Esther's publications

Altra Experience Wild 3+ Review: More Drop for a Wilder Ride?

Altra’s Experience WIld 3+ brings Vibram to the outsole to add some extra grip to the shoe. Does this make it a must buy package?

Brooks Cascadia Elite Review: Can a Podium Shoe Help The Masses?

The Brooks Cascadia Elite is the brand’s premium trail racer. Is it only for the best of the best or can we all benefit from

HOKA Speedgoat 7 Review: King of Hearts or Heartbreak High?

The Speedgoat 7 is fantastically grippy and versatile trail shoe which could add to anyone’s rotation. Come find out more from our trailers.

Topo Athletic Pursuit 3 Review: Made for Mud not Catwalks

The Topo Athletic Pursuit 3 is not going to win any beauty contests but it will love a wallow in the mud. What else does

February 25, 2026

SCOTT Kinabalu Ultra Review: Swiss Design, Ultra Ambition

SCOTT’s Kinabalu Ultra brings a high-stacked package to the longest distances. Does it run as well as it looks? Our trail team find out.

February 12, 2026

ASICS Trabuco 14 Review: Softer Bounce for Rougher Trails

The Trabuco 14 has some act to follow. The thirteenth version was a hit with the team at Meta Endurance. Can this version hit the

January 10, 2026

SCOTT Kinabalu Trail Review: Built for the Joy Run

The SCOTT Kinabalu Trail offers a lively ride over the trails which trend on the shorter side. It’s a quick, playful and fun trail companion.

December 30, 2025

Biggest Surprise of 2025

What’s our biggest surprise of 2025? After a lot of miles in a lot of shoes, there are some which put a sneaky smile on

December 27, 2025

2025 Favourite Daily Trail Shoe

Our 2025 Favourite Daily Trail Shoes are here. Which shoes made the cut to do the daily work for our testers?

December 26, 2025

2025 Favourite Trail Race Shoe

Our 2025 Favourite Trail Race Shoes are here. It was a big year for brands off the beaten path. Which made it to the very