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.
Fountain Pens
A German olive wood fountain pen with a gold Bock nib and titanium grip that looks stunning but writes with compromises worth knowing before you spend.
Stationery
A lamb-leather Micro5 planner with a minimal design, generous pockets, and a feel you either fall for or don't.
Planners & Notebooks
A compact buffalo leather ring planner with wallet-level storage, an 11mm ring, and a few trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Fountain Pens
A large stabilized wood fountain pen from Ashira with a 14k gold nib, easy half-twist cap, and a genuine tactile writing feel, with a few trade-offs to weigh first.
Wallets
A handmade full grain Horween Dublin leather money clip wallet with four card slots, a nickel plated clip, and a lifetime guarantee. Here is how it holds up in daily use.
Everyday Carry
A handmade Chicago money clip wallet in full grain Horween leather, now seen in a rare black aniline latigo version that may be worth asking about.
Running Shoes
Four ASICS Blast trainers, four distinct rides. Here's how the Nova Blast, Sonic Blast, Super Blast, and Mega Blast fit into a rotation and who each one is really for.
Running Shoes
Four ASICS Blast running shoes compared to help you decide which one fits your daily miles, long runs and pace work.
Trail Running Shoes
The Asics Blaze Blast brings Novablast-style cushioning to light trails with a 2.5 mm lug outsole. Our first-run impressions after an easy forest run.
Running Shoes
The Gel-Cumulus 25 is comfortable and well built, but the Gel-Nimbus 25 and Novablast 3 may be the stronger Asics picks. Here is how the three compare.
Running Shoes
A neutral road trainer with an 8 mm drop, a durable midsole, and an unusually comfortable tongue, with one clear drawback in the knit upper.
Running Shoes
The Evo Ride 3 gets a new jacquard upper and slightly softer FlyteFoam, but the ride remains firm, fast, and focused on ground feel.
Trail Running Shoes
At just 8.1 ounces, the Asics Fuji Lite 3 delivers nimble, lightweight trail performance with a standout outsole, though the upper leaves a little to be desired.
Trail Running Shoes
A carbon-plated trail racing shoe with a nimble road-shoe feel, strong grip, and a fit that rewards narrower feet. Here is what it does well and where it falls short.
Running Shoes
How the Gel-Cumulus 26 stacks up against the Gel-Nimbus 25, Nike Pegasus, and Adidas Adizero SL for everyday training.
Running Shoes
The Cumulus 27 changes the forefoot in ways that split opinion. Here is how the two daily trainers compare and who each version actually suits.
Running Shoes
First-run impressions of the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 28, covering fit, the new FF Blast Max midsole, ride feel, and whether it stands out in a crowded ASICS lineup.
Running Shoes
The GEL-Glideride Max pairs a plush, bouncy topsole with a more flexible rocker setup, making it a strong contender for daily miles and long runs.
Running Shoes
The 30th edition of the Gel-Kayano is a max-cushion, wide-platform stability shoe that finally feels enjoyable rather than dull. Our early verdict after the first runs.
Running Shoes
The Gel-Kayano 30 gets its biggest revamp in years: new FF Blast Plus Eco foam, a 4D guidance system, and a ride that no longer feels like a clunky stability shoe. Here's how it holds up on the road.
Running Shoes
Two flagship ASICS trainers that have grown surprisingly close. We compare cushioning, stability, fit and versatility to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Two modern stability trainers at very different ends of the support spectrum. We compare cushioning, fit, pace range, and grip to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Two modern stability shoes with very different philosophies: the plush, comfort-first Gel-Kayano 30 and the versatile, nimble Saucony Tempus.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles, the Gel-Kayano 31 proves itself as a comfortable, durable stability shoe for easy runs, long walks, and long days on your feet.
Running Shoes
A closer look at the Gel-Kayano 31, a stability shoe that softens its support features into something nearly every runner can enjoy, with a few trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Running Shoes
Two versions of ASICS' premium stability trainer compared on specs, stability, fit, and durability to help you decide which one to buy.
Running Shoes
Two plush ASICS daily cruisers with just $5 between them. We compare stack heights, fit, ride feel, and stability to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
After 100+ miles, the Gel-Kayano 32 stands out as the smoothest, most snappy version of ASICS' premium stability shoe to date, with a new 8 mm drop and a snugger performance fit.
Running Shoes
Two of the most popular premium stability trainers go head to head on ride, stability, and fit so you can pick the right one before your next pair.
Running Shoes
A side-by-side look at ASICS' flagship stability trainer and one of the few remaining medial-posted high-stability shoes on the market.