Trail Running Shoes
Trail Running Shoe Comparison: Under Armour HOVR Ridge TR vs Three Strong Alternatives
A first-run look at the Under Armour HOVR Ridge TR, plus three trail shoes we would pick instead, with trade-offs for each.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 457 / 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.
Travel Gear
5 Ultralight Clear Toiletry Pouches for Carry-On Travel
Five lightweight clear toiletry pouches compared on weight, capacity, durability, waterproofing, and hanging options, with a quart-size freezer bag as the benchmark.
Stationery
Every Uni Kuru Toga Model Explained: Which Self-Sharpening Pencil Is Right for You?
A complete guide to the Uni Kuru Toga lineup, from the classic Standard to the overengineered Dive, with the strengths and trade-offs of each model.
Running Shoes
Best Versatile Running Shoes: Six Options From Daily Miles to Race Day
Six running shoes that cover daily training, tempo runs and race day, with strengths, trade-offs and who each one suits best.
Running Gear
Best Women's Running Leggings With Pockets: Four Pairs Worth Wearing
Four running leggings that carry your phone, keys and gels without bouncing, from premium picks to genuinely affordable options.
Knife Reviews
Bestech Good Boy Review: A Button Lock That Punches Far Above Its Price
Best-in-class button lock action, flawless jimping, and a crowned spine make the Bestech Good Boy a standout, with one caveat around its steel and price.
Deals & Buying Guides
Black Friday Sports Tech Deals: The Deals Actually Worth Buying
A curated pass through the best Black Friday deals on smartwatches, trainers, power meters, action cameras, and cycling computers, including which products to skip.
Everyday Carry
Blade Show 2023 Roundup: 12 Knives and EDC Picks Worth Your Attention
A curated look at the most interesting knives, tools, and accessories from Blade Show 2023, from Benchmade's slim Narrows to the TCAL Piranha fixed blade.
EDC
Best EDC Finds from Blade Show West 2026: 15 Knives, Bags, and Pouches Worth Knowing
A full haul of pouches, belt bags, knives, and one very special custom show pick from the year's biggest EDC gathering.
Audio
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 Review: A Strong All-Rounder for Runners
Comfortable, secure in-ear fit, excellent noise cancelling, and strong sound quality make these entry-level Bose earbuds a compelling pick for running and everyday use.
Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 Review: Premium Noise Cancelling That Also Works for Running
A running-focused look at the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, covering fit, sound, noise cancelling, controls, and battery life for runners and everyday use.
Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen Review: Premium Sound and ANC for Runners
A running-focused look at Bose's flagship earbuds: excellent fit, superb sound and noise cancellation, with battery life as the main compromise.
Running Gear
Trail Test Day: Five Running Products Put Through a Hot 10K
A hilly trail 10K on the South Downs was the proving ground for a FuelCell trail shoe, split shorts, sport shades, running socks, and a pair of true wireless sport earbuds.
Trail Running Shoes
Brooks Caldera 8 First Impressions: A Balanced Trail Shoe Built for Mixed Terrain
The Brooks Caldera 8 returns with nitrogen-injected DNA Loft foam, a 6mm offset, and an outsole that handled genuinely sticky mud on a cold 7.5-mile test run.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 15 First Run Review: A Softer Take on a Dependable Daily Trainer
The Ghost 15 keeps the classic formula with softer DNA Loft v2 foam, a comfortable upper, and a grippy outsole, but faces strong competition in the daily trainer market.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 15 vs Brooks Glycerin 20: Which Cushioned Daily Trainer Wins?
Brooks gave both of these popular trainers new midsole foam this year, but the ride is night and day. Here is how the Ghost 15 and Glycerin 20 compare on fit, cushioning, and value.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 17 First Run Review: A More Fenced, Reliable Workhorse
Brooks adds more DNA Loft v3 foam, lowers the drop to 10mm and refines the heel package on its most popular daily trainer. Here is what that means on the road.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 17 vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 27: Which Cushioned Daily Trainer Should You Buy?
Two upgraded 2025 cushioned daily trainers go head-to-head: max-stack comfort from ASICS or a lighter, more versatile ride from Brooks.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost Max 2 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13: Two Max Cushion Trainers Compared
Two plush, protective daily trainers go head-to-head. One is softer and slower, the other more versatile. Here is which one suits your running.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost Max 3: First Run Review of the Max-Cushion Daily Trainer
A closer look at the Brooks Ghost Max 3, a max-stack cushioned daily trainer built for plush, stable easy miles.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost Max vs ASICS Gel Nimbus 25: Which Max-Cushion Trainer Deserves Your Easy Miles?
Two max-stack daily trainers with a lot in common. We compare cushioning, ride, fit, stability and price to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 20 First Run Review: Comfort First, Now With More Life
Brooks' premium cushioned daily trainer gets nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam. Early runs suggest a softer, bouncier ride without losing the plush Glycerin feel.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 20 Race Test: Comfort-First Cushioning Over Race-Day Speed
We took the Brooks Glycerin 20 to an 11.2-mile local road race to see how its nitrogen-infused midsole holds up at pace, and whether it suits runners who want comfort rather than a personal best.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 20 vs New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v12: Which Cushioned Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two premium cushioned daily trainers compared for fit, comfort, versatility and grip, plus the alternatives worth a look.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 20 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4: Two of the Best Cushioned Running Shoes Compared
Two max-cushion trainers go head to head: the versatile, daily-trainer-leaning Brooks Glycerin 20 and the effortless cruising New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 20 vs On Cloudmonster: Which Max Cushion Trainer Deserves a Spot in Your Rotation?
Two £150 max cushion easy-day trainers go head to head on comfort, ride quality, and everyday versatility.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 22 vs Saucony Triumph 22: Two Premium Cushioned Daily Trainers Compared
A head-to-head look at two big cushion daily trainers, covering ride, fit, stability and which one suits your running better.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB First Run: Brooks Finally Joins the Supershoe Race
The new PB version swaps in Brooks' DNA gold PEBA foam and a carbon plate, turning a solid race shoe into a genuinely competitive carbon racer.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB vs Adidas Adios Pro 4: Two Carbon Race Shoes Head to Head
Two new carbon racers with big updates, both priced at $250 in the US. Here's how the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB and Adidas Adios Pro 4 compare for race day.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB vs Asics MetaSpeed Sky Paris: Which Carbon Racer Deserves Your Race Day?
Two of the fastest carbon plate racing shoes go head to head on stack, weight, fit, ride feel, and which distances each one suits best.