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
A lighter, sharper Phantasm with a new gaiter-style aerodynamic upper, PEBA midsole and full-length carbon plate. Here is how it performed on a hard 20K session in grim wet conditions.
Running Shoes
Salomon calls it their fastest road shoe ever, but does the Phantasm CF earn a place in your race rotation? A closer look at the foam, the rocker, and the trade-offs.
Trail Running Shoes
The Pulsar 4 is heavier, wider, and less aggressive than its predecessor, but it still feels like a proper S/Lab racing shoe on dry trails.
Trail Running Shoes
A major overhaul turns the Pulsar line into something more versatile, more comfortable, and a little heavier. Here is what to know before you buy.
Trail Running Shoes
The Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide 2 keeps its proven midsole and finally fixes the fit, delivering a stable, cushioned option for long ultras and technical trail racing.
Trail Running Shoes
A wavy midsole, deep soft cushioning and Quicklace, but a hefty £230 price. First-run impressions of Salomon's latest S/LAB trail shoe.
Trail Running Shoes
A 15-mile test across tarmac, gravel, sand and coastal cliffs reveals where the S/Lab Ultra Glide shines and where it falls short.
Trail Running Shoes
A stout, waterproof winter trail runner with tungsten spikes in the outsole, built for snow, ice, and slush rather than soft, cushioned rides.
Trail Running Shoes
The Salomon Thunder Cross pairs 5 mm multi-directional lugs with a relaxed energy foam midsole, and it holds up on everything from rocky scrambles to pavement. Here is how it compares against the Hoka Challenger ATR 6 and Adidas Terrex Agravic Trail Ultra.
Trail Running
From the accessible Thundercross to the S/LAB racing range, here is what Salomon is bringing to the trail for 2024 and who each shoe is for.
Trail Running Shoes
From an all-round daily trainer to a max-cushion ultra shoe, Salomon's spring trail lineup builds a proper quiver with updated Energy Foam across the range.
Trail Running Shoes
Two very similar trail shoes with very different prices. After an 8-mile test run, the standard Ultra Glide 3 beat the S/Lab version on fit, feel, and value.
Wearables
Two Galaxy Watch 6 variants with a returning rotating bezel, brighter displays, and Wear OS 4, tested for sleep, GPS, heart rate, and battery accuracy.
Smartwatches
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra promises a cycling FTP estimate in just four minutes. We tested the claim repeatedly and found a mix of impressively accurate numbers and frustrating practical problems.
Smartwatches
An early hands-on look at the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, covering routing, Track Back, GPS accuracy, heart rate, and how the battery claims hold up.
Fountain Pens
An oversized Italian resin fountain pen with an in-house 18k gold number 8 nib, a striking cratered blue material, and a few quirks worth knowing before buying.
Fountain Pens
A large, handcrafted Italian fountain pen with an in-house gold flex nib and a vintage-style safety filling system that rewards careful handling.
Trail Running Shoes
Satisfy's first ever trail running shoe delivers a brilliant Euphoria super foam ride, but a shallow upper and unusual round lugs raise serious questions.
Trail Running Shoes
Satisfy's first running shoe is one of the strongest entries an apparel brand has made into footwear, with balanced cushioning, confident grip, and standout design details.
Stationery
From a clever two-compartment pen case to binders that never pinch your fingers, these ten stationery essentials make schoolwork smoother and more organized.
Knives
A budget-friendly folding knife with 14C28N steel, crisp flipper deployment, and striking marbled G10, held back mainly by its ergonomics.
Running Shoes
Six Saucony road shoes covered in one place: what each one is for, where it shines, and which trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Running Shoes
A new max-stack trainer, two daily workhorses, a marathon racer and a Vibram-lugged trail shoe headline Saucony's early 2026 refresh.
Running Shoes
A budget daily trainer with a well-built upper, generous stack, and rocker geometry that makes it feel faster than it has any right to be.
Running Shoes
First-run impressions of the Saucony Axon 3, a budget-friendly daily trainer with a high PWRRUN stack, surprisingly light weight, and a versatile ride.
Running Shoes
A versatile budget daily trainer with a firm-but-bouncy ride, solid grip, and the versatility to handle easy miles and up-tempo sessions alike.
Running Shoes
Two of the best budget daily training shoes go head to head. We compare fit, ride, grip, and durability to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
The Saucony Axon is a simple, affordable neutral road running shoe with a firm PWRRUN midsole, sturdy outsole, and a price point that makes it easy to recommend as a value trainer.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles, the Saucony Azora holds up with strong outsole durability, a rolling ride, and unexpected mild stability features worth knowing about.
Running Shoes
The Saucony Azora goes head to head with four popular non-plated trainers to see where it fits in the daily and tempo shoe market.