Esther's publications

August 24, 2026

KIPRUN KIPSUMMIT RACE Review (2026): French, Fast and Furious

The KIPSUMMIT RACE has taken athletes to podiums across Europe and beyond. Does the premium priced KIPRUN shoe work for the rest of us?

August 18, 2026

Rossignol Vercors Review (2026): The Linux of Trail Shoes

The Vercors is Rossignol’s more minimalist take on a daily trail shoe. It might not be for everyone, but is it right for you? Come

August 17, 2026

Rossignol Vezor Review (2026): Ski Performance Hits the Trails

The Vezor is Rossignol’s stable, reliable mountain racer which offers some epic grip. Come find out what the trail team thought.

August 11, 2026

ASICS Blazeblast Review (2026): One Shoe Bridging Two Worlds

ASICS’ Blazeblast fills the road to trail gap in ASICS lineup. Is it a true Swiss Army knife? Esther looks at its limitations.

ASICS MetaFuji Trail 2 Review (2026): Schoolboy Racer for the Elite

The MetaFuji Trail 2 is a reworked version of the unstable, wild original. Has it become more accessible to a wider range of runners?

ASICS Fuji Lite 7 Review (2026): From Budget Feel to Performance Appeal

ASICS’ Fuji Lite 7 is a much more serious trail shoe than the previous version. Come find out what changes rocked Esther’s world.

Brooks Cascadia 20 Review: A Lot to Love and a Little Heartbreak

Brooks’ Cascadia 20 is looking like a real banger of a shoe. Raoul and Esther have taken it to the trails. Read on to see

KIPRUN KIPSUMMIT MAX Review: From Bargain Bin to Start Line Contender

KIPRUN’s KIPSUMMIT MAX is another step on the road to the top for the once bargain basement brand. How does it take to the trails?

HOKA Zinal 3 Review: Back to the Future

HOKA’s Zinal 3 takes the shoe in a new direction. But who is it for? Will it attract new buyers to the HOKA brand or

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?