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 Gear
Four running products worth a look this autumn: two recycled-fabric Tribe Sports pieces, a heavily discounted Nike Vaporfly Next%, and Puma's light Woven Ultra jacket.
Running Shoes
Ten genuinely discounted running shoes, from race-day rockets to daily trainers and a graphene-gripped trail option, with sizing caveats and prices to check before buying.
Running Shoes
Nine heavily discounted running shoes, from carbon racers to daily trainers, with real savings of up to 70% off retail.
Running Shoes
Twelve 2023 running shoes graded from D to A, covering super trainers, max cushion, stability, and race day options.
Running Shoes
Stack heights, official specs, and real-world feel: what the numbers tell us about drop across six popular running shoes.
Running Shoes
A track spike with serious specs, a lighter Mach, a zero-drop ultra gamble, and a familiar daily trainer: four upcoming releases worth a closer look.
Running Shoes
A Decathlon carbon racer, an Adidas update that raises questions, and two stability trainers for overpronators.
Running Shoes
A carbon-plated Craft racer, a winterized Nike Pegasus, and three Salomon trail shoes. Here's which ones earn a spot on the shortlist and which fall short.
Running Shoes
The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2, New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v12, Adidas Solar Glide 5, and New Balance 1080 v12, each with a clear verdict on whether they deserve a spot by the door.
Running Shoes
Nine running shoes covering daily miles, speed training, recovery days, long runs, and trail work, drawn from a real 110 mile training week.
Running Shoes
Six popular running shoe lines examined over multiple versions: where the sequels improved, where they stood still, and what that means for your next purchase.
Running Shoes
Ten widely worn running shoes, ranked from firmest to softest based on how each midsole actually feels under load, with buying notes for every pick.
Running Shoes
Four upcoming running shoes judged on promise and practicality: a peba-spiced daily trainer, a speculated Hoka super shoe, a winterized Nike and a max-cushion New Balance.
Running Shoes
Four running shoes under consideration for a full review, from the Asics Gel Cumulus 24 to the Allbirds Tree Flyer, with clear verdicts on which deserve a spot in a rotation.
Running Shoes
Four new and upcoming running shoes on our radar: Puma Deviate Nitro 2, Asics Super Blast, Hoka Bondi 8, and Under Armour Flow Velocity Elite.
Running Shoes
A close look at four new running shoes, with one clear yay and three that may need a second thought before you buy.
Running Shoes
Four new trainers assessed on stack, foam, grip and value: Salomon Aero Glide, Hoka Transport X, Asics S4 and New Balance FuelCell SC Trainer V2.
Running Shoes
A closer look at four new running shoes with very different personalities, from an affordable boost daily trainer to a heavy stability option that raises questions.
Running Shoes
A quick look at four recently released or upcoming running shoes, from the Nike Pegasus 40 to the pace-tuned Vimazi Z40.
Running Shoes
A premium Pegasus, a '90s Air Max revival and a heavily updated Super Blast 2 are shaping up to be three of the most interesting running shoe stories right now.
Running Shoes
From marathon-pace staples to aggressive speed shoes, these seven super shoes have earned trust through hard tempo runs, long intervals, and race-day preparation.
Running Shoes
A bold Saucony racer, a maximal Nike trail shoe, a 4D-printed Adidas oddity, and a striking track spike. Here is what to make of each.
Running Shoes
A look at how running shoes evolved from the 1978 Nike Tailwind to modern super shoes like the Alphafly, Endorphin Speed, and Adios Pro 2.
Running Shoes
A four-shoe roundup spanning daily road trainers, max cushion, multi-terrain grip and budget-friendly trail running.
Running Shoes
A high-mileage look at one of the best daily trainers of recent years: beaded TPU comfort, a lightweight ride, and one durability concern worth knowing about.
Running Shoes
The Salomon AeroBlaze 3 trims the stack and firms up the foam of the AeroGlide 3 for a fast, protective speed-oriented daily trainer at $140.
Running Shoes
Salomon's performance division takes another swing at road racing with the Phantasm 2, while the Spectre aims at longer-time-on-feet marathoners. Here is how they compare.
Running Shoes
Salomon's S/LAB Specter targets 3:30-and-slower marathoners with a PBA-and-EVA stack, a winged carbon-infused plate, and a comfortable, stable ride that doubles as a daily trainer.
Running Shoes
The Saucony Endorphin Rift, Brooks Ghost Max, Endorphin Speed 4, and Endorphin Elite each target very different runners. Here is what sets them apart.
Trail Running Shoes
A muddy, hilly trail test of the Saucony Endorphin Edge, plus time on foot with the Hoka Tecton X3 and Nike Zegama, to find which trail shoe fits which kind of runner.