Running Shoes
Six Running Shoes Worth a Look: A Roundup of Current Standouts
From a smoother classic trainer to a surprise super racer, six shoes that stood out in recent testing, with honest strengths and trade-offs for each.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 414 / 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.
Running Shoes
Running Shoes That Scored Above 8: A Shelf of Standout Performers
A running shoe buying guide focused on the models that earned scores above 8, plus quick buy-again calls on a long list of current and recent releases.
Running Shoes
5 Running Shoes the Internet Gets Wrong: A Closer Look at the Discourse
Five running shoes whose reputations have drifted away from how they actually perform, from On's Cloudmonster Hyper to the Saucony Endorphin Azura.
Running Shoes
Running Shoes to Watch in 2024: 12 Trainers and Racers Worth Knowing About
From the Brooks Ghost 16 to the New Balance More v5, here are twelve running shoes that earned attention this season and what could come next.
Running Shoes
Running Shoes We Disagree On: Five Popular Models, Very Different Verdicts
Five running shoes that split our opinions, and why foot strike, fit, and pace can make the same shoe feel completely different from one runner to the next.
Running Shoes
Four Running Shoes Worth a Closer Look Right Now
A stable Nike trainer, two contrasting Saucony options, and a waterproof winter casual shoe from Kane, with honest notes on fit and feel.
Running Shoes
Four Running Shoes Worth Watching: From Plush Daily Trainers to Eco Experiments
Four running shoes on our radar: ASICS Gel-Nimbus 24, Adidas Futurecraft Footprint, Nike Revolution 6 Next Nature, and Reebok Floatride Energy 4.
Running Shoes
Four Running Shoes Considered: Two Yays and Two Nays
A carbon-plated marathon racer, a winterized daily trainer, a max-cushion cruiser and a wet-weather tempo shoe: what earns a spot and what stays on the shelf.
Running Gear
Running Travel Essentials: Five Recovery and Fuel Picks for High-Mileage Training
A recovery shoe, a recovery drink, electrolytes, a non-alcoholic beer, and recovery slides that make training away from home far easier.
Fountain Pens
Ryan Krusac Chronicle C17 Review: A Handmade Rosewood Fountain Pen With Real Character
A closer look at the Chronicle C17, a new torpedo-shaped model from Georgia pen maker Ryan Krusac, in rosewood with a stainless steel JoWo nib.
Fountain Pens
Ryan Krusac Legend L16 Dragon Slayer Review: Scrimshaw Art You Can Write With
A limited-edition scrimshaw fountain pen made from deer antler and wood, with a light, comfortable hand feel and a lot of personality.
Kids Art Supplies
Ryan's World Mystery Art Egg vs Crayola Imagination Art Set: Which Kids Art Kit Is Worth It?
We compared two Target art kits for kids side by side to see which one delivers more value for the money.
Home Fitness
S Rower Review: Turn Your Smart Trainer Into a Rowing Machine
The S Rower converts an existing smart trainer into a rower using standard Bluetooth FTMS control, with a planned $695 price and Q2 availability.
Fountain Pens
Sailor 1911 Large: A Refined Fountain Pen with a Rare 18K Nib
The Sailor 1911 Large pairs an understated shining black finish with an 18-karat gold nib, and it writes beautifully. Here is what to know before buying.
Fountain Pens
Sailor 1911 Large Wicked Witch of the West: A Deep Purple Beauty With a Distinctive Nib
A North American special edition Sailor with black trim, a smoky semi-translucent purple resin, and a soft 21k gold nib. Here's how it writes and who should buy it.
Fountain Pens
Sailor King of Pen Ebonite with Urushi Raden Work: A Pen Transformed
A hand-finished Sailor King of Pen Ebonite decorated by a Tokyo urushi studio, and what the year-long commission process is really like.
Fountain Pens
Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black Review: A Matte Black Beauty With Character
A close look at the Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black, from its smoky ruthenium trim and ion-plated 21k gold nib to sizing, writing feel, and who it suits best.
Fountain Pens
Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Blue Dawn Review: A Limited Edition Worth the Hype
A deep dive into the Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Blue Dawn 2021 limited edition, a pearl-flecked flagship fountain pen with a juicy 21k gold broad nib.
Fountain Pens
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini Review: A Pocket Fountain Pen With Real Character
Sailor's smallest Pro Gear trades size for charm, with a 14k gold nib, maroon finish, and a few quirks to weigh before buying.
Stationery
Sailor Regno Double Review: A Wood-Body Multi-Pen That Rewards Patience
A discontinued maple-barrel multi-pen with two ballpoints and a pencil. Great feel and smooth writing, with a high center of balance worth knowing about first.
Stationery
Sailor Time Flow+ Ballpoint Pen Review: A Watch-Inspired Pen for Everyday and Business Use
A close look at the Sailor Time Flow+ ballpoint pen: its brass body, watch-inspired design, smooth 0.7mm writing, and the few trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Running Shoes
Sakin Tempest 3 Review: A Rare Super Stability Racer You Probably Can't Buy
After 70 miles in the Sakin Tempest 3, a stability shoe with super foam, aggressive stiffness, and a firm fast ride, here is how it performs and who it suits.
Stationery
Sakura 305 vs Pentel GraphGear 1000: Which Drafting Pencil Wins?
A hands-on comparison of the Sakura Crépas Sakura 305 drafting pencil and the Pentel GraphGear 1000, covering build, writing feel, and where each one falls short.
Stationery
Sakura Craft Lab 001S Color Edition Review: A Lighter Take on a Classic Ballpoint
An aluminum-bodied limited edition of the Craft Lab 001S that trades the brass weight of the original 001 for a comfortable, unified single-color design.
Stationery
Sakura Craft Lab 004 Review: The Series' Only Multi-Pen
A closer look at the Sakura Craft Lab 004, the only multi-pen in the Craft Lab series, with two gel refills and a pencil in a compact, well-finished body.
Stationery
Sakura Craft Lab 007 Review: A Slimmer Take on a Beloved Brass Pen
The Craft Lab 007 takes the series' signature materials in a slimmer, more understated direction. Here is what works, what does not, and who it suits.
Stationery
Sakura Craft Lab 008 Review: A Knock-Style Ballpoint with Real Craft Appeal
Sakura Craypas' Craft Lab 008 is the series' first knock-style ballpoint, combining an anodized aluminum barrel, machined brass grip, and a beautifully balanced writing feel.
Stationery
Sakura Craft Lab 009 Review: A Retro-Futuristic Gel Pen With Real Writing Comfort
Sakura Crepas' latest Craft Lab 009 pairs 3D photo-etched stainless steel with a smooth pigment gel refill, at a premium price.
Stationery
Sakura Craypas Ball Sign ID 3C Review: A Three-Color Multi Pen Built Around Black
A multi pen that loads two shades of black plus red or blue, with a light ABS body, refined knock feel, and a divisive scratchy refill.
Stationery
Sakura Crepas Craft Lab 010 Gel Ink Pen Review: The Best Numbered Model Yet?
The tenth release in Sakura Crepas' premium Craft Lab numbering series brings a hammered-finish metal barrel, refined twist mechanism, and one of the most balanced writing experiences in the lineup so far.