Running Shoes
Hoka Tecton X vs Speedgoat 5: Trail Racer Meets Trail Trainer
A head-to-head look at two of Hoka's most popular trail shoes, covering grip, midsole feel, fit, durability, and which one belongs on your feet.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 245 / 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.
Earbuds
Huawei Free Clip Running Review: Clip-On Open-Air Earbuds Tested
We ran, raced, and sweated with the Huawei Free Clip to see if these unique clip-on open-air earbuds can survive a real running routine.
Running Shoes
Hylo Run First Run Review: A Firm, Bio-Based Trainer With a Distinct Ride
After 10 miles of mixed road and river path running, here's how the vegan, partially bio-based Hylo Run performs, and who it actually suits.
Running Shoes
Hyo Athletics Hyo Impact Review: A Stylish, Bouncy Daily Trainer From a New Challenger Brand
The Hyo Impact promises sustainable materials, soft and bouncy cushioning, and standout design. We ran 8 miles in it to see if the performance holds up.
Running Headphones
JLab Go Sport Plus Review: Budget Running Earbuds That Punch Above Their Price
An affordable ear hook sports earbud with a secure fit, strong battery life, surprisingly good sound, and a few trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Trail Running Shoes
Kailas Fugi Yao: First Run Review of a Hybrid Trail Runner
A cushioned hybrid running shoe built for tarmac, gravel paths, and dry summer trails, with Vibram Megagrip rubber and a carbon plate at the midfoot.
Trail Running Shoes
Keen Seek Review: A Solid Debut Trail Shoe from a Hiking Brand
Keen's first trail running shoe delivers a stable, protected ride for mixed terrain, but the price is hard to justify against better-known rivals.
Book Reviews
Kingbird Highway Review: A Classic Big Year Memoir Every Birder Should Read
Kenn Kaufman's account of his 1973 hitchhiking big year is part adventure story, part birding history, and a genuinely inspiring read for nature lovers.
Running Watches
Kiprun GPS 900 Review: Outstanding Value on the Coros Platform
Decathlon's Kiprun GPS 900 brings Coros software, an aluminum bezel and huge battery life to an under-£200 multi-sport watch. Here's what it does well and where it falls short.
Running Shoes
Kiprun KD900 X LD Review: A Budget Carbon Racer With Real Appeal
Decathlon's Kiprun KD900 X LD promises a lighter, more efficient ride than its predecessor at a super trainer price. We put it through a marathon test to find out where it stands.
Running Shoes
Kiprun KD900X 2 Review: An Affordable Carbon Speed Shoe That Punches Above Its Price
A lightweight carbon-plated racing shoe at a budget-friendly price, tested through a hard double-threshold day of training.
Running Shoes
Kiprun KD900X.2 Review: An Exceptional Value Carbon Plate Speed Shoe
The Kiprun KD900X.2 is a lightweight carbon plate running shoe priced at £120 in the UK, with a snappy ride aimed squarely at speed days and budget racing.
Running Shoes
Kiprun Kipride Max First Impressions: A Bouncy Max Cushion Trainer With a Premium Feel
Early testing of the Kiprun Kipride Max, a max cushion daily trainer blending comfort, lively energy return, and a lower-than-expected weight.
Running Shoes
Kiprun Kiptorm Elite First Run Review: A Comfortable Step Forward for Kiprun Racing
A lightweight marathon racing shoe with a plush PEBA-infused midsole, the best-fitting upper yet on a Kiprun racer, and a smooth, fluid ride at fast paces.
Running Shoes
Kiprun Kiptorm Lab First Look: Decathlon's New Pinnacle Racing Shoe
A lightweight, J-plated carbon racing shoe with a two-foam midsole that finally gets the fit right. Our first impressions after a speed session.
Running Shoes
Kiprun Kiptorm Lab Review: A Carbon Racer That Goes Toe-to-Toe With the Best
Decathlon's new top-of-the-range racing shoe weighs just 174g and delivers performance at the level of the best carbon plate shoes on the market.
Trail Running Shoes
Kiprun Race Ultra 2 Review: A Value-Focused Trail Shoe for Fast Days Out
A cushioned, grippy trail shoe with a well-balanced midsole and a lot of technology for the price, but the fit and racy upper divide opinion.
Fountain Pens
Leonardo Momento Magico Review: A Piston-Filled Twist on the Momento Zero
The Momento Magico adds a genuine piston filler and an ink window to Leonardo's Momento Zero, with a matte black finish, gold trim, and a comfortable steel stub nib.
Running Gear
Lisbon Half Marathon Race Test: 361 Flame, Goodr Sunglasses and Safesky Blaze Cap
Three pieces of race-day kit put to the test over 21.1 hot kilometres in Lisbon, with honest verdicts on fit, comfort and value.
Running Gear
Marathon Weekend Gear Lineup: Two Race Shoes, Four Watches and One Set of Open-Ear Headphones
A hands-on gear lineup from a real marathon weekend: two Asics race shoes, a four-watch battery and GPS test, and the Shokz Open Fit 2 with one notable flaw.
Running Gear
Marathon Race Day Kit Tested: Shoes, Watches, Headphones and Hydration Tech
Five pieces of running kit put through a full marathon, covering comfort, GPS accuracy, battery burn, audio and sweat tracking.
Running Shoes
Max Cushion Running Shoes Compared: New Balance More v5, Brooks Glycerin Max, Puma Mag Max and Hoka Skyflow
Four max cushion and elevated daily trainers tested back to back on recovery miles, long runs and everyday pacing to find which one fits your riding style.
Running Shoes
Max-Stack Showdown: Puma MagMax Nitro vs Brooks Glycerin Max vs Hoka Skyward X
Three first-generation super-max cushioned trainers with 45mm-plus heels go head to head on stability, bounce, comfort, and value.
Trail Running Shoes
Merrell Agility Peak 5 vs Hoka Speedgoat 5: Which Trail Workhorse Deserves Your Money?
Two remarkably similar road-to-trail runners go head to head on stack, grip, fit, and ride feel to help you pick the right trail workhorse.
Trail Running Shoes
Merrell MTL Adapt Matrix Review: A Max-Stack Trail Workhorse Built for the Long Haul
A wild-looking 36 mm max-stack trail shoe designed for 50K and 100 mile ultras. Cushioned, stable and surprisingly road-friendly, but sizing and price need some thought.
Running Shoes
Merrell Pro Morph Review: A Road-to-Trail Hybrid With a Niche Purpose
After testing the Merrell Pro Morph across road and light trail, here is how this gravel-style hybrid performs, where it struggles, and who it actually suits.
Running Shoes
Three Shoes, Three Races: A Multi-Terrain Race Weekend Shoe Guide
How the Diadora Gara Carbon 2, Tracksmith Eliot Racer and Saucony Peregrine 15 handled a three-race, multi-terrain running challenge over one bank holiday weekend.
Running Shoes
Mizuno Hyper Warp Pure First Run Review: Featherweight Racer With Real Potential
Mizuno's flagship Hyper Warp racer weighs around 140 g, pairs full Pebax foam with a full-length carbon plate, and delivers a rare barely-there ride. Here's how it performed on track and road.
Running Shoes
Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite First Run: A Lightweight Race Shoe With a More Traditional Feel
A first-run look at Mizuno's new Hyperwarp Elite racer: dual-layer foam, a carbon wave plate, impressively low weight, and a ride built around fast turnover rather than all-out bounce.
Running Shoes
Mizuno Neo Vista vs Nike Zoomfly 6: Two Plated Super Trainers Compared
Two of the best-value plated daily trainers go head to head: bouncy Mizuno comfort or the faster, more versatile Nike ride.