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
The Fresh Foam X 860 v14 blends soft dual-density foam, a wider base, and a subtle stability plane into a daily trainer that impressed from the first mile.
Running Shoes
Two very different takes on the New Balance 880: a lighter moderate-stack trainer versus a taller maximal rocker shoe. Here is how they compare and which one suits you.
Running Shoes
After a 20-mile double run day, the Fresh Foam X BOS V1 proves itself as one of the most comfortable premium trainers around, with a few trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Running Shoes
A look at the all-new Fresh Foam X BOS with PEVA blended foam and the softer, wider More v5, including pricing and what each shoe is built for.
Trail Running Shoes
A first run through wet, muddy woodland trails with the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V8, covering fit, cushioning, grip, and where this road-to-trail shoe performs best.
Trail Running Shoes
A first-run look at the Hierro V7, plus three alternative trail shoes worth considering if you want more versatility or speed.
Trail Running Shoes
After 80-plus miles of testing, the Hierro V8 proves to be a comfortable, sustainable, versatile trail runner with a few trade-offs to know about.
Trail Running Shoes
The Hierro V9 gets a deeper dual-density Fresh Foam X midsole, 6mm Vibram Megagrip lugs and a heavier build. We compare it against the much-loved V8 to see who it actually suits.
Running Shoes
A plush, well-fitting max cushion trainer with a lively foam feel, 44mm of heel stack, and a price that undercuts most of the competition.
Running Shoes
After nearly 50 miles of testing, the Vongo v5 proves that stability can feel smooth and natural, though a stretchy toe box holds it back from a higher score.
Running Shoes
The FuelCell Prism v2 brings breathability and grip to the stability category, but a firmer-than-expected midsole shapes the whole experience.
Running Shoes
A neutral road trainer with a TPU propulsion plate, FuelCell foam and a £120 price tag, tested over an eight-mile first run.
Running Shoes
A soft, comfortable carbon-plated racer that doubles as a long-run shoe, and arguably the best first super shoe for newer runners.
Running Shoes
Comfortable, simple, and approachable: the FuelCell Rebel v3 skips the plate and rocker geometry to deliver a quiet, capable trainer for building real running strength.
Running Shoes
The fourth edition of the Rebel adds a higher stack, a wider platform, and an EVA and PEBA foam blend. Our first impressions after a road warm-up and a track speed session.
Running Shoes
Two versatile lightweight trainers go head to head: bouncy PEBA foam versus a stiff, rockered EVA ride. Here is how they differ and who each shoe suits best.
Running Shoes
The Rebel v5 keeps the series' fun, versatile character with a stiffer forefoot, a plush FuelCell ride, and a lockdown that genuinely impresses.
Running Shoes
Two very different takes on New Balance's top super racing shoe. We compare weight, stack, ride feel, stability, and fit to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles of hard running, this super shoe has proven surprisingly comfortable, consistent, and durable. Here's what held up and what didn't.
Running Shoes
An 18-mile first look at the FuelCell SC Elite v5, covering fit, ride feel, outsole grip, and whether the retail price stacks up.
Running Shoes
A lighter, lower-stack take on the super trainer that excels at easy miles but left our testers wanting more pace.
Running Shoes
A carbon-plated trainer with a huge 40mm stack, very soft FuelCell foam, and a fit that finally gets New Balance back on track, though the price raises questions.
Running Shoes
A closer look at four FuelCell running shoes, from a max-cushion carbon trainer to a fast daily trainer, with prices and intended use for each.
Running Shoes
Three fast FuelCell shoes for 2024: a marathon leader, a lightweight racer, and a forgiving trainer with carbon fiber underfoot.
Running Shoes
A plated trail shoe with dual-density FuelCell foam and shallow lugs, tested over 10K of sun-baked forest trails.
Running Shoes
A firmer, more stable super trainer built for uptempo work, with strong durability and a finicky toebox worth checking before you buy.
Running Shoes
Two versions of the same people's marathon trainer, one on deep discount and one $20 more expensive. Here is how they differ and which fits your feet and riding style.
Running Shoes
A closer look at the redesigned plated trainer: new FuelCell PEBA-based foam, a lighter upper, added stability features, and a shift toward faster workouts.
Trail Running Shoes
A lightweight, responsive trail shoe built on FuelCell foam that excels on compacted trails but shows its limits on technical ground.
Trail Running Shoes
A plush, max-cushion trail shoe with a wide stable base, 5mm Vibram lugs, and a True to Size fit. Here is how it handled technical trails, mud, and road sections.