Running Shoes
Puma Velocity Nitro 2 vs Deviate Nitro 2: Two Versatile Nitro Trainers Compared
Two of Puma's Nitro training shoes go head to head, covering ride, fit, outsoles, and which one deserves a spot in your rotation.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 448 / 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
Rad Mallow First Run Review: A Comfort-First Max Cushion Cruiser at a Sharp Price
Rad's $150 max cushion daily shoe trades bounce for protection and smoothness. Here is how the Mallow performs, fits, and compares.
Running Shoes
Rad UFO Review: 100 Miles in One of the Most Surprising Daily Trainers of the Year
After nearly 100 miles of daily miles, hill sprints, tempos, and recovery runs, the Rad UFO proves itself as a fun, fast, and surprisingly premium daily trainer.
Smart Bird Feeders
REI Birdie Smart Feeder GreenTuff Review: A Quirky, Eco-Focused Smart Bird Feeder
A recycled-plastic smart bird feeder with solar charging, dual seed holders, and AI bird ID that works well enough, with a few quirks to know first.
Running Shoes
Three Road Ultra Shoes Put to the Test: Brooks Hyperion Max 2, Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 and On Cloudmonster Hyper
A 100-mile road ultra put three running shoes through their paces. Here is how each one performed over marathon, mid-race and final 40-mile stretches.
Trail Running Shoes
Ron Hill Reverence First Impressions: A British Brand's First Trail Shoe
Ron Hill's first-ever running shoe brings a Matrix upper, Michelin rubber outsole and an old-school firm ride to the trail. Here's how it performed on a muddy first run.
Running Gifts
Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners: Eight Presents Worth Wrapping This Year
From a race photography calendar and trail running guide to open earbuds, a massage gun and a running sock subscription, eight gift ideas for the runner in your life.
Running Gear
Running Essentials Worth a Look: 7 Kit Picks We Rate
From a waterproof running cap to recovery shoes and a meal replacement shake, seven pieces of running kit that earned their place this month.
Running Gear
Best Running Gear of the Year: Watches, Headphones and Shoes Worth Your Money
Our top picks across running watches, headphones, trail shoes, daily trainers, cushioned shoes and racers, with the strengths and trade-offs of each.
Running Gear
Running Gear Monthly Picks: 13 Pieces Worth a Look
From budget leggings and commuter packs to reflective jackets and winter gloves, a rundown of running kit that earned its place this month.
Running Shoes
5 Upcoming Running Shoes Worth Watching: Cloudmonster 2, Wave Rebellion Pro 2 and More
A look at five leaked performance running shoes, from On's Cloudmonster 2 to the Hoka Speedgoat 6, with what we know so far about each one.
Stationery
Sailor Pen Patina Ballpoint Review: A One-of-a-Kind Metal Barrel Pen
A heavy, twist-action brass ballpoint with an artisan patina finish that no two pens share. Beautiful to use, with a few design trade-offs worth knowing first.
Running Shoes
Salomon S/LAB Spectr Review: A Stable Super Shoe That Feels More Trainer Than Racer
The S/LAB Spectr aims to be a super shoe for the masses, with impressive stability and comfort, but it falls short of the racing feel its price suggests.
Running Shoes
Salomon S/Lab Spectre First Run Review: A Racing Shoe Built for 3:30 to 4-Hour Marathoners
Salomon's first plated performance trainer targets a genuinely underserved group: runners spending 3.5 to 4+ hours on their feet. Here is how it stacks up after a 14-mile test.
Smartwatches
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Review: A Great Smartwatch That Is Not Built for Runners
A premium titanium Wear OS watch with excellent smartwatch features and strong battery life, but run tracking that lags behind the competition.
Smartwatches
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Review: A Great Smartwatch, a Decent Running Watch
The Galaxy Watch 5 adds sapphire crystal and new training tools, but run tracking is only okay and battery life is unremarkable. Our honest take for runners.
Smartwatches
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Which Adventure Smartwatch Makes More Sense?
Two adventure-ready smartwatches go head to head for running and everyday use, with real trade-offs around battery life, GPS accuracy, and smart features.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Elite vs Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3: Which Race Day Shoe Fits Your Target Distance?
Two premium carbon racers with very different personalities: the snappy Endorphin Elite and the long-distance Adios Pro 3 compared across fit, stability, and ride.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Elite vs Nike Vaporfly Next% 2: Which Carbon Racer Deserves Your Money?
Two aggressive carbon-plated racing shoes with very different rides, weights, and price tags. Here is how they compare for race day.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 vs Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3: Which Race Day Super Shoe Wins?
Two carbon plate racing shoes built for PBs go head to head on comfort, speed, fit and value to find out which one deserves a spot on your marathon start line.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 RunShield vs Endorphin Speed 2: Which Version Deserves Your Money?
The RunShield edition adds a water-resistant upper, a rubberized toe cap and cold-weather rubber, and it is somehow lighter than the standard Speed 2. We break down where the extra $20 goes.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 vs Speed 3: A Long-Distance Comparison
One runner covered well over 1,700 miles across Europe in the Endorphin Speed 2 and Speed 3. Here is how the two shoes compare after extreme mileage.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 Durability Test: 650 Miles in One Pair
After 650 miles across Europe in a single pair, the Endorphin Speed 3 held its ride almost unchanged, with a strong upper and a few wear points worth knowing about.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 vs Adidas Takumi Sen: Two Speed Day Shoes, Two Very Different Jobs
One is a friendly, padded tempo trainer with race-day tricks up its sleeve. The other is a razor-sharp interval weapon. Here's how they compare.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer: Which Plated Trainer Deserves Your Money?
Two carbon-adjacent training shoes with very different personalities. We compare stack, weight, fit, ride and value to help you pick the right one for your rotation.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Revisited: How It Stacks Up Against Today's Best Plated Trainers
The Endorphin Speed 4 is still a mid pick. Here is how it compares to the Kinvara Pro and four other plated trainers that may fit your rotation better.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs Hoka Mach X: Which Plated Trainer Deserves Your Money?
Two capable super trainers with very different personalities. We compare fit, ride, outsole grip and versatility to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs Nike Zoomfly 6: Which Plated Super Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two of the best plated super trainers go head to head on weight, ride feel, comfort, and which kind of training each one does best.
Running Shoes
Saucony Hurricane 24 vs New Balance More v5: Two Max-Cushion Cruisers Compared
Two of the most comfortable cushioned running shoes of the past year go head to head: find out which one suits your ride preference.
Running Shoes
Saucony Kinvara 15 Review: A Traditional Uptempo Daily Trainer That Rewards Effort
A lightweight, non-plated daily trainer built for faster days. We put the Kinvara 15 through easy runs, tempo efforts and intervals to see if the old-school formula still works.