Esther's publications

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.

August 11, 2025

HOKA Mafate X Review: A Monster Truck for Effortless Long Runs

HOKA’s Mafate X is a massive shoe which is packed with foam, plates and protection. It offers everything but does it do it well?

Topo Athletic Vista Review: The Trail Shoe You Didn’t Know You Needed

The Topo Athletic Vista might open the broad foot brand to a wider audience. Esther put it to the test. See why she loved it.

Rossignol Venosk Review: Fun, Lightweight and Ready for More

Rossignol move from the slopes to the trails with the Venosk. How does the lightweight daily trail debut from the brand stack up?

Brooks Cascadia 19 Review: Getting its Groove Back?

Brooks Cascadia 19 releases at the same time as the OG comes back as a fashion piece. Is it still a top contender or is

ASICS Trabuco Series Comparison: Is More Always Better?

The Trabuco series from ASICS offers a choice of a max cushioned cruiser and a more traditional daily shoe. Which is right for you?