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 Adistar 4 refines a comfortable max-cushion trainer with better geometry and an improved upper, but serious fit and consistency issues keep it from earning a recommendation.
Running Shoes
A 10-mile long run with the Adizero Adios 7 reveals a lightweight trainer that stays out of the way, with one familiar outsole quirk to know about.
Running Shoes
A side-by-side look at the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 10 and Pro 9, covering the new upper, reworked rods, ride changes, and which one makes more sense at the till.
Running Shoes
Adidas' pinnacle racing shoe is one of the lightest on the market with 39 mm of heel stack. Fast, punchy and impressively stable, but grip and price raise real questions.
Running Shoes
An all-out mile race test of the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2, a supremely light and responsive super shoe with a serious wet-grip weakness to weigh before buying.
Running Shoes
Ten miles of testing on the Adidas Adizero Boston 12 reveals a shoe that softens up, gains pace, and rewards a bit of patience before racing days.
Running Shoes
Adidas's new marathon training shoes sit $10 apart but take very different approaches. Here is how they differ on build, ride, and who each one suits.
Running Shoes
A first run in the Adidas Adizero Evo SL ATR, the winterized version of the much-loved Evo SL, with better grip, a tougher upper, and a slightly heavier build.
Running Shoes
A versatile speed shoe on a budget versus a premium all-rounder: how the Adizero Evo SL and Mega Blast compare on ride, fit, and value.
Running Shoes
A close comparison of two lightweight Adidas daily trainers: the newer Evo SL with full Lightstrike Pro foam and the proven Boston 12 with energy rods.
Running Shoes
Two of the best value daily trainers on the market go head to head. We compare fit, ride, stability, and speed to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Two versatile uptempo daily trainers compared on fit, ride feel, stability and value, with clear advice on which shoe suits your running.
Running Shoes
A four-shoe comparison looking at how the towering Prime X 2 Strung stacks up against the Adidas Boston 12, Nike Air Zoom Alphafly 2 and Asics Super Blast.
Running Shoes
After 50-plus miles of workouts, recovery jogs, and a 20-mile long run, the Adidas Boston 13 proves itself as the true workhorse speed trainer in Adidas' lineup.
Running Shoes
Two Adidas speed shoes with shared DNA but very different missions. We compare stack, weight, fit, ride feel, and durability to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
A second-pair test of the Adidas Evo SL alongside two of its closest rivals, covering ride feel, quality control, and which shoe fits which kind of running.
Running Shoes
Two versatile, non-plated running shoes that promise to cover racing, tempo runs, and easy days. Here is how they differ and which one suits your running style.
Running Shoes
With 54mm of heel stack, a split carbon plate, and a hefty 355g weight, the Prime X2 Strung is a very different shoe to its predecessor. Here's how it performs.
Running Shoes
Eight Adidas running shoes graded across the range, from the heavy AdiStar to the race-ready Adizero Prime X, with clear guidance on which model suits which runner.
Trail Running
After 100 miles of technical, muddy trail running, the adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra Trail proves tough and protective, but its rigid fit demands a serious break-in.
Running Shoes
Adidas' first treadmill-focused running shoe brings a low-ish stack, dual Lightstrike cushioning and a slipper-like upper. Here's how it performed across fast interval sessions and easy miles.
Running Earbuds
We put both Adidas Z.N.E. 01 earbuds through real run tests. The non-ANC model surprises, while the ANC version struggles to justify its asking price.
Running Gear
One half marathon, three products on test: a featherweight super shoe, a smartwatch in race mode and a dedicated running watch, compared over 13.1 miles.
Running Shoes
The Altra FWD Via 2 swaps the firm, blocky ride of the original for plush new Ego P35 foam, a roomy anatomical toe box, and a livelier feel at pace.
Fitness Watches
Early testing of the Amazfit Active Max running watch reveals a bright 1.5-inch AMOLED display, offline maps, up to 25 days of battery life, and a feature list that punches well above its price.
Smartwatches
The T-Rex Pro 3 packs flagship-level outdoor features like dual-band GPS, offline maps and huge battery life into a sub-£400 rugged watch, though the software and design lag premium rivals.
Smartwatches
Early running and everyday testing of the Apple Watch Series 11, covering battery life, GPS and heart rate accuracy, sleep score, and whether it earns an upgrade from the Series 10.
Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 11 brings tougher glass, longer battery life, 5G and new health features, but dedicated sports watches still hold the edge for serious running.
Smartwatches
A titanium flagship with better battery, satellite SOS, and the same great run tracking. Our early impressions after days of real-world running.
Running Shoes
A firmer, nostalgic daily trainer with a comfortable upper, solid heel cushioning, and genuine value at a sale price, as long as you like a firmer ride.