Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 23 First Run Review: A Smarter Neutral Daily Trainer
The Glycerin 23 drops the heel offset to 8 mm and adds forefoot cushioning, but the extra comfort comes with a weight penalty.
Independent reviews
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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
Brooks Glycerin Flex Review: A Softer, More Natural Take on Max Cushion
Brooks' new flex groove and forefoot cutout design aims to make a cushioned daily trainer move with your foot instead of against it. Here is how it runs.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin Max 2: First Thoughts on the Max-Cushion Sequel
The Glycerin Max 2 arrives with a firmer-feeling dual density midsole, a more aggressive rocker, and a new triple jacquard upper. Here is what stands out at first run.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin Max 2 Review: Comfort Monster, But Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Brooks' most cushioned trainer returns with a wider base and a heavier build. We compare it against version one, Puma, Asics, and Nike to see where it fits.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin Max Review: The Plush Max-Cushion Shoe Brooks Fans Have Been Waiting For
A tall, soft daily cruiser built on Brooks' new DNA Tuned foam. Here's how it performs, who it suits, and how it compares to the Puma Mag Max and ASICS Superblast 2.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion 3 Review: A New Kind of Daily Trainer, Plus the Alternatives Worth Comparing
The Hyperion 3 shifts from tempo shoe to versatile daily trainer. Here is how it stacks up against the Hyperion 2, Launch 11, Adidas Evo SL, and ASICS Novablast 5.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Max 4 Review and the Best Alternatives Worth Comparing
A close look at the Brooks Hyperion Max 4, how it differs from the Hyperion Max 3, and four alternatives that suit different running styles.
Everyday Carry
Budget Gear of the Year: Our Top 10 Everyday Carry Picks
Ten affordable products that stood out over the past year, from a precision screwdriver set to a pocket multitool, each delivering value well beyond its price.
Budget Travel Gear
Best Budget Travel Gear 2026: Cheap Gear That Is Actually Good
Nineteen inexpensive travel products across backpacks, packing cubes, electronics, toiletries, wallets, and water bottles that earn their place in a carry-on.
Stationery
C. Company Lupo Pen Case vs Baggy & Craft Roll-Type Zipper Pen Case: Which Leather Roll Fits Your Pens?
Two popular Japanese leather roll pen cases compared on price, materials, everyday usability, and real-world capacity.
Running Shoes
C Omnispeed Bow-Tech First Run: A Bold First Running Shoe With Real Energy
A brand's first-ever running shoe goes straight for innovation, with a decoupled plated midsole, bouncy forefoot foam, and a distinctive green look. Here is how it performed on its first 7.8-mile test run.
Backpacks
C Tactical CT21 3.0 vs 2.0: Is the New Version Worth the Upgrade?
A side-by-side look at the CT21 3.0 and 2.0 rucking and everyday carry backpacks, covering the fabric, strap, and pocket changes that actually matter.
Trail Running Gear
CamelBak Apex Pro Run Vest with Quiver Review: A Hydration Vest That Just Works
After hundreds of miles of testing, the 11L CamelBak Apex Pro Run Vest with Quiver earns a spot as a top-tier trail and mountain running vest.
Car Accessories
Car Emergency Kit Essentials: Two Small Tools That Earn Their Place
A practical get-you-out-of-trouble car kit highlights two standout items: the Leatherman Bond multi-tool and the Tombow AirPress pressurized pen.
Pens
Caran d'Ache Ecridor Racing Review: A Luxury Ballpoint With a Motor-Soul
The only black-shafted model in the Ecridor range, built from brass with black chrome plating and detailing inspired by racing cars. Here is how it performs day to day.
Phone Accessories
Casetify Impact vs Ultra Impact: Which iPhone 13 Case Should You Pick?
Two of the toughest cases in Casetify's lineup put side by side, with real drop testing, grip notes, and design options to help you choose.
Aviation
Cessna Citation 501P Review: Why Owning This Private Jet Is Cheaper Than You Think
A closer look at the real ownership economics of the Cessna Citation 501P, from single-pilot operation and used-parts maintenance to surprisingly low registration fees.
Running Shoes
Buying Chinese Running Shoes from AliExpress: Three Pairs Tested
Three Chinese running shoes bought directly from AliExpress and tested over months. Feidian 6 Challenger, Xtep 2000 km Pro, and Red Hare Ultra 9 reviewed with real prices, strengths, and trade-offs.
Running Gifts
Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners: Seven Picks Worth Wrapping Up
From earbuds and toe socks to a lightweight GPS watch, trail shoes, a head torch and energy gels: seven gift ideas that genuinely work for runners.
Everyday Carry Knives
Civivi Altus, Yonder, Over Yonder and Kizer Drop Bear: Four EDC Knives Worth a Look
A fixed blade with clever carry options, a slicey daily carry favorite, its longer sibling, and a clutch-lock competitor from Kizer.
Fountain Pens
Five Clear High-Capacity Fountain Pens Compared: From Affordable to Grail Territory
A practical comparison of five clear large-capacity fountain pens, covering ink capacity, filling systems, nib options, and price.
Art Supplies
Best Lightfast Colored Pencils: What a 6-Month Fade Test Revealed
More than 200 days of sunlight exposure, dozens of brands, and a full blue wool comparison. These are the colored pencils that actually kept their color, and the ones that quietly faded away.
Tools & Gear
11 Cool Tools That Do Things Differently: A Practical Roundup
A precision screwdriver, a 1 kWh power station, an ingenious spanner, rescue multitool and more practical tools with genuinely clever design.
Fitness Watches
Coros Apex 4 Review: A Lightweight Mountain Sports Watch Built for Accuracy
The Coros Apex 4 pairs best-in-class weight and battery life with dual-frequency GPS, an always-on MIP display, and a durable fiber-reinforced polymer case.
Wallets
Correa Creative Micro Bifold Model 1 vs Model 2: Which Minimal Wallet Fits Your Carry?
Two handcrafted minimalist bifolds in Italian Pueblo leather, compared on card capacity, cash handling, dimensions, and everyday usability.
Running Shoes
Craft Mestari Run 2.0 and Scott Kinabalu Ultra: Two Running Shoes Worth a Closer Look
A neutral road workhorse from Craft and a long-distance trail shoe from Scott, with the specs and first impressions that matter before you buy.
Art Books
Cynthia Knox Painting in Colored Pencil: Colorful Things Review
A detailed look at Cynthia Knox's Colorful Things, the second title in her Painting in Colored Pencil series, covering the projects, teaching style, and who this book is really for.
Aviation
Daher TBM 980 and Garmin G3000 Prime: A Hands-On Look at a Very Modern Turboprop
A first-hand flight in the new Daher TBM 980 shows how the fully FADEC engine and the Garmin G3000 Prime avionics suite change the single-engine turboprop experience.
Running Shoes
Decathlon Kiprun Lineup Explained: Every Shoe Reviewed, Ranked and Rated
We put the entire rebranded Kiprun range through its paces, from the budget Kip Core trainers to the £240 Kiprun Lab, to find which shoes are genuine gems and which ones to skip.
Art Supplies
Derwent Metallic Mixed Media Set Review: Shimmering Pencils and Paint Pans in One Gift Box
A 19-piece metallic set with 12 non-water-soluble pencils, six shimmering paint pans, and a water brush that delivers best on dark paper.