Running Shoes
Asics Novablast 5 vs Puma Velocity Nitro 4: Which Daily Trainer Should You Buy?
Two versatile cushioned daily trainers with very different ride characters. Here is how they compare on cushioning, fit, grip, and value.
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 Shoes
ASICS Sonic Blast 2 vs New Balance SC Elite Rebel: Which Max-Stack Plated Shoe Wins?
The Sonic Blast 2 fixes nearly everything wrong with version one, but the New Balance SC Elite Rebel still edges it in our head-to-head.
Running Shoes
ASICS Superblast 3 vs the Field: Five Max-Cushion Trainers Compared
The Superblast 3 goes head to head with the Superblast 2, Megablast, Adidas Prime X 3 and Nike Vomero Plus to find out which trainer deserves your miles.
Running Shoes
ASICS SuperBlast 2 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: Two Premium Daily Trainers, Two Different Rides
A close comparison of two of the most versatile running shoes on the market: the max-stack, plateless ASICS SuperBlast 2 and the plated, low-profile Saucony Endorphin Speed 5.
Trail Running Shoes
ASICS Trabuco Max 4 Review: Big Cushioning for Long, Easy Trail Miles
A high-stack trail shoe built for comfort and protection on runnable terrain, with a balanced midsole and a few clear limitations on technical ground.
Fountain Pens
Asvine C80 Review: A $29 Fountain Pen That Punches Far Above Its Price
An all-resin fountain pen with a stainless steel number 8 nib, nine color options, and performance that rivals pens costing far more.
Pen Cases
Asvine Waterproof Pen Case Review: A 24-Pen Case That Costs Less Than a Bottle of Ink
A canvas pen case in 12 and 24-pen sizes that beads water, fits oversized pens, and keeps the price far below leather alternatives.
Stationery
Bastion Bolt Action Slim Pen Review: A Rugged Ballpoint with Real Craftsmanship
A T6-grade aluminum bolt action ballpoint that trades plastic disposability for durability, smooth mechanics, and a comfortable, low-pressure writing feel.
Running Headphones
Beats Fit Pro Review: The Best Running Earbuds in the Apple Lineup?
We put the Beats Fit Pro through real running tests to see how they stack up against the Jaybird Vista 2, Jabra Elite 7 Active, and Apple AirPods Pro.
Earbuds
Beats Fit Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro: Which Earbuds Are Better for Running?
Two runners' earbuds compared on fit, controls, sound, noise cancellation, and battery life to help you pick the right pair.
Running Headphones
Beats Fit Pro vs Powerbeats Pro: Two Sporty Earbuds Compared for Runners
A practical comparison of the Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro covering fit, sound, battery life, and controls to help runners pick the right pair.
Headphones
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Review: Outstanding Running Earbuds With One Big Caveat
Smaller, lighter and more comfortable than the original, with ANC, wireless charging and in-ear heart rate tracking that has not quite delivered yet.
360 Cameras
Best 360 Cameras Compared: DJI Osmo 360, GoPro Max 2, and Insta360 X5
Three flagship 360 cameras face off on image quality, batteries, lens durability, apps, and support so you can pick the right one with confidence.
Running Shoes
Best 5K Running Shoes: Race Day Picks for Every Kind of Runner
From carbon super shoes to beginner-friendly trainers and mixed-terrain options, these are the shoes that make sense over five kilometres.
Running Gear
Best Affordable Running Jackets: 11 Budget-Friendly Picks Tested
Eleven running jackets under £100 tested for real-world running, covering windproof shells, waterproofs, packability, and the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Running Shoes
Anatomic Toe Box Super Shoes Compared: Topo Spectre Elite vs Altra Vanish Carbon 3 vs On Cloudboom Strike 2
Three racing shoes with anatomical forefoot shaping, each with a different take on rocker geometry, fit, and long-distance efficiency.
Running Headphones
Best Apple and Beats Headphones for Running: Six Options Compared
Six true wireless headphones from Apple and Beats tested for running: fit, battery life, sound quality, and which one suits your runs.
Art Books
Best Art Books Gift Guide: Nine Titles Every Artist Will Love
Nine art books covering colored pencil, graphite, pastel, watercolor, and portraiture, all read and revisited over years of drawing practice.
Stationery
Back to School Stationery: Three Curated Kits for Studying, Notetaking, and Staying Organized
Thirteen Japanese stationery picks arranged into three practical kits for exam prep, homework, and organization.
Stationery
Best Innovative Ballpoint Pens: Smooth, Pressurized, and Eco-Friendly Picks
Thirteen ballpoint pens that fix the classic downsides of the format, from low-viscosity ink to pressurized refills and recycled bodies.
Running Gear
Beginner Running Kit: What You Actually Need to Get Started
A practical guide to the first pieces of running kit worth buying, from shoes and a GPS watch to belts, clothing, and headphones.
Multitools
Best Black Friday Multitool Deals: Standout Picks Worth Your Money
From the Leatherman FREE P4 to a sub-50 Damascus-bladed Surge clone, here are the multitool sales that genuinely stand out this Black Friday season.
Gift Guides
Best Budget Gifts Under $25: 8 Practical Picks for Stocking Stuffers and Secret Santa
Eight small, affordable everyday-carry and travel gifts that punch well above their price, from a pocket hand warmer to a lint roller the size of a cannoli.
EDC Gear
Complete Pocket Carry Under $100: A Budget EDC Gear Guide
A knife-based multi-tool, flashlight, pouch wallet, pen, notepad, and carabiner that together build a genuinely useful everyday carry for well under £100 or $100.
Running Shoes
Best Carbon Plate Racing Shoes of 2024: 20 Racers Tested and Ranked
Twenty carbon plate racing shoes from Nike, Asics, Hoka, Puma, Adidas, New Balance, On, Saucony, Brooks and more, with honest notes on where each one fits.
Running Shoes
Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes 2025: Nine Racers Worth Your Attention
From the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB to the Nike Vaporfly 4, a practical look at the carbon racers making waves this year and who each one suits.
Running Shoes
Which Carbon Plate Racing Shoes Actually Improve Running Economy? A Practical Roundup
Lab-tested running economy data separates the top-tier carbon racers from the rest. Here is what stands out across nine popular super shoes.
Running Shoes
Best Carbon Racing Shoes of the Season: What We Raced and What We'd Pick Again
Eight carbon-plated race shoes tested in real 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons, with honest takes on which ones deserve a spot in your next A-race.
Travel Gear
Carry-On Only Travel Gear That Held Up in Thailand: 8 Products Worth Packing
Eight pieces of travel gear tested across Bangkok and two Thai islands with carry-on luggage only, from a 28-litre backpack to merino t-shirts that skip the laundry cycle.
Everyday Carry
Best Compact Flashlights for Everyday Carry: 5 Small Lights That Punch Above Their Weight
From a flashlight that lives on a 9V battery to a 2,500-lumen fidget toy, five compact lights worth a spot in your pocket or emergency pouch.