Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer V2 Review: A Soft, Forgiving Plated Trainer for High-Mileage Weeks
After multiple 20-mile runs and a treadmill session, here is how the SC Trainer V2 fits into a marathon training rotation, and who it suits best.
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.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer V2 vs Adidas Boston 12: Which Plated Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two plated training shoes with very different characters: soft and relaxed versus fast and firm. Here is how they compare on midsole, ride, fit, and durability.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer V2 vs ASICS Superblast: Two Do-It-All Trainers Compared
Two of the most fun daily trainers you can buy right now, with race-shoe qualities and everyday durability. Here is how they differ and which one earns our pick.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer V2 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 3: Which Plated Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two of the most popular plated trainers go head to head on midsole feel, fit, durability, and which runner each one genuinely suits.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer V2 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: Which Plated Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two of the most popular plated training shoes go head to head: a smooth, cushioned cruiser versus a snappier, faster-feeling option with some real trade-offs.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer V3: 100-Mile Review of the Comfortable Workhorse
After 100 miles across two coasts, the SC Trainer V3 proves to be a comfortable, stable long-run shoe, but at $180 it faces stiff competition.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer V3: The 'Dirty Mileage' Plated Trainer After 80 Miles
A carbon-plated daily trainer with FuelCell foam that favors support and protection over excitement. Here is what 80 miles revealed.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer vs New Balance 880: Which Shoe Makes More Sense for Marathon Training?
A closer look at how the plated, high-cushion SC Trainer stacks up against the dependable 880 as a daily training partner for marathon build-ups.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer vs More V4: Two High-Stack Trainers Compared
Two New Balance high-stack trainers with very different personalities: a plated FuelCell cruiser and a plush max-cushion daily option.
Running Shoes
New Balance SuperComp Elite V4 Review: A Bouncier Marathon Racer With One Notable Quirk
Multiple testers put the SuperComp Elite V4 through tempo, threshold and long runs. Strong cushioning and bounce, a reworked mesh upper, and a heel collar that demands attention before race day.
Running Shoes
New Balance SuperComp Rebel v1 First Run: A Serious All-Rounder Contender
New Balance's plated SC Rebel combines InfiniOn foam with an Energy Arc plate in a light, bouncy package. Our first-run impressions, fit notes, and whether it justifies the price.
Running Shoes
New Balance SuperComp Rebel vs ASICS Sonic Blast 2: Which Super Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two of the strongest new super trainers go head to head: one soft, light and race-like, the other firmer, roomier and built for long-run durability.
Running Shoes
New Balance SuperComp Trainer V2 Review: Soft Cushion for High-Mileage Days
A well-cushioned neutral trainer with FuelCell foam and an Energy Arc plate, softened for V2, with some trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Trail Running Shoes
New Balance Trail Lineup: More Trail v3, SuperComp Trail, and the Sustainable Hierro
Three trail shoes that show how far New Balance is pushing the category: a max-cushion daily trainer, a carbon-plated trail racer, and a sustainability-focused Hierro update.
Everyday Carry
New Everyday Carry Gear Worth a Look: Knives, Lights, Pouches and a Hovering Pen
A fresh batch of everyday carry picks covering tactical and legal-carry knives, flood and spot flashlights, wallet alternatives, and one gloriously unnecessary desk pen.
Everyday Carry
New EDC Releases Worth a Look: Knives, Flashlights, Bags and a Surprisingly Thin G-Shock
A fresh batch of everyday carry releases covering two feature-packed knives, two back-to-basics flashlights, a compact sling duo, and the thinnest G-Shock you can buy right now.
Everyday Carry
8 New Everyday Carry Picks: Pens, Grips, Power Banks and More
A fresh roundup of new carry gear spanning titanium pens, precision grips, power banks, finders, travel bags and a UK-friendly slip joint knife.
Stationery
New Stationery Worth a Look: Washi Tape, Fountain Pen Paper, and Everyday Carry Picks
A fresh batch of Japanese stationery highlights, from repositionable washi tape and ink-themed stamps to Tomoe River loose leaf, ink-friendly paper, flat pen cases, and a surprisingly roomy crossbody bag.
Running Shoes
New Running Shoe Releases: Four Models Worth Watching This Season
A lighter Puma racer, an updated Brooks daily trainer, a slimmer Hoka max-stack shoe, and a pricey Adidas collab that asks a lot.
Running Shoes
New Running Shoes to Watch: Asics Novablast 5, Adidas Adizero Drive RC, Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 and Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
Four new or upcoming running shoes, what changes under the hood, and which ones are worth putting on your shortlist.
Running Shoes
Four New Running Shoes Worth a Look: Saucony, Brooks, Hoka and Salomon
A quick verdict on four fresh releases: the Saucony Azora, Brooks Glycerin Flex, Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 and Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 3.
Running Shoes
Four New Running Shoes Worth a Look: Puma, Adidas, and Hoka Updates
The Puma Velocity Nitro 5, a possible Adidas Prime X 4, the Hoka Clifton 11, and the Adidas Evo SL Exo, assessed on foam, weight, and value.
Running Shoes
New Running Shoes Yay or Nay: Four Releases Worth Watching
Adidas, Nike, ASICS and Reebok all have fresh trainers on the way. Here is how each one shapes up and whether they deserve a spot on your rotation.
Running Shoes
New Running Shoes Yay or Nay: Four Recent Releases Weighed Up
A closer look at the Puma Propio Nitro, Mizuno Neozen 2, Nike ACG Ultrafly and New Balance 1080 V15, with a verdict on which are worth picking up.
Stationery
New Stationery Favorites: Fun Sanrio Picks, Smart Pencils, and Puzzle Fun
A fresh batch of new stationery worth a look, from Sanrio pen cases and limited edition mechanical pencils to a magnetic gel pen holder and foldable origami puzzles.
Stationery
New Stationery Worth a Look: Planners, Shimmer Pens, and Clever Extras
A roundup of fresh stationery releases, from fountain-pen-friendly notebooks to shimmering gel pens and palette-style ink pads.
Stationery
September 2026 Stationery Releases: Fountain Pens, Gel Pens, and Mechanical Pencils Worth a Look
A roundup of recent pen and pencil releases, from beginner-friendly fountain pens to limited edition gel pen colors and character-themed mechanical pencils.
Stationery
Next-Level School Supplies: 9 Stationery Picks Worth Filling Your Backpack With
From a vibration-free multi pen to a binder built for left-handed writers, nine school supplies that make the new year easier and more fun.
Everyday Carry
Next Tool Pocket Knife vs Victorinox Super Tinker: Can a $18 Challenger Compete?
A closer look at the Next Tool pocket knife and how it stacks up against the Victorinox Super Tinker on price, scissors, blade access, and everyday carry practicality.
Everyday Carry
Nextool E20 Review: A Compact Utility Knife with a Built-In Blade Magazine
The Nextool E20 packs a multi-blade magazine, pry tool, Phillips, flathead, and bottle opener into a form factor slightly smaller than the Gerber Prybrid.