Esther's publications

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

September 24, 2025

norda 001A Review: A must-have new release or a €275 placebo?

norda’s 001A looks very familiar. The shoe marks a subtle evolution of the 001 but does it make its mark felt on foot?

September 21, 2025

Nike Vomero Plus Review: The New Invincible?

The Vomero Plus is a very big shoe but does it plug the big hole left by the departure of the Nike Invincible from the

September 15, 2025

HOKA Mafate 5 Review: For ultra miles and rugged terrain

HOKA’s Mafate 5 may not have the Speed moniker attached but has it lost that in the performance too? Esther took to the trails to

August 18, 2025

ASICS FUJI LITE 6 Review: A Rebel v2 for the Trails?

ASICS’ FUJI LITE 6 has caused a split in our trail team! It seems like this is quite the marmite shoe. Come in and find

August 14, 2025

KIPRUN Cushion 500 Premium Review: Affordably Dependable

KIPRUN’s Cushion 500 Premium offer a solid, dependable package for a very reasonable price. Come find out why.