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
A full 100-mile verdict on Mizuno's Neo Zen: lightweight supercritical TPU foam, a roomy stretchy upper, and clear trade-offs you should weigh before buying.
Running Shoes
A nitrogen-infused midsole, a slimmer 10mm drop, and support you barely notice. Here's how the Wave Inspire 22 performs on its first run.
Running Shoes
The Wave Inspire 22 blends nitrogen-infused Mizuno Enerzy Next cushioning with a rear wave plate for support, making it a reliable daily shoe for beginner and general runners.
Running Shoes
Mizuno trims the wild stack of the Wave Rebellion Pro 3 to create a livelier, more stable carbon racer at an appealing $230 price.
Running Shoes
The Wave Rider 29 gets a softer nitrogen-infused midsole, a lower 10 mm drop, and a roomy comfortable upper. Here is how it performs after around 50 km of testing.
Running Shoes
A cushioned daily trainer built for easy runs and comfort, with a two-layer midsole that trades some softness for stability.
Running Shoes
The Mizuno Wave Sky 9 focuses on plush comfort and a touch of stability for easy miles. Here is how it performed after 60 km of testing.
Headphones
Bone conduction headphones with haptic controls, MP3 storage, heart rate tracking and AI coaching, but some key features fall short of the premium price.
Running Packs
A 20-litre ultra-vest style running pack with real storage in the back, tested on long runs and commuter runs. Here is what works and what does not.
Running Gear
Anti-chafe balm, budget-friendly sunglasses, running socks, hydration tablets, a commuter backpack and stylish SunGod shades in this month's roundup.
Running Gear
Eight pieces of running gear tested over the past month, from everyday socks and running belts to a windproof vest and ultra fuel pouches.
Running Gear
A race vest, solid fuels, heart rate monitors, prescription sunglasses, compression socks, drink mixes, shoe glue and trail shorts: nine running products that earned their place this month.
Running Shoes
Four upcoming road running shoes worth putting on your radar, from Nike and Adidas supershoes to Hoka's plush daily trainer.
Running Shoes
A community poll of 544 logged pairs reveals the ten running shoes runners reached for most in 2022, led by the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2.
Running Shoes
Five daily trainers under $200 that handle easy miles, long runs, and faster work without the premium price tag.
Fountain Pens
A Cult Pens-exclusive Nautilus in blue Ebonite, a smooth piston filler, and a first look at the brand's new in-house gold nib.
Smart Bird Feeders
The Birdfy Hum captures close-up hummingbird footage with two camera angles, but motion detection and AI identification need work before it earns a full recommendation.
Running Shoes
Two versatile daily trainers with very different prices and personalities. Here is how they compare on foam, fit, grip, and value.
Running Shoes
Two flagship cushioned neutral trainers at the same price, but with very different rides. Here is how the 1080 V15 and Triumph 23 compare after real-world testing.
Running Shoes
The 1080 V15 swaps Fresh Foam X for all-new Infiniam foam, sheds a little weight and gains a price bump. Here is how it compares with the V14 on a first run.
Running
Three pieces of New Balance race kit put through a hot London half marathon, with honest notes on fit, comfort and how they performed.
Running Shoes
First impressions of the New Balance Fresh Foam Balos, a cushioned, high-stack daily trainer that surprised with bounce and fun rather than heavy dullness.
Running Shoes
Lighter, bouncier, and 5 mm more cushioned than the original, the Kayse R V2 looks like a genuine race day contender at $200.
Running Shoes
The Rebel 3 builds on a fan favorite with better forefoot lockdown, a slightly higher forefoot stack, and a FuelCell midsole that handles nearly any pace.
Running Shoes
The Rebel v4 brings more stack, a new FuelCell blend, and a much lighter build, but it feels like a different shoe than the v3. Here is how the two compare.
Running Shoes
Both are heavily cushioned daily trainers, but one is built purely for comfort while the other adds genuine versatility. Here is how they compare.
Running Shoes
A head-to-head look at two max-cushion daily trainers built for easy miles, covering fit, cushioning, stability, durability and price.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles of marathon training, workouts, and a fast marathon, the New Balance RC Elite 2 proves itself as one of the most agreeable carbon-plated racing shoes around.
Running Shoes
Two speed-oriented daily trainers go head to head. One feels light and streamlined, the other feels built for mileage. Here is how they compare after real road miles.
Running Shoes
Two lightweight, non-plated daily trainers go head to head on fit, cushioning, and versatility to help you pick the right one for your rotation.