Independent reviews
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
The Rocket X3 keeps the Rocket X2's Goldilocks formula with a much better upper, a revised stability plate, and a 220g weight. Here is how it held up over a 20-mile long run.
Running Shoes
Two carbon-plated racers from Hoka take different approaches to speed. We break down fit, foam, weight, and price to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
A long-term look at the Hoka Skyward X, where the foam stays lively, the outsole holds up, and whether a $225 daily trainer earns its price.
Running Shoes
A heavy but surprisingly smooth maximal cushioned shoe built for easy miles, long trail efforts, hiking, and everything in between.
Trail Running Shoes
The third Tecton X gets a major overhaul: dual PEBA foam layers, twin side-by-side carbon plates, and a stretchy integrated bootie that splits opinion on the trail.
Running Shoes
A cushioned road-to-trail hybrid with a balanced midsole, lugged outsole, and some unusual upper and insole touches.
Running Shoes
The Karu Arahari is a stable neutral, max-cushion daily trainer that excels at long walks, long days on your feet, and easy rolling miles, with a trade-off in weight.
Fountain Pens
Two versions of the classic Kaweco Sport compared: the affordable plastic Sport in the 2022 Mellow Blue special edition, and the more robust aluminum AL Sport.
Fountain Pens
Laban's Skeleton Rainbow pairs an Italian resin body with a brass filigree overlay and rainbow coating, offering an accessible alternative to high-end skeleton pens.
Fountain Pens
A large, mineral-flecked Italian fountain pen with a piston filler, 14k broad nib, and tapered cap lines. Here is what it is like to own and use.
Fountain Pens
A limited Leonardo fountain pen with a sparkling turned acrylic body, a new comfortable section, and an EF elastic nib that delivers impressive line variation.
Running Shoes
Six ultra-light running shoes from Nike, Puma, Adidas, and Brooks, compared for weight, cushioning, and everyday use.
Fountain Pens
A warm brown Indian fountain pen with an ebonite feed, pneumatic filler, and a genuinely comfortable grip. Here is what makes it worth a closer look.
Art Supplies
A detailed look at Maiden's new 120 color pencil set, covering pigment range, layering and blending performance, opacity on dark paper, and who the set is really for.
Running Shoes
A complete marathon training rotation sorted by session type, from daily easy miles to race day, with strengths and trade-offs for each pick.
Running Shoes
A head-to-head comparison of two of the most exciting daily trainers on the market: the soft, bouncy Mauno Neo Zen and the refined, reliable ASICS Novablast 5.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles of testing, the Neo Vista 2 proves itself as a plush, bouncy max-cushion daily trainer built for long runs and recovery days.
Running Shoes
A 51mm max-cushion long run trainer with a new dual-foam midsole. Brilliant over two hours, questionable under one, and awkward on foot.
Running Shoes
The Neo Vista was a confusing $180 plated trainer. Discounted to $140 or lower, it becomes one of the best value long-run cruisers on the market.
Running Shoes
A well-integrated premium stability shoe with a wide, structured platform, durable outsole, and a bouncy ride once broken in.
Running Shoes
Lighter and smoother than its predecessor, the Wave Inspire 18 stands out with a 12mm heel drop and medial wave plate support, making it a strong pick for runners with stiff calves or limited ankle mobility.
Running Shoes
Mizuno's moderate stability daily trainer got subtle updates in version 20. We compare fit, stability, and durability to help you decide between the older model on sale and the newest version.
Running Shoes
Mizuno's moderate stability shoe gets a softer, more integrated update in version 20, and it still serves a group of runners few other shoes do.
Running Shoes
A soft, aggressive forefoot-striking trainer that excels at track work and fast days, but demands speed and strong feet to work properly.
Running Shoes
The Wave Rebellion Flash 3 trades raw snap for a smooth, protective, aggressively rockered ride at 264 grams. Here is who it will click for and who should skip it.
Running Shoes
Both versions weigh the same and share the same foam family, but changes to the midfoot, base width, and heel bevel make version two a very different racing shoe.
Running Shoes
A giant stack, a surprisingly light build, and one of the liveliest forefoot rides in running right now. Here is what the Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Beta does well, and who should skip it.
Fountain Pens
An octagonal black resin fountain pen with an embossed scarab nib that blends 1920s Montblanc styling with a genuinely distinctive writing experience.
Running Shoes
From a huge-stacked Puma trainer to the Nike Alphafly 3, these are the four running shoes topping our testing wishlist for 2024.
Running Shoes
Three upcoming running shoes worth watching: the Adidas Adizero Prime X 2, the Saucony Endorphin Elite, and the Adidas Adizero SL.