Running Shoes
New Balance 1080 V15 vs FuelCell Rebel V5: Which Daily Trainer Should You Buy?
Two cushioned New Balance daily trainers that now sit closer together than ever. We compare foam, fit, ride feel and price to help you pick the right one.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 298 / 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
New Balance Balos Review: A Big, Cushioned Long Run Shoe That Stays Light
The Balos pairs a tall 38.5 mm stack of bouncy Fresh Foam X with a surprisingly light 8.9 oz build, making it a strong long run candidate with one caveat to know about.
Running Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 V15 Review: A Premium Daily Trainer With a New Foam Identity
New Balance's flagship daily trainer gets a redesigned upper and a new supercritical midsole foam. We break down the fit, ride, and whether it is a genuine step forward.
Running Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v12 Review: The Dependable Daily Trainer
A softer, slightly heavier update to New Balance's flagship neutral trainer. We look at what changed, what works, and whether it still deserves a spot in your rotation.
Running Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 Review: Plus 3 Max Cushion Alternatives Worth Comparing
A closer look at the More v5 and three classic max cushion rivals: the More v4, Hoka Bondi 8, and Topo Atmos.
Running Shoes
Max Cushion Running Shoes Compared: New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6, Hoka Bondi 9, Puma Mag Max
Three max cushion trainers side by side: a refreshed New Balance More v6, the Hoka Bondi 9, and the Puma Mag Max for easy and recovery days.
Running Shoes
New Balance FuelCell Elite V4 Review: A Carbon-Placed Racer Tested Over a Hilly Half Marathon
The FuelCell Elite V4 gets a redesigned PEBA-based FuelCell midsole and a featherlight Phantom Fit upper. We ran it over a challenging hilly half marathon to see how it performs.
Trail Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel Trail Review: A Trail Shoe That Slipped Under the Radar
Full Vibram Megagrip outsole, a trail-tuned FuelCell midsole, and a competitive price make the New Balance Rebel Trail a quietly impressive first outing.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel v5 Review: The Favorite Daily Trainer Gets Taller
The Rebel returns with 15% more stack height and stays lively. We compare it against the ASICS Novablast 5 and Brooks Hyperion 3.
Running Shoes
New Balance Running Lineup Spring 2026: Every Shoe Explained
From the Rebel version 5 to the SC Elite version 5 and the new Elipse, here is how the full New Balance running lineup fits together and which shoes belong in your rotation.
Running Shoes
Marathon Racer Showdown: New Balance SC Elite v5 vs Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 vs Diadora Gara Carbon 2
Three carbon-plated marathon racers compared: the sharper, lighter New Balance SC Elite v5, the stable Endorphin Pro 4, and the retro-flavored Gara Carbon 2.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Pacer v2 Review: A Record-Breaking Race Flat That Asks a Lot
The SC Pacer v2 grows taller, adds PEBA to its FuelCell foam, and stays aggressively fast. We compare it with the Adidas Takumi Sen 10 and Hoka Cielo Road for 5K and 10K racing.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer version 3 Review: A Long Run Shoe With a New Identity
The third SC Trainer finally puts foam between the carbon plate and the road, delivering a capable, stable long run shoe at $180. Here is what changed and who it suits.
Trail Running Shoes
New Balance SuperComp Trail Review: A Race-Day Trail Shoe With Real Pep
A soft FuelCell midsole, Energy Arc plate, and thoughtfully placed Vibram lugs make the SuperComp Trail a compelling short-course racer, with a few fit quirks to know first.
Stationery
New Stationery Favorites 2026: 12 Fresh Releases Worth a Look
From darker-writing mechanical pencils to plush posture buddies and glittery clips, these new Japanese stationery releases cover a lot of desk territory.
Stationery
Standout New Stationery: Highlights Worth Adding to Your Desk
From gradient Mildliner ink to cat-shaped paper clips, a roundup of the most charming and useful new stationery arrivals.
Trail Running Shoes
Three New Trail Running Shoes for 2026: Altra, Inov-8 and Brooks Compared
A close look at three new trail shoes: the Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus, the Inov-8 Trailflyte V2, and the Brooks Cascadia Elite, with specs, weights and who each one suits.
Running Shoes
Newton CF1 Carbon Racer Review: A Different Kind of Super Shoe
Newton's first true carbon racing shoe pairs a fork carbon plate with newtonium P foam, but it rewards steady pacing far more than sprint finishes.
Stationery
Nicholas Hemingway 5100 Year Old Oak Mechanical Pencil Review: Ancient Bog Oak in Your Hand
A handmade British mechanical pencil built from 5,100-year-old bog oak, with impressive craftsmanship and one notable flaw to weigh before buying.
Running Shoes
Nike Alphafly 2 vs Alphafly 1: First Run Impressions and What Has Changed
A first speed session in the Nike Alphafly 2, compared directly against the outgoing Alphafly 1 on comfort, stability, fit and ride.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus 39 Review: A Reliable Daily Trainer With Smart Tweaks
The 39th generation of one of the best-selling running shoes of all time gets a lighter foam tweak, a second Zoom Air unit, and a comfortable everyday ride.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus 40 vs Pegasus 41: Should You Buy the Discounted Classic or the New Update?
The 41st Pegasus raises the stack and softens the heel. We break down how it differs from the Pegasus 40 and which runner each version suits best.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus 41 Review: A Long Overdue Update to a Classic Daily Trainer
Nike finally replaces the outdated React foam with full-length React X, adds stack height, and hikes the price. Here is what three runs in the Pegasus 41 reveal.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus Plus 2 Review: A Comfy Daily Trainer That Lost Its Speed
A bolder look, more cushion, and a roomier fit, but the Pegasus Plus 2 falls short of the uptempo ride it promises.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature First Impressions: A Sustainable Trainer With a Weight Problem
After 10 miles in the new Pegasus Turbo Next Nature, the recycled ZoomX ride impresses but the extra 54 grams change its character.
Running Shoes
Nike Street Fly Review: A Light, Comfortable Daily Racer With One Trade-Off
After around 50 miles of races, sessions, and easy runs, the Nike Street Fly proves impressively light and comfortable, but it may not be the fastest pick for goal races.
Trail Running Shoes
Nike Terra Kiger 10 First Impressions: A Great Upper Paired With a Flat Midsole
Nike's light, nimble trail racer gets a woven upper and Vibram MegaGrip rubber, but the new Cushlon 3.0 foam leaves something to be desired.
Running Shoes
Nike Vomero 18 Review: Nike's Biggest-Ever Stack Takes Over the Daily Trainer
The Vomero 18 blends ZoomX and ReactX foam into a 46mm max-cushion daily trainer, cheaper than the outgoing model but heavier and very different to run in.
Running Shoes
Nike Vomero Plus vs ASICS GEL-Nimbus 28: Two Max Cushion Trainers Compared
Two premium max cushioned daily trainers go head to head on comfort, bounce, stability, and value to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Nike Vomero Premium Review: Maximum Stack, Maximum Bounce, Maximum Statement
Nike pressed the max button on everything with the Vomero Premium: 55mm of stack, twin Air Zoom pods and a wildly bouncy ride built for easy and recovery runs. Here is how it stacks up against the Vomero Plus, Vomero 18 and Asics MegaBlast.