?
Two Nike racers built on similar ingredients, separated by a carbon plate, an ounce of weight, and around one hundred pounds. Here is where each one fits.
Running Shoes
Nike Alphafly Next% 2 vs Puma Fast-R: Two Supershoes Head to Head
Two top-tier racing shoes with exposed plates and decoupled midsoles go toe to toe on weight, fit, and pacing.
Running Shoes
Nike Alphafly 3 After 100 Miles: A Marathon Super Shoe That Grows on You
After 100 miles of testing, the Nike Alphafly 3 proves to be a comfortable, leg-saving marathon shoe with a few real trade-offs to know before buying.
Running Shoes
Nike Alphafly 3 vs Alphafly 2 vs Alphafly 1: Which Marathon Racer Fits Your Running?
A three-generation comparison of Nike's flagship marathon racing shoe, covering ride, drop, stability, outsole durability, and fit to help you choose between the Alphafly 3 and its predecessors.
Running Shoes
Nike Alphafly Next% 2 Review: A More Balanced Road Racer
The updated Alphafly Next% 2 refines the original with a thinner, more reinforced Atomknit upper and smoother transitions, aimed squarely at long-distance road racing.
Running Shoes
Nike Alphafly Next% 2 vs Adidas Prime X Strung: Which Super Shoe Wins on Long Runs?
Two premium super shoes put through marathon-paced miles and a 20-mile long run, with honest notes on comfort, durability, and value.
Running Shoes
Nike Alphafly Next% 2 vs Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro: Which Super Shoe Fits Your Racing?
Two high-stack, rockered super shoes with very different personalities. We compare ride feel, weight, traction, and distance range to help you pick the right racing partner.
Running Shoes
Nike AlphaFly Next% vs the Top Super Shoes: Is It Still the Best Money Can Buy?
Five premium racing shoes face off, including the AlphaFly Next%, Adizero Prime X, Metaspeed Sky Plus, Adios Pro 3 and Vaporfly Next% 2, to see which delivers the best value.
Running Shoes
Nike Invincible Run 3 Review: A Max Cushion Trainer That Keeps Choosing Sides
A 40mm stack of ZoomX foam makes the Nike Invincible Run 3 one of the most interesting non-plated trainers around, but it may suit easy days or workouts rather than both.
Running Shoes
Nike Invincible Run Flyknit 2 vs the Field: Four Max-Cushion Rivals Compared
How Nike's max-cushion ZoomX monster stacks up against the On Cloudmonster, Adidas Adizero Prime X, Asics Novablast 2, and Adidas Boston 10 for comfort, grip, and value.
Running Shoes
Nike Invincible Run Flyknit Review: Maximum Cushioning, and What Happens When You Trim It
A close look at Nike's max-cushion trainer, including an experiment that trims excess foam width to see whether less bulk makes a better ride.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus 39 First Run Review: Back to Form for Nike's Daily Trainer
A lighter, more responsive Pegasus with a much improved fit. Our first impressions after seven and a half miles straight out of the box.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus 39: What the Midsole Looks Like When Cut Open
A close look at the Pegasus 39's internal cushioning, including the forefoot air bag and the heel unit added for this generation.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus 40 vs the Daily Trainer Field: Four Versatile Shoes Compared
The Pegasus 40 faces the Asics Novablast 3, Reebok Floatride Energy 5, and Puma Velocity Nitro 2 in a head-to-head look at daily running shoes.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus Premium Leads a New Three-Tier Pegasus Lineup: What to Know
Nike splits Pegasus into three levels of responsive cushioning, and the Pegasus Premium emerges as the standout super trainer. Here is how the whole lineup stacks up, plus the Brooks Glycerin Max comparison.
Trail Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus Trail 4 First Run: A Trail Shoe That Finally Feels Right
Nike's updated trail runner gets a lighter upper, a lower and more stable midsole setup, and a full rubber outsole. Here is how it performed on a seven-mile test across mixed terrain.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-Tex Review: A Winter Running Shoe That Gets It Right
React foam at its best, grippy lugs, and a Gore-Tex upper make this a strong pick for cold, wet winter miles on roads and easy trails.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature: Long Run Update
After extra running and walking miles, the Pegasus Turbo Next Nature improved in some ways but the fit and lockdown issues remain. Here is what changed and what did not.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature Review: Recycled Foam, Mixed Results
A sustainability-focused Pegasus Turbo that inherits some of the right ideas, but delivers a heavy, overbuilt shoe that struggles to justify its price.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus Turbo Next% Nature: A Different Kind of Turbo
Nike's spiritual successor to the beloved Pegasus Turbo is heavier, firmer, and more versatile. Here is what to expect before a full verdict.
Running Shoes
Nike Racing Shoes on the Secondary Market: What We Learned Running Five Pairs
From the Pegasus Turbo 2 to the Alphafly 2, five Nike racing shoes bought on the secondary market, run at marathon effort, and checked for authenticity.
Running Shoes
Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit Review: Progress on One Flaw, Serious Problems Elsewhere
Nike fixed the tearing tongue from the previous version, but a heavy build, a thick Flyknit upper, and a $160 price keep this trainer from earning a running recommendation.
Trail Running Shoes
Nike React Pegasus Trail 4 GTX Review: A Trail Shoe That Finally Gets Nike Right
A Gore-Tex trail runner with a clever wraparound tongue, confident lugs, and full-length React foam that rides smoother than its durometer suggests.
Running Shoes
Nike Structure 25 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23: Which Stability Shoe Fits Your Run?
Two higher-level guidance stability shoes compared across stability, fit, and ride to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Nike Structure 25 vs Nike InfinityRN 4: Two Very Different Kinds of Stability
Nike calls both of these stability shoes, but they ride, fit, and support in almost opposite ways. Here is how to tell which one actually fits your running.
Trail Running Shoes
Nike Terra Kiger 10 Review: A Light, Nimble Trail Racer
The Terra Kiger 10 leans fully into its racing identity with a light build, Vibram Mega Grip outsole, and a fit that feeds performance. Here is what to know before buying.
Trail Running Shoes
Nike Terra Kiger 8 Review: A Capable Trail Shoe Held Back by Its Midsole
After 25 miles of testing on muddy, wet Colorado trails, the Terra Kiger 8 impressed with its upper and lockdown but left us wanting more cushion and energy from the React foam.