Running Shoes
Super Shoes vs Lightweight Trainers: Asics Metaspeed Sky and Evo Ride 3 Compared
A carbon-plated super shoe or a featherweight non-plated trainer? We compare two fast Asics options to help you decide which one belongs in your rotation.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 238 / 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 Shoes
Supershoe Showdown: On Cloudboom Echo 3 vs Vaporfly 3, Adios Pro 3 and Endorphin Pro 3
Four of the most popular racing super shoes compared on weight, fit, underfoot feel, grip and durability, with clear guidance on which distance each one suits best.
Optics
Swarovski AX Visio Review: Smart Binoculars That Identify Birds for You
The world's first smart binocular pairs built-in bird identification with photo capture, location sharing, and live view streaming. Here is how it performs in the field.
Pens
Tactile Turn Nexus Review: A Cyberpunk-Themed Side Click Rollerball
The Tactile Turn Nexus is a titanium seasonal rollerball with a glossy white Cerakote finish, fuchsia side click mechanism, and a deeper carry clip. Here is what to know before it retires.
Running Shoes
This or That: Nine Running Shoes Compared for Racing, Training and Recovery Days
Nine running shoes, one set of practical comparisons: which plate shoe, lightweight racer or daily trainer makes sense for your next race or training block.
Running Shoes
Three Running Shoes for the Price of One: Two Smart Rotations Under £285
Instead of one £285 super shoe, build a full three-pair rotation: race day, daily miles, and speed work, all covered for less.
Running Shoes
Top 10 Running Shoes of 2022 (So Far): Ranked From Great to Essential
Ten running shoes ranked on real mileage, covering max cushion, daily trainers, value picks and super shoes, with honest scores and trade-offs.
Running Shoes
Top 5 Soft and Bouncy Daily Trainers for Everyday Miles
Six soft and bouncy daily trainers compared, from a budget-friendly Adidas pick to max-comfort cruisers from Mizuno and New Balance.
Running Shoes
Top 5 Worst Running Shoes of 2025: What Went Wrong and What to Buy Instead
Five 2025 releases that disappointed us, from overpriced super trainers to quality-control disasters, with honest notes on what each got wrong.
Running Shoes
Top 10 Running Shoes of All Time: A Personal Retrospective
A nostalgia-fueled look back at the running shoes that defined a mileage journey, from the Ultraboost to the Puma MagMax, with honorable mentions and honest trade-offs.
Running Shoes
Top Running Shoes Worth Watching: Hoka, Nike, and Adidas Standouts
Three running shoe releases that earned a spot on our most-wanted list, from a lower-stack Hoka racer to a wild Adidas midsole design.
Running Shoes
Topo Athletic Cyclone 2 Review: A Lightweight Racer That Finally Gets the Foam Right
The Cyclone 2 keeps the light, natural feel of the original but adds real bounce with a full PEBA midsole, making it a strong pick for 5K to 10K race days.
Running Shoes
Topo Athletic Spectre 2 Review: A Max-Cushioned Pwandshoe With a Natural Fit
A lightweight, bouncy PEBA daily trainer with a foot-shaped upper and 5mm drop that quietly nails the fundamentals.
Running Shoes
Topo Phantom 4 Review: A Comfort-First Daily Trainer With One Big Catch
The Topo Phantom 4 nails comfort, fit, and foam in the crowded moderate-cushion daily trainer category. The catch? Its looks may hold it back.
Running Shoes
Topo Spectre Review: A Lightweight Trainer With a Firm-But-Soft Split Personality
The Topo Spectre blends a firmer EVA frame with a cushioned PBX insert for a stable, versatile ride built for easy days and workouts alike.
Running Shoes
Topo Ultrafly 4 Review: A Stability Shoe With a Traditional Touch
Topo's Ultrafly 4 blends a medial post, firm Zip Foam, and a roomy toe box into a mild-to-moderate stability trainer that rewards runners who like a firmer, lower-drop ride.
Trail Running
Trail Race Gear Picks: Two Trail Shoes and a Watch That Earned Their Miles
Tested across a muddy, rain-soaked 50k with around 5,000 feet of elevation, these three picks show what holds up when conditions turn ugly.
Running Shoes
TYR Maverick V1 First Run Review: A Lightweight Non-Plated Trainer With Serious Value
The TYR Maverick V1 brings race-adjacent foam to a non-plated daily trainer, undercutting the Mega Blast and Evo SL on both weight and price.
Running Gear
UltraSpire Race Belt Review: A Simple Fix for Carrying Your Phone on Runs
A top-down pocket race belt that keeps your phone, keys, and nutrition centered and juggle-free so you can focus on the run.
Running Shoes
Under Armour Flow Velocity Wind 2 Review: A Trusted Ride, Refined
The Flow Velocity Wind 2 keeps what worked in the original and adds a better fit, a plusher tongue, and a more striking design.
Running Shoes
Four Upcoming Running Shoes Worth Watching: Hoka, Nike, and New Balance
A closer look at four 2024 running shoe releases, from Hoka's race-day experiment to updated daily trainers and super shoes, with honest buying guidance.
Running Shoes
Veja Condor 3 Review: A Sustainable Running Shoe That Finally Feels Like One
The third version of Veja's daily trainer bridges the gap between eco-focused construction and genuine running performance, with a foam that no longer feels harsh underfoot.
Running Shoes
Best and Worst Running Shoes of 2023: What Runners Actually Voted For
A community poll of real runners crowned a clear favourite for 2023, with several popular models flopping badly. Here's the full ranking of 15 shoes.
Fountain Pens
Wancher Shizuku Glass Nib Earth Fountain Pen Review
A fountain pen with a handmade glass nib, anodized duralumin body, and a presentation that feels genuinely special. Here is what works and what to watch out for.
Running Shoes
The Weirdest Running Shoes on the Market: Four Wild Designs Explored
From dual carbon plates to zero heel stack, four running shoes that take design risk to the extreme, with honest notes on who they might actually suit.
Running Shoes
Four Winter-Ready and Race-Day Running Shoes Worth a Look
A Gore-Tex Puma trainer, a featherweight Salomon racer, a water-shedding Nike Shield and a max-cushion New Balance winter beast: what each does well and who they suit.
Footwear
Xero Shoes HFS Review: A Super Minimalist Shoe That Rewards Patience
A protective, flexible minimalist shoe with surprisingly soft cushioning and excellent ground feel, best suited to walkers easing into barefoot-style footwear.
Running Shoes
Xtep 160X 3.0 Review: A Snug, Bouncy Racing Shoe Built for Fast Days
The Xtep 160X 3.0 pairs a full-length PIBA midsole with a carbon plate and a narrow, locked-in fit. Here is where it shines and where it may not suit you.
Running Shoes
Zara Athletics Carbon Plated Running Shoe Review: A Fast Fashion Surprise That Falls Short
Zara's $170 carbon plated race shoe borrows heavily from Nike's best, but a brutally firm midsole keeps it from being a serious performance option.
Running Shoes
5 Solid Running Shoes We Totally Forgot Existed
Five capable trainers that got buried by the hype cycle, including the Puma Deviate Nitro 3, Saucony Tempest 2, Hoka Sky Flow, ASICS Noosa Tri, and Under Armour Speedland Infinite Mega.