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.
Running Shoes
Two max-stack plated trainers go head to head. One is Mizuno's bold new hero shoe, the other a proven favorite for long relaxed miles. Here is how they compare on weight, feel, and value.
Running Shoes
The third Neo Vista is a minor but well-executed update with a more structured heel, a more dialed upper, and the same smooth, soft-and-bouncy ride that made version two a favorite.
Running Shoes
The Neo Vista 3 refines Mizuno's max cushion formula with a reshaped wave plate and firmer underfoot feel. Here is how it runs, and how it compares to the Neo Vista 2, Wave Sky 9, Nike Vomero Plus, and Asics Superblast 3.
Running Shoes
A soft, lively max cushion trainer built for easy miles, with a comfortable knit upper and a ride that rewards moving with intent.
Running Shoes
The Mizuno Neo Vista combines a thick stack of Enerzy NXT foam with a wave plate to deliver versatile cushioning that still kicks into gear at faster paces.
Running Shoes
Two plush Mizuno trainers that feel completely different under load. Here is what separates the Neo Vista from the Neo Zen and which one to try first.
Running Shoes
Mizuno swaps supercritical TPU for EVA, tightens the fit, and raises the price by $10. Here is how the Neo Zen 2 feels out on the road.
Running Shoes
A close comparison of the Mizuno Neo Zen 2, Saucony Endorphin Azura, ASICS Novablast 5, and Adidas Adizero Evo SL for easy miles, steady runs, and everything between.
Running Shoes
The Neo Zen drops Mizuno's wave plate and keeps the plush Enerzy NXT foam, joining the Neo Vista and On Cloud Surfer in the no-stability-device cushion category.
Running Shoes
Three new Mizuno racing prototypes cover everything from sub-5 oz track flats to marathon-day workhorses. Here is how each one runs and who each is for.
Running Shoes
A close look at four shoes in Mizuno's updated road lineup, from a modernized daily trainer to a marathon super shoe with over 40 mm of midfoot foam.
Running Shoes
A practical guide to Mizuno's spring 2026 running range, from the Wave Rider 29 and Wave Sky 9 to the Wave Rebellion, Neo, and Hyper Warp capsules.
Running Shoes
A relaxed, wide-based max cushion daily trainer that blends comfort with modern tech, earning a solid A for easy miles.
Running Shoes
Two dual-foam max-cushion trainers that look similar on paper but split cleanly between everyday comfort and snappy running performance.
Running Shoes
The Mizuno Wave Neo Vista delivers a soft, highly bouncy ride with a semi-stiff plate and knit upper, all at a notably lower price than most super trainers.
Running Shoes
The Wave Rebellion Pro 2 puts its foam where you land, and the result is unlike any other super shoe. Here is what the first run revealed.
Running Shoes
A max-cushion carbon racer with a huge midsole, an unusual heel cutout, and a ride that only rewards genuinely fast running.
Running Shoes
After 50 miles of testing, the Mizuno Wave Rebellion stands out for its new PEBA midsole, tough outsole, and secure heel, with a wave plate and price worth weighing.
Running Shoes
Mizuno's classic neutral daily trainer gets a new foam and a softer, bouncier ride. Here is how the Wave Rider 28 compares with the Wave Rider 27, and which one suits your running.
Running Shoes
The Wave Rider 29 breaks sharply from its own tradition: softer, lighter, and lower drop. Here is how it compares to the Wave Rider 28 and which one suits your feet.
Fountain Pens
A solid-bar turned fountain pen in titanium, stainless steel, copper, or bronze, with a plunger converter, removable clip, and a 100-year warranty. Here is what works and what to check first.
Everyday Carry
A curated selection of EDC gear for the contemporary gentleman, from a Nomad leather iPhone case and Orbitkey organizer to a titanium bolt action pen, a James Brand slip joint knife, and a watch winder that keeps automatics ready to wear.
Everyday Carry
Three pocket-sized modular multi-tools that let you swap tools in seconds. We compare size, build quality, tool selection and value to help you pick the right one.
Phone Accessories
A magnetic phone-mounted notebook and stand from MOFT with sticky notes, pen refills, and surprisingly clever folding design.
Stationery
A simple, all-black full-metal ballpoint from Korean stationery maker Monami, with a surprisingly good writing feel and a few trade-offs to weigh first.
Travel Luggage
A hybrid carry-on that combines a durable hard shell with an accordion front compartment for fast access, backed by years of real-world flight testing.
Fountain Pens
The iconic 1952 flagship fountain pen still sets the benchmark, but its price, quality control, and material story deserve a hard look before you spend the money.
Fountain Pens
A long-awaited Montblanc 149 in fine turned out beautifully after a nib tune-up, but its dry, skippy out-of-box performance raises real questions about quality control.
Fountain Pens
A Le Grand-sized Jules Verne-themed fountain pen with a wonderful 18K double broad nib, deep indigo finish, and hidden story details worth discovering.
Fountain Pens
The Montblanc Bohème is a small, jewel-like fountain pen with a clever rotating mechanism that turns everyday writing into a small ritual.