Trail Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail Review: A Peppy 50K Racing Shoe
A carbon-infused trail racer with a balanced 37/31 stack, surprising mud performance, and a price that asks you to save it for race day.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 285 / 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
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Pure Nitro vs Adidas Adizero Evo SL: Which Versatile Trainer Should You Buy?
Two of the best value non-plated daily trainers go head to head on ride, fit, stability and speed to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Puma Deviate Nitro Pure vs Saucony Endorphin Azura: Non-Plated Daily Trainer Head-to-Head
Two of the strongest non-plated daily trainers go head to head. We compare stack, foam, fit, ride and value to help you pick the right one for your rotation.
Running Shoes
Puma DV8 Nitro Elite 4 After 100 Miles: Does the Magic Hold?
We stacked 100 miles on the Puma DV8 Nitro Elite 4 to see how its ATPU foam, upper, and carbon plate held up over time.
Trail Running Shoes
Puma Fast Track 4 Nitro Review: Light, Stable Trail Grip for Steep Terrain
Puma's new Fast Track 4 Nitro brings 4mm lugs, Puma Grip ATR Ultra rubber, and Nitro foam to a lighter, lower-profile trail shoe aimed at mountain running.
Running Shoes
Puma MagMax 2 Long Run Review: A Reliable Tank for High Mileage
After a 20 mile long run in freezing, wet conditions, the Puma MagMax 2 proves itself as a stable, protective max cushion trainer built for heavy training weeks.
Running Shoes
Puma 2026 Running Shoes: Four Updates Shaping the Year of Deviate
The MagMax 2, Deviate Nitro 4, Deviate Nitro Elite 4, and a Hyrox-specific Elite variant show Puma refining soft cushioning, everyday carbon performance, and race-day speed.
Running Shoes
Puma Velocity Nitro 4 vs Hoka Mach 7: Which Lightweight Daily Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two versatile daily trainers that cover a lot of bases for the price. We break down weight, ride feel, stability, grip and value to help you pick.
Running Shoes
Rad Running Shoes Guide: UFO, Synth, and Malow Compared
A closer look at Rad Running's three-trainer lineup: a premium dual-density super trainer, a stripped-back EVA speed trainer, and a durable maximally cushioned daily workhorse.
Art Supplies
Rebuilding an Art Supply Collection From Scratch: What an Experienced Artist Would Buy First
A practical starter list for acrylic painters, illustrators, and mixed media artists, covering heavy body acrylics, sketchbooks, gel pens, gouache, and the bag to carry it all in.
Travel Gear
REI Shower Roll Hanging Toiletry Kit Review: A Modular Kit With Real Trade-Offs
A hanging toiletry kit with a removable clear shower pouch and three carry options, at the cost of meaningful weight.
Tech Accessories
Rolling Square inCharge X vs inCharge 6: Which Keyring Cable Deserves a Spot on Your Keys?
Two six-in-one keyring charging cables compared: durability, power delivery, data transfer, and which one is worth the extra money.
Drones
Ruko F11 Pro 2 Review: First Impressions of an Easy-Flying 4K Camera Drone
A few weeks in with the Ruko F11 Pro 2: simple setup, rock-steady hovering, and sharp 4K footage, plus what to know before you buy.
Running Gear
Running Gear Worth Paying Extra For: Sunglasses, Compression, and Socks
Three running gear categories where spending a little more genuinely pays off, plus the brands that stand out in each.
Running Shoes
Four Forthcoming Running Shoes Worth Watching: Adidas, Hoka, New Balance and Nike
A closer look at the Adidas Hyperboost Edge, Hoka Mach X 7, New Balance Elipace and Nike Pegasus 42, with specs, trade-offs and early verdicts on each.
Running Shoes
Four Running Shoe Releases: Which Are Worth Your Money?
A fast, opinionated look at the On Cloudboom Strike LightSpray, Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot, Puma Deviate Nitro 3 WTR+, and Saucony Endorphin Pro 5.
Running Shoes
Running Shoe Sizing Guide 2025: How 8 Popular Models Actually Fit
A practical, brand-by-brand look at how popular running shoes fit, which models run snug or long, and when to size up or down.
Running Shoes
Four Running Shoes Worth Watching: Vomero 18, Cielo X1 2.0, Kype Pro, and Deviate Nitro 3
First impressions of four new running shoes, from a more stable daily cushioned trainer to two race-day super shoes and a daily tempo option.
Fountain Pens
Sailor 1911 Standard Nagasawa Skeleton Proske Antique Gold Review
A see-through Sailor 1911 Standard with Nagasawa Kobe branding, an antique gold finish, and a 14k extra fine nib. Here is what it is like to live with and whether it is worth hunting down.
Stationery
Sailor Shikiori Dual Brush Pens Review: Muted, Earthy Colors With Two Usable Ends
A closer look at the Sailor Shikiori double-sided brush pens, covering nib performance, water-based ink behavior, and whether the 20-pen set is worth it.
Stationery
Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Gel Pens Review: Shimmery Ink With a Few Caveats
A long-term look at Sakura's metallic Gelly Roll pens: 14 shades, smooth ink flow, and strong dark-paper performance, with some dull outliers to know about.
Running Shoes
Salomon Aero Glide 4 vs Aero Blaze 4: Two Daily Trainers, Two Different Jobs
Salomon's updated road lineup pairs a cushioned daily workhorse with a lighter, lower-slung tempo option. Here is how the Aero Glide 4 and Aero Blaze 4 differ.
Running Shoes
Salomon S/Lab Fantasm 3 Review: A Cool Aero Upper Wrapped Around a Disappointing Ride
Salomon's latest race shoe brings an aerodynamic lace-wrapping upper and a 15% weight drop, but the midsole fails to deliver the snap, bounce, or roll a super shoe needs.
Running Shoes
Salomon 2026 Preview: Five Trail and Gravel Running Shoes Worth Watching
A closer look at Salomon's upcoming 2026 lineup, from new gravel-oriented Aero trainers to the updated Genesis 2 and S-Lab Ultra Glide 2.
Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Ultra Glide 3 Review: A Comfort-First Trail Shoe with a Strange Outsole
A plush, stability-friendly trail shoe built for long, undulating ultra distances, with one of the most unusual outsole patterns we have seen.
Smartwatches
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Review: A Capable Everyday Watch That Stumbles on GPS
Nearly three weeks of running, cycling, and swimming testing reveal where the Galaxy Watch 7 shines and where it genuinely falls short.
Fountain Pens
Santini Vacuum Filled Fountain Pen Review: An Italian Pen That Gets Almost Everything Right
A large faceted vacuum-filler with an in-house 14k gold nib, ebonite feed, and a seriously wet writing experience. Here is what works and what to check before spending €790.
Knives
Sativian Budget Knife Roundup: Three Sub-$30 Folders Worth a Look
The Sativian ST149, ST219, and ST152 bring surprisingly strong fit, finish, and steel to the ultra-budget folding knife market.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Azura: 55 Miles of Comrades Marathon Testing
A durable daily trainer put through one of the toughest road ultras in the world, from smooth running to long stretches of walking in brutal heat.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Long-Term Review: Ultra-Soft Speed With Real Staying Power
After roughly 90 miles, the Endorphin Elite 2's ultra-soft foam and thin outsole have held up surprisingly well. Here's who this squishy super shoe suits, and who should skip it.