Deals & Roundups
12 Standout Prime Day Deals Worth a Second Look
From a home backup battery and smart locks to a health-tracking ring and a portable coffee maker, these 12 Prime Day picks cover tech, home, and everyday carry.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 341 / 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.
Tech Deals
Best Prime Day Gadget Deals 2026: Six Gear Picks Worth Grabbing
From a folding retro handheld to an AI notetaker and a clever table lamp, these Prime Day deals deliver real value without the filler.
Fountain Pens
Best Purse Fountain Pens: Seven Pocket-Friendly Picks Tested for Everyday Carry
Seven fountain pens evaluated as purse pens for size, weight, durability, and ease of use, with one clear winner for everyday carry.
Running Gear
Race Day Tested: Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3, Coros Pace 4 and Garmin Forerunner 70
Three race day picks put to work over a fast 10K: a firmer super shoe that keeps you ticking over, plus two affordable running watches that trade nothing on accuracy.
Running Shoes
Best Race Day Shoes for the Half Marathon and Marathon: Our Ranked Picks
Fifteen racing shoes ranked from the ones that missed the mark to the one we would personally lace up on race day.
Running Gear
Race Day Picks: One Carbon Racer and Two Garmin Running Watches Worth a Look
A closer look at the Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure, the Garmin Forerunner 170 and 970, plus the Puma Fast-R 3 and Asics Metaspeed Tokyo as alternatives for short-distance racers.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 vs Puma Deviate Elite 4 vs Hoka Cielo X1 3.0: Race Day Shoes Compared
Brooks finally lands a viable race day shoe with the Hyperion Elite 6. Here is how it stacks up against the Puma Deviate Elite 4 and Hoka Cielo X1 3.0.
Running Shoes
Best Race Running Shoes of 2025: Top 5 Racers Plus 6 Near Misses
Eleven super shoes tested at race pace, from the Hoka Rocket X3 to the ASICS Meta Speed Ray. Here is how the 2025 racing field shapes up.
Running Shoes
Best Race Shoes 2025: Six Super Shoes Ranked Head to Head
Six of the best super race shoes of 2025 compared on fit, midsole, outsole durability and value, with one clear overall winner.
Running Shoes
Racing Shoe Roundup: Saucony Endorphin Pro 3, Nike Vaporfly 3, Adidas Takumi Sen 8, Nike Alphafly 3, New Balance SC Trainer V2
Five fast shoes tested across a progressive 16x400m workout, from the most forgiving to the most aggressive racer in the rotation.
Running Shoes
Best Racing Shoes of the Year: Four Supershoes Compared
The Saucony Endorphin Pro 3, Adidas Takumi Sen, Nike Vaporfly 2, and Vaporfly Next% 3 put side by side to help you pick the right race day shoe.
Running Shoes
Best Racing Shoes for Every Distance: 5K to Marathon
A distance-by-distance guide to 14 of the best racing shoes right now, from lightweight 5K specialists to maximum-cushion marathon super shoes.
Running Shoes
Best Racing Shoes by Distance: From Daily Trainers to Track Spikes
A distance-by-distance guide to the racing and training shoes worth lacing up, from stability daily trainers to marathon super shoes and track spikes.
Everyday Carry
Building a Complete EDC Loadout at REI: 8 Practical Picks
An everyday carry loadout assembled entirely from REI shelves: knives, multi-tool, flashlight, pen, notebook, fire starter, and a lighter with a twist.
Running Shoes
Best Road Racing Shoes: 7 Super Shoes That Earned the Top Spots
Seven standout road racing shoes for short and long distances, each with clear strengths, real trade-offs, and guidance on which fits your pace.
Running Shoes
Best Road Running Shoes 2025, Part 2: Six Standout Picks From Big Brands to Hidden Gems
Six road running shoes we ran serious miles in, from Salomon and Topo Athletic to a £60 budget bargain and a surprise return from Skechers.
Running Shoes
Top 3 Road Running Shoes of the Year: Three Lightweight Daily Trainers That Delivered
Three lightweight neutral daily trainers earned top marks this year: the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4, Nike Zoom Fly 6, and Hoka Mach 6.
Stationery
Best Rollerball Pens: Five Great Picks for Smooth, Effortless Writing
From a waterproof everyday workhorse to a bold 1.5mm fude tip, these five rollerball pens cover the whole spectrum of liquid ink writing.
Running Accessories
Best Running Accessories: 20 Tried-and-Tested Picks Worth Your Money
Twenty running accessories that have proven themselves over years of daily training, racing, and long-distance testing.
Running Gear
Best Running Belts for Every Run: 8 Picks Tested for Comfort, Capacity and Durability
From budget-friendly daily belts to trail-ready hydration options, these eight running belts cover everything from 10Ks to ultramarathons.
Running Deals
Best Running Deals for Winter: Shoes Under $130 and Gear Under $50
Ten discounted running shoes and winter gear picks, from a $22 running jacket to a carbon-plated trainer at $105.
Running Gear
Running Gear Awards: The Standout Brands and Products of 2024
From Hoka's remarkable turnaround to ASICS banger after banger, plus earbuds and running tech worth a second look.
Running Gear
Standout Running Gear of 2025: Nutrition, Watches, Shoes, and Lights Worth Your Attention
Six standout running products from a year of heavy testing: a tasty chew bar, two GPS watches, a brilliant trail shoe, run-specific sunglasses, and a new head torch.
Running Gear
Best Running Gear Finds of 2026: Six Products Worth a Second Look
From oversized endurance gels to waterproof socks, six running products that earned a permanent spot in the kit bag this year.
Running Gear
Best Running Gear This Month: 12 Picks Worth a Look
From a free running journal app to warm gloves, open-ear earbuds, race socks and a reliable GPS watch, these are the running products that earned a place in our monthly roundup.
Running Gear
Best Running Gear Picks: Packs, Socks and Arm Sleeves Worth a Look
Five tested running products from running packs and commuter backpacks to trail socks and race-day arm sleeves, with honest strengths and trade-offs.
Running Gear
Six Running Gear Picks Worth a Look: Headphones, Belts, Kettlebells and Race Shoes
A six-product gear rundown covering bone conduction headphones, a running waist belt, an adjustable kettlebell, and three pairs of running shoes with very different jobs.
Running Gifts
Best Running Gifts 2026: Practical Ideas from Stocking Fillers to Premium Gear
A tier-by-tier gift guide for runners, from under £30 stocking fillers to premium recovery and GPS gear, plus a few things to avoid buying.
Running Gear
Best Running Half Tights: Our Favorite Picks for Training, Racing, and Everyday Runs
Eight half tights we keep reaching for week after week, from high-storage trail options to compression race day picks and budget-friendly everyday pairs.
Running Gear
Best Running Hats Ranked: Lightweight Picks for Hot Days, Long Runs and Winter Miles
A runner's collection of hats from Janji, Compressport, Ciele, Path Projects and more, ranked by weight, breathability and sun protection.