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
We took the Nike Vaporfly Next% 3 straight from the box into a full solo marathon around London to see how it handles 26.2 miles, including the messy final miles when form falls apart.
Running Shoes
The Vaporfly Next% 4 lines up against the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3, Adidas Adios Pro 4 and ASICS Meta Speed Edge Paris to find out which race shoe deserves your money.
Running Shoes
Two max-cushioned Nike trainers with ZoomX foam that ride very differently on the road. Here's how they compare for easy and long runs.
Trail Running Shoes
Nike's first Zoom X trail shoe is undeniably comfortable for long runs, but a dampened ride and weak wet grip limit its appeal.
Running Shoes
Nike's plated trainer drops weight, adds fresh ZoomX, and finally feels like a genuine super trainer again. Here is what a demanding first session revealed.
Running Shoes
A plateless super trainer against a plated one, both versatile, fast, and comfortable. We break down prices, weights, stack heights, and ride feel to help you choose.
Running Shoes
Two plated super trainers go head to head. We compare fit, foam, stack specs, and real training performance after 100k in each shoe.
Flashlights
Two flat-profile everyday carry flashlights, each with direct access to turbo, sensible controls, and long runtimes. Here is how they differ and which one suits you.
Lighting
A bright, well-built headlamp with a replaceable 18650 battery, IP68 sealing, and a few quirks worth knowing about before you buy.
Stationery
From paper-matching correction tapes to laptop-friendly notebooks and connecting stickers, these Japanese stationery picks are niche in the best way.
Flashlights
A 350-lumen tail-switch EDC light with excellent AA battery longevity, a reversible pocket clip, and one important caveat about its proprietary cell.
Running Shoes
After a year of daily training, travel, gym, and treadmill use, the On Cloud Monster proves its durability but raises questions about where it fits in a running rotation.
Running Shoes
On's robot-sprayed upper drops 58g from the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper and turns it into a floaty, protective high-mileage trainer. Here's what to know before spending the extra money.
Running Shoes
After 55 miles at the Comrades Marathon, the Cloudmonster Hyper proved far better at long, steady road ultras than it ever did as a daily super trainer.
Running Shoes
Two max cushion daily trainers from On go head to head. One is a pricier super trainer with a PEBA wedge, the other a smoother, cheaper rocker shoe. Here is how they compare.
Running Shoes
Two of On's max-cushion daily trainers go head to head. Here's how the stack, fit, ride, and price compare so you can pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Three high-priced dual-foam trainers go head to head: the On Cloudmonster Hyper, Asics Superblast, and New Balance SC Trainer V2, each with a different take on the do-it-all premium trainer.
Running Shoes
On's first Cyclon subscription shoe is genuinely sustainable, but the firm ride limits what it can do for most runners.
Running Shoes
A cushioned, good-looking road-to-trail shoe that shines on light trails and road, with real limits on grip and technical terrain.
Running Training
After three months training on the OneTrack Club Steph Twell marathon plan, a 2:55:15 Chicago Marathon finish says a lot. Here's what works, what doesn't, and who should consider it.
Travel Backpacks
A side-by-side comparison of two duffel-style travel backpacks, covering capacity, materials, organization, and carry comfort to help you pick the right one.
Wallets
A brass and titanium wallet bent from a single sheet of metal into two working springs. Here is how it holds cards and cash in daily use.
Running Shoes
Two popular non-plated daily trainers go head to head on fit, ride, and speed. One impressed us, the other left us wanting more.
Stationery
A pocket-sized brass ballpoint pen with a matched gold clip, D1 refill versatility, and a satisfyingly weighty writing feel.
Running Watches
Early testing of the Polar Vantage M3, with initial results on GPS accuracy, optical heart rate, battery life, and where it sits against the competition.
Running Shoes
A closer look at Puma's carbon plate racing line-up: the all-rounder Deviate Nitro Elite 2, the short-distance Fast-FWD Nitro Elite, and the unconventional split-foam Fast-R Nitro Elite.
Running Shoes
Two of the best plated training shoes go head to head. The Deviate Nitro 2 brings a fixed heel fit and an outstanding outsole, while the Endorphin Speed 3 counters with a livelier ride.
Running Shoes
A flat coastal 10K race put the redesigned Deviate Nitro Elite 3 through its paces, and the softer, bouncier midsole changes the shoe's whole character.
Running Shoes
A first-run look at the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite and how it stacks up against the Deviate Nitro Elite, including ride feel, fit, and which one deserves your money.
Running Shoes
A first-run look at Puma's tallest trainer yet: 47 mm of foam, a wide stable base, and a bouncy ride that wants you to run faster.