Running Apparel
Rabbit Cocoon Review: A Winter Running Jacket With a Built-In Balaclava
Rabbit's Cocoon pairs Polartec Power Wool warmth with an integrated balaclava. Here is how it held up during a hard interval session in freezing Chicago weather.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 215 / 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.
Running Apparel
Rabbit Winter Running Apparel: Four Pieces Worth a Look
A merino-blend long sleeve, fleece-lined tights, a cozy knit beanie, and a plaid performance flannel from a running brand that had a strong year.
Stationery & Accessories
Radait 3rd Anniversary Boat Pen Case Review: Quiet Luxury in Kurashiki Canvas
A web-only anniversary edition of Radait's popular boat-shaped pen case, made from durable Kurashiki canvas with a leather name plate and YKK zipper.
Stationery
Raditech Draw 3rd Anniversary Model: A Limited Wood Mechanical Pencil Worth Knowing
A web-exclusive anniversary mechanical pencil in amboyna burl with a 7.6mm barrel, gold clip, and refined grip section. Here is what stands out, and one flaw to know about.
Running Gear
Raidlight Ultralight 2.0 MP Plus Jacket Review: Featherweight Waterproofing for Mountain Racing
A 108-gram trail running waterproof with a 25,000mm rating and huge breathability claims. We put it through months of testing to see if it holds up.
Stationery
Raymay Fujii Da Vinci Roma Classic Bible Size Review: A Classic Leather System Notebook
A well-made Himeji leather system notebook in the standard Bible size, with a full starter refill set and rings sized for daily carry.
Stationery
RedBubble SBRE Brown Hardback Journal: A Fountain Pen Friendly Diary Worth a Look
A hardback journal with 90 gsm paper, 128 pages, and ruled, graph, or blank options. We put it through a full fountain pen writing test.
Running Shoes
Reebok Floatride Energy 4 Adventure Review: A Jack of All Trades Trail Shoe
A closer look at the Reebok Floatride Energy 4 Adventure, a hybrid road-trail shoe with strong lockdown, a beefy outsole, and a friendly price.
Running Shoes
Reebok Floatride Energy 4: A First-Run Look at a Remarkably Good-Value Daily Trainer
Comfortable straight out of the box, light for a daily trainer, and priced far below most rivals. Here is how the Reebok Floatride Energy 4 performed on its first road run.
Trail Running Shoes
Reebok Floatride Energy Adventure 4 Review: A Nimble Road-to-Trail Option
A lighter-weight trail shoe with deeper lugs, a snug secure upper, and a flexible Floatride Energy ride that handles road-to-trail days with ease.
Running Shoes
Reebok FloatZig 1 Review: A Quirky Take on Max Cushion
The FloatZig 1 brings a distinctive zig-zag foam design and generous stack to Reebok's daily trainer lineup, but breathability and a few build quirks are worth weighing before you buy.
Trail Running Shoes
REI Swiftland MT Review: A Max-Cushion Trail Runner With Real Trade-offs
A max-cushion trail running shoe with a comfortable knit upper and balanced ride, held back by a narrow fit and heel padding that can irritate sensitive achilles.
Smart Home & Garden
REI Technology Birdie Smart Bird House: Hands-On Impressions
A large, well-built smart bird house with AI bird ID, 1080p full color night vision, solar power, and ChatGPT integration. Here is what early impressions reveal.
Stationery
Remy Road Onion Skin Journal and Notepad: Unique Paper for Fountain Pen Writers
Handmade journals and notepads built around thin, translucent onion skin paper with surprisingly good fountain pen performance.
Running Shoes
Three Upcoming Road Running Shoes to Watch: Adidas Adios Pro 4, Nike Streak Fly 2 and Mizuno Neo Vista
A closer look at three highly anticipated road running shoe releases, including a drastic Adios Pro redesign, a plated Nike speed shoe and a big-stacked Mizuno trainer.
Running Shoes
Best Road and Trail Running Shoes 2023: A Complete Rotation Worth Copying
Nine standout road and trail running shoes for easy miles, fast sessions, race day, and everything in between.
EDC & Organization
Roaring Fire Tool Roll Review: A Budget-Friendly Way to Stay Organized
A hybrid canvas tool roll with elastic loops and a roomy zippered pouch that makes small gear easier to sort, store, and carry.
Eyewear
Roka Halsey Prescription Glasses Review: Running Glasses You Can Live In
Lightweight frames with grippy nose and ear pads, anti-reflective and hydrophobic coatings, and a simple remote ordering process. Here is how the Roka Halsey performed on a first run.
Eyewear
Roka Lockhart vs Roka Halsey: Prescription Glasses Built for Running and Riding
Two lightweight Roka frames, one goal: no slip, no bounce. We look at how the Lockhart sunglasses and Halsey glasses handle running, cycling, and everyday prescription wear.
Luggage
Rolling Luggage Buying Guide: Four Pieces That Cover Different Kinds of Travel
A practical decision framework for choosing rolling luggage, featuring the Monos Carry-On Pro, Monos International Carry-On, TravelPro softshell, and Briggs & Riley.
Stationery
Rotring 800 Review: A Premium Drafting Pencil Compared With the Pentel GraphGear 1000
A detailed look at the Rotring 800 drafting pencil, covering build quality, writing feel, and how it stacks up against the Pentel GraphGear 1000.
Typewriters
Royal P with Vogue Typeface: Why This Art Deco Typewriter Is Worth Hunting For
A rare glass-key portable from the late 1920s with the stunning Vogue typeface, plus the budget-friendly Royal Quiet DeLuxe as a practical alternative.
Running Apparel
Run Rabbit High Country Long Sleeve Flannel Review: One Shirt for Work, Casual Days, and Cold Runs
A warm wool-blend running flannel that doubles as everyday and semi-formal wear, with hundreds of test miles behind it.
Running Gear
Running Gear of the Year 2022: Six Standout Picks Worth a Closer Look
A recovery system, a trail shoe, two apparel pieces, a race vest, and a pair of carbon poles that earned their place after a full year of testing.
Running Shoes
Running Shoe Bargains Worth Grabbing: 12 Deals for June 2023
Twelve heavily discounted running shoes, from tempo trainers to top-line racers, with prices, sizing notes, and who each model suits.
Running Shoes
Runner Questions, Answered: The Shoes Worth Rotating This Season
A practical roundup of trainers and racers discussed for easy runs, long runs, tempo work and race day, with honest guidance on building a rotation.
Running Shoes
Midpoint Running Shoe Review: Four Trainers Tested After Around 50 Miles Each
Four popular running shoes revisited after roughly 50 miles in a regular rotation: the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4, Hoka Cielo X1, Asics Novablast 4, and Saucony Endorphin Elite.
Running Shoes
Running Shoe Midsole Foams Compared: Puma, Saucony, Adidas and Nike
Six popular midsole foams rated for cushioning, rebound and race-day performance, with durometer-tested softness levels and honest grading.
Running Shoes
Four Running Shoes on Our Radar: Adidas, Saucony and Brooks Verdicts
A closer look at the Adidas Adios Pro 3, Saucony Tempus, Saucony Triumph 20 and Brooks Caldera 6, with practical guidance on which ones deserve a spot in your rotation.
Running Shoes
Four Running Shoes Worth Talking About: Fast-R Nitro Elite, Novablast 3, Index-01 and SC Elite v3
A closer look at four upcoming running shoes, including the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite, Asics Novablast 3, Salomon Index-01 and New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v3.