Esther's publications

October 12, 2026

The North Face Offtrail Ultra Review (2026): The Alpine Shoe with One Big Caveat

The Offtrail Ultra is The North Face’s entry into the rapidly growing Alpine section of the trail shoe market. How does it fare?

October 11, 2026

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

September 11, 2026

Merrell MTL SpeedArc Peak Review (2026): In a League of its Own

Merrell’s SpeedArc Peak certainly reaches the pinnacle of trail pricing. Does it justify the spend? Read on and find out.

September 4, 2026

Mount to Coast M1 Review (2026): Lace up twice and GO!

The M1 is the latest offering from Mount to Coast. Where should it sit in your roation? Raoul and Esther took it to the trails

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.