Trail Running Shoes
inov-8 Trailfly Speed vs Trailfly: Which Trail Shoe Deserves Your Money?
The Trailfly Speed promises a lighter, nimbler ride than the standard Trailfly. After a proper test run, the differences are bigger than they look on paper.
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.
Trail Running Shoes
Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Review: A Grippy, Ground-Connected Trail Shoe
The Inov-8 Trailfly V2 delivers strong grip, stability, and versatility on hard and mixed terrain, with a firmer ride that rewards light, quick foot turnover.
Trail Running Shoes
inov-8 MudTalon Speed First Run Review: A Modern Mud Trail Shoe Worth a Close Look
First-run impressions of inov-8's new MudTalon Speed: specs, fit, construction, and how it performed on soft coastal trails.
Trail Running Shoes
Inov-8 MudTalon Speed Review: A Fast Soft-Ground Trail Shoe With Real Comfort
The Inov-8 MudTalon Speed combines aggressive 8 mm lugs, a lightweight build, and more midsole comfort than the brand's classic racers. Here's how it performed over 30 miles of muddy forest testing.
Trail Running Shoes
Inov-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs V1: Which Mud-Ready Trail Shoe Deserves Your Money?
We compare the new Inov-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 against the original on wet, muddy coastal trails to see whether the upgrades are worth it.
Running Gear
inov-8 Trail Talon and SE Sky Flow 12L Vest: Two Run Kit Tests on a Brutal Coastal Route
A 13.4-mile wet, muddy, rocky coastal loop put the updated inov-8 Trail Talon and the new SE Sky Flow 12L hydration vest through a proper test. Here is how both performed.
Trail Running Shoes
Inov-8 TrailFly First Run Review: A Firm, Nimble Trail Shoe for Fast Running
A first run on the Inov-8 TrailFly, built for training and longer races on hard, rocky ground. Here is how it handled wet, choppy trails and what to check before buying.
Trail Running Shoes
Inov-8 TrailFly G 270 V2 Review: A Refined All-Round Trail Shoe
Inov-8 keeps what worked in the original TrailFly G 270 and adds subtle upper tweaks that push comfort further, making the V2 a dependable pick for mixed trail running.
Trail Running Shoes
Inov-8 Trailfly Max First Impressions: A Deeper Cushion Upgrade for Long Trail Days
Inov-8's new Trailfly Max adds more midsole cushioning and a new FlySpeed Pro foam to the well-loved Trailfly formula. Here is how it ran on an 8.6-mile first outing.
Trail Running
Inov-8 TrailFly Pro Review: Fast, Light, and Built for Dry Trails
First impressions of Inov-8's new TrailFly Pro: a 256g trail racer with next-generation supercritical foam, plus the stability trade-offs to know before buying.
Fountain Pens
Inso Bolt Review: A Titanium Bolt-Action Fountain Pen That Rewrites the Retractable Rulebook
The Inso Bolt is a grade five titanium bolt-action retractable fountain pen with a Japanese nib and a clever silicone seal, offered at an accessible $84 price point.
Action Cameras
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs DJI Action 5 Pro: Which Action Camera Earns a Spot in Your Bag
A detailed look at the Insta360 Ace Pro 2's hardware and software upgrades, and how it stacks up against the DJI Action 5 Pro for everyday shooting.
Running Gear
Instinct Eclipse 12L Hydration Pack Review: Big Storage, Quality Build
A well-built one-size hydration pack with thoughtful pocket layout, front flask carry and a versatile fit system, weighed against its 380g weight and warmth in mild conditions.
Stationery
Inventery Pocket Pen 2.0 Review: One Modular Pen, Two Writing Modes
A minimalist modular pen that converts between a full-size writer and a true pocket pen, with both fountain pen and rollerball tips in stainless steel, brass, or onyx.
Multi-Tools
Irwin Vise-Grip Multi-Tool vs Leatherman Crunch: The Heavy-Duty Locking Plier Multi-Tool Debate
The Irwin Vise-Grip Multi-Tool pairs forged-steel locking pliers with a serrated blade and bit holder, offering a rugged alternative to the Leatherman Crunch for heavy-duty tasks.
Stationery
ITO-YA Limited CA COM Special Olive Brown: A Hands-On Review
A stylish collaboration mechanical pencil with great looks and balance, but one notable writing-feel issue to check before buying.
Stationery
Itoya 110 Erasable Ballpoint Pen 3 Review: A Premium Twist on Frixion
A heavy, brass-barreled three-color erasable ballpoint with very little tip wobble, some practical trade-offs, and a price that demands real enthusiasm.
Stationery
Itoya 110 Sharp Pencil Review: A Japan-Made Mechanical Pencil Built with Pilot Know-How
A closer look at the Itoya 110 Sharp Pencil, a brass-bodied mechanical pencil created with Pilot's technology to mark Itoya's 110th anniversary.
Stationery
Itoya Limited Romeo No.3 Fine Brush Gunmetal Apricot Gold Ballpoint Review
An Itoya-exclusive twist ballpoint with a brass barrel, fine hairline finish and a striking two-tone look. Specs, writing feel and who it suits.
Stationery
ITOYA ROMEO No.3 Hazé Review: A Gorgeous Relaunch With One Big Caveat
The relaunched ROMEO No.3 in the stunning Hazé colorway impresses with its design and writing feel, but packaging and tip wobble issues are worth knowing before you buy.
Stationery
Itoya Romeo No.3 Vertical Line Ballpoint Pen Review: Elegance Machined from Metal
A beautifully machined brass ballpoint from Ginza Itoya's Romeo brand, with Swarovski crystal accents and a smooth twist mechanism. Here is what to know before buying.
Stationery
IWI Fusion Color Wood Mechanical Pencil Review: Style First, Practicality Second
A wooden-bodied Taiwanese mechanical pencil that wins on looks and feel in hand, with a soft writing touch and a fiddly refill process worth knowing about before you buy.
Fountain Pens
Three Fountain Pen Favorites: J. Herbin Inks and a Rhodia Notepad Worth Trying
A deep blue from the La Perle des Encres line, a shimmering special edition created with Kenzo Takada, and the white Rhodia Maya notepad that ties it all together.
Running Headphones
Jabra Elite 8 Active Review: The Best Running Earbuds We've Tested This Year
Tough, wing-free and genuinely secure, the Jabra Elite 8 Active pairs stronger adaptive ANC with rich, tweakable sound in a compact running-friendly package.
Everyday Carry
Building a Complete Everyday Carry Kit in Jakarta: 10 Finds Worth Knowing About
From a patchwork leather wallet to a custom karambit and a sub-$5 flashlight, ten standout everyday carry finds sourced across Jakarta over 48 hours.
Stationery
January 2026 Stationery Roundup: 7 New and Limited Items Worth a Look
A curated look at seven standout stationery purchases from January 2026, from a premium gel pen to a fresh multi-pen notebook set.
Stationery
Japan Stationery Awards 2025: The Award-Winning Picks Worth Adding to Your Desk
From guard-railed highlighters to an adjustable-grip fountain pen, these Stationery Awards 2025 winners combine clever engineering with everyday usability.
Stationery
10 Thoughtfully Designed Japanese Binders, Notebooks, and Stationery Accessories
Ten cleverly engineered stationery picks from Japan, including lay-flat notebooks, obstruction-free binders, slanted-page notebooks, and handy page markers.
Stationery
Next-Level Japanese Stationery: 8 Desk and Writing Upgrades Worth Trying
From beginner-friendly fountain pens to soft-ring notebooks and clever desk organizers, eight Japanese stationery picks that make everyday writing and desk work nicer.
Lifestyle Goods
Four Affordable Wood Goods That Bring a Little Calm to Your Desk
Wooden bookmarks, a camphor fragrance bottle, a sakura wood candle, and the chamois cloth worth using to care for a wooden pen.