Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Sense Ride 5 vs Ultra Glide 2: Which Trail Runner Comes Out on Top?
Two Salomon trail running shoes with a lot in common, but subtle differences in cushioning, upper fit, and long-run comfort separate them.
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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.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon S/LAB Cross 2 First Run: A Trail Racing Shoe That Feels Dialed In
A first-run look at Salomon's soft-ground trail racing shoe, covering its ankle-gaiter upper, firm ground-feel midsole, and seriously sticky outsole.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon S/Lab Genesis First Impressions: A Race Day Shoe With More Substance
Salomon's new S/Lab Genesis blends a precise, foot-hugging race fit with genuine cushioning, protection, and all-terrain grip for longer trail days.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon S/LAB Genesis Review: A Long-Distance Trail Shoe With Real Substance
After 70 miles of testing, the S/LAB Genesis proves to be one of the most comfortable and versatile performance trail shoes Salomon has produced.
Running Shoes
Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 2 Review: A Promising First Super Shoe Held Back by Fit
Salomon's first true super shoe gets the foam and plate right, but a long fit and an unstable heel make it a tricky recommendation at $275.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon S/LAB Ultra Glide First Impressions: A Race-Day Trail Shoe With a Twist
Salomon takes the Ultra Glide line in a racing direction with wavy midsole geometry, layered foam, and a premium performance fit aimed at ultra-distance racing.
Running Shoes
Salomon S/Lab UltraGlide Review: Max Cushioning Built for Ultra Distance
Salomon's biggest-stacked S/Lab shoe to date trades race-day stiffness for mile-after-mile comfort, and it is built for finishers, not just podium chasers.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Speedcross 6 First Impressions: Iconic Grip, Dated Ride
A first run in the Salomon Speedcross 6, covering fit, grip, cushioning, and whether the latest update justifies the classic's reputation.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Speedcross 6 Review: A Mud-Loving Trail Shoe Built to Last
Aggressive grip, a surprisingly light build, and tank-like durability make the Speedcross 6 a specialist worth considering for muddy and uphill trail running.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Thundercross First Run: A Cushioned, Aggressively Lugged Trail Shoe
A first-run look at the Salomon Thundercross, a deeply cushioned trail shoe with a 5mm lug outsole that blends Speedcross grip with Ultra Glide comfort.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Ultra Glide 2 First Impressions: A Subtle Update to a Comfortable Trail Shoe
Salomon's Ultra Glide 2 keeps the same midsole and outsole recipe as the original, with a lighter breathable upper and a higher price tag. Here's how it felt on a first 7.2-mile run.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Ultra Glide 2 Review: A Small Step, Not a Leap
The Ultra Glide 2 keeps the soft, forgiving ride that made the original popular, but a higher price, extra weight, and minimal changes leave room for rivals like the Saucony Ride 15 TR.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Ultra Glide vs Saucony Endorphin Trail: Which Long-Distance Trail Shoe Wins?
Two cushioned trail running shoes built for the long stuff, compared on uppers, midsole feel, grip and overall performance.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Ultra Glide vs Saucony Pulsar Trail: Which Trail Shoe Wins?
Two cushioned trail trainers go head to head in a category-by-category comparison covering upper build, ride feel, grip, durability, and fit.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Ultra Raid Review: A Lightweight Trail Shoe With a Few Painful Compromises
We put 30-plus miles into the Salomon Ultra Raid. Great looks, nimble ride, and a toe bumper that earns its keep, but the thin tongue and flattening midsole hold it back.
Trail Running
Satisfy x Norda 001 First Impressions: A 300 Euro Trail Shoe Built on Dyneema and Vibram
A first run in the Satisfy x Norda 001 collaboration trail shoe, covering its bio-based Dyneema upper, Vibram SLE midsole, Megagrip Light Base outsole, and how it all held up on Cornish coastal trails.
Trail Running Shoes
Satisfy x Norda 001 Review: A £280 Trail Shoe With State-of-the-Art Materials
After 50 miles of testing, here is how the Satisfy x Norda 001 holds up on comfort, grip, durability, and whether that premium price is justified.
Trail Running Shoes
Saucony Aurora TR First Impressions: An Affordable Trail Shoe That Mostly Delivers
A first-run look at Saucony's budget-friendly Aurora TR trail shoe, covering its build, on-trail performance, and the alternatives worth checking first.
Trail Running Shoes
Saucony Blaze TR First Run: A Budget Trail Shoe That Punches Above Its Price
A first run of nearly 10 miles on the new Saucony Blaze TR, a trail shoe built on the same foam family as the Peregrine 13 but priced far lower.
Trail Running Shoes
Saucony Blaze TR vs Salomon Speedcross 6: Two Trail Shoes, Two Very Different Missions
A budget-friendly daily trail trainer and a aggressively-lugged trail weapon: what each shoe does well, and which one fits your running.
Running Shoes
Saucony Echelon 9 Review: A Stable Neutral Shoe Built for Wide Feet and Orthotics
Lighter than before, roomier throughout, and genuinely stable without arch pressure, the Echelon 9 is a rare neutral shoe that works for orthotics and wide feet.
Trail Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Edge First Run: Carbon-Plated Trail Shoe That Keeps Ground Feel
Saucony's first carbon-plated trail shoe promises propulsion uphill and flexibility on technical descents. Here's how it handled a hot 12-mile test across mixed terrain.
Trail Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Edge Review: A Carbon-Plated Trail Shoe That Gets It Mostly Right
Saucony's first carbon-plated trail shoe delivers impressive propulsion and adaptability, but midsole durability and a premium price hold it back.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Elite: A Marathon Race-Day Review After 26.2 Miles
After a full marathon at race pace, the Endorphin Elite proved its strength as a rhythmic long-distance racing shoe, with a few trade-offs at faster paces.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Elite Review: A 39.5 mm Race Day Rocket
Saucony's tallest, bounciest racing shoe pairs brand-new PWRRUN HG foam with a slotted carbon plate. Here is how it performs at marathon effort and threshold pace, and where it falls short.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Elite vs Endorphin Pro 3: Which Race Day Shoe Makes Sense?
Two Saucony super shoes, one clear fork in the road: the firmer, faster Endorphin Elite or the softer, more forgiving Endorphin Pro 3.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 After 100 Miles: A Racer With a Narrow Sweet Spot
Saucony's super shoe shines at threshold through 5K pace, holds up impressively over 100 miles, but shows its firm side at marathon effort.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3: A 100-Mile Review of the Racing Shoe of the Year
After 100 miles of racing, tempo runs, and intervals, the Endorphin Pro 3 proves to be a bouncy, max-stack super shoe with surprising durability and a secure, snug fit.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 First Run Review: A Racy Carbon Plated Shoe That Wants You to Run Fast
A first outing at a rainy parkrun reveals a light, bouncy racer with a plush PWRRUN PB midsole, a snappy carbon plate, and confident wet-weather grip.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 Long Run Review: Cushioning That Makes Tough Miles Possible
A detailed long run look at the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3, covering its forgiving midsole, breathable upper, grip improvements, and the one fit quirk to watch.