Smartwatches
Apple Watch Ultra Review: The Best Apple Watch Yet for Runners
A rugged 49mm titanium smartwatch with dual-frequency GPS, an action button, and the best battery life Apple has shipped, tested through marathons and everyday training.
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 Watches
Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Epix 2: Which Is the Better Running Watch?
Two testers logged marathons and months of training with the Apple Watch Ultra and Garmin Epix 2. Here is how they compare on GPS, heart rate, mapping, training tools, battery life, and smartwatch features.
Wearables
Apple Watch vs Garmin Watch for Skiing: Which Snow Tracking Setup Wins?
A side-by-side look at skiing and snowboarding tracking on the Apple Watch, Garmin watches, and the Slopes app, covering on-hill data pages, maps, and post-run analysis.
Trail Running Shoes
Arc'teryx Norvan LD 3 Review: A Long-Distance Trail Shoe That Stays Light
The Arc'teryx Norvan LD 3 balances cushioning, stability and Vibram grip in a package that feels surprisingly lean for a long-distance trainer.
Art Supplies
Arteza 13 Days of Creepy Crawly Creativity 2023: A Halloween Art Advent Calendar Review
A Halloween-themed art advent calendar with paint, markers, clay and canvases. Fun to open, but is the $50 price justified?
Running Gear
ASICS Fuji Trail 6 and Fuji Trail Elite Shorts: Tested at a Trail Half Marathon
A trail half marathon in the South Downs was the perfect setting to put the ASICS Fuji Trail 6 shoes and Fuji Trail Elite shorts through a real race test.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel Cumulus 23 Review: A Reliable All-Rounder for Daily Miles
After 50k of testing, the Gel Cumulus 23 proves to be a solid, no-nonsense daily trainer that does everything well and nothing spectacularly.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel Cumulus 27 First Run Review: A Traditional Cushion Daily Trainer
A comfortable, balanced daily trainer that skips the max-stack trend, with solid fit and outsole grip but a flatter, less bouncy ride than some rivals.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 vs Gel-Kayano 31: Which Flagship Stability Shoe Should You Buy?
A closer look at ASICS' flagship stability trainer, how the Gel-Kayano 32 differs from the 31, and whether the newest version is worth the premium.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 vs Gel-Cumulus 27: Which Cushioned Daily Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two plush ASICS daily trainers go head to head: the stability-ready Gel-Kayano 32 against the lighter, sprightlier Gel-Cumulus 27.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 vs Gel Cumulus 27: Which Cushioned Daily Trainer Should You Buy?
Two comfort-focused ASICS daily trainers with different stack heights and ride characters. Here is how they compare after serious test mileage.
Running Shoes
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 vs Gel-Kayano 32: Which Flagship Cushion Shoe Should You Buy?
Two ASICS flagship trainers at the same price with a lot in common. We break down where they differ so you can pick the right one for your running.
Trail Running Shoes
ASICS Gel-Trabuco 13 First Run Review: A Balanced Trail Shoe Built for Versatility
Early miles in the ASICS Gel-Trabuco 13 reveal a lighter, nippier and more precise trail shoe than its max-cushion sibling, with a few clear trade-offs.
Trail Running Shoes
ASICS Gel-Trabuco 13 Review: A Comfortable Do-It-All Trail Shoe
A lighter, more agile update to the Trabuco line that balances cushioning, grip, and ground feel for almost any trail.
Trail Running Shoes
Asics Gel-Trabuco Max 4 Review: Big Cushioning for Long Trail Miles
A high-stack trail shoe built for comfort and protection, with a balanced ride that handles road sections far better than its chunky looks suggest.
Running Shoes
Asics Magic Speed 2 First Run Review: Softer, Kinder, But Not the Whole Answer
A full-length carbon plate, more FF Blast Plus cushioning, and a friendlier ride make the Magic Speed 2 a clear step up, but there are trade-offs for faster days.
Running Shoes
Asics Megablast Long-Term Review: 220 Miles in the Premium Super Trainer
After 350 km of running, here is how the Asics Megablast holds up on durability, versatility, and whether it justifies its high price.
Running Gear
ASICS MetaSpeed Edge Plus 10K Race Test: First Impressions Plus the Kit That Came Along
A hot 10K race in Olympic Park put the ASICS MetaSpeed Edge Plus to the test, with the Garmin Forerunner 955 and Cleer Arc open-ear headphones along for the run.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris vs Saucony Endorphin Elite 2: Which Carbon Racer Wins?
Two top-tier carbon plate racing shoes go head to head: ASICS's proven all-distance favorite against Saucony's wildest super-soft new racer.
Running Gear
5K Race Test: ASICS Metaspeed Sky Plus, Polar Pacer Pro and the Naked Running Belt
We put three running essentials through a hot, fast 5K race test: a carbon-plated super shoe, a GPS watch pushed to its battery limit, and a running belt we initially overlooked.
Running Gear
Race-Day Test: Asics Metaspeed Sky+ With Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar and 255
A 10K race test covering the Asics Metaspeed Sky+ racing shoe plus the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar and Forerunner 255, with first impressions from a real event.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo First Runs: What Changed From the Sky Paris, and Where the Edge and Ray Fit In
The new ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is lighter, bouncier and pricier than the Sky Paris. Here is how it compares, plus where the Edge Tokyo and Ray sit in the growing Metaspeed lineup.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo Review: A Marathon Race Test at Brighton
A full marathon test of the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo: where its soft, bouncy cushioning shines, and where it falls short late in the race.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Tokyo Lineup: Ray, Sky and Edge First Impressions
Three carbon-plated racers aimed at different running styles: the ultra-light Metaspeed Ray plus the updated Sky Tokyo and Edge Tokyo.
Running Shoes
Asics Nova Blast 6 Review: A Firmer, More Dialed Daily Trainer
The Nova Blast 6 returns with FF Turbo Squared in the forefoot and a much better outsole, but it asks you to work for its bounce.
Running Shoes
Asics Novablast 3 vs Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2: Which Cushioned Trainer Should You Buy?
Two max-cushioned daily trainers compared on ride, fit, versatility, and who each shoe is really for.
Running Shoes
Asics Novablast 3 vs Novablast 3 TR: Which Daily Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two near-identical daily trainers with one big difference underfoot. Here is how the road-focused Novablast 3 and the trail-leaning Novablast 3 TR compare on grip, weight, fit and value.
Running Shoes
Asics Novablast 3 vs Puma Velocity Nitro 2: Which Daily Trainer Deserves Your Money?
Two popular 2022-updated daily trainers go head to head on cushioning, ride feel, fit, outsole grip and value to help you pick the right one for your rotation.
Running Shoes
ASICS Novablast 5 vs Gel Cumulus 27: Which Cushioned Daily Trainer Should You Buy?
Two ASICS neutral trainers at near-identical price and weight, but they ride very differently. Here is how they compare and which one suits more runners.
Running Shoes
ASICS Novablast 5 vs Nike Vomero 18: Which Daily Trainer Should You Buy?
Two of the best new max-cushion daily trainers go head to head on fit, ride, comfort and versatility to help you pick the right one for your mileage.