Ivan's publications

Diadora Frequenza Review: An Italian Rebel

The Frequenza is Diadora’s tempo based companion to the brilliant Gara Carbon. Does it live up to the standards set by the racing wonder?

Altra Vanish Carbon 2 Review: 0 Drop but Peak Performance?

The Vanish Carbon 2 is Altra’s second attempt at a supershoe. The first suffered from durability issues. How is its successor?

Diadora Gara Carbon Review: Nailed it on the first try?

The Gara Carbon is Diadora’s first crack at carbon plated super shoes. Have they created a top tier racer on their first try?

February 11, 2024

Saucony Ride 17 Review: The Daily Shoe For You?

Saucony’s Ride 17 is the middleman in their daily line up. Agile, responsive and flexible the 17 gains a new midsole. How does it work?

January 23, 2024

New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4 Review: Battling the Best?

With the SC Elite v4, have New Balance created a race shoe which can battle with the big boys on the market? Meta Endurance found

January 7, 2024

PUMA Fast-R 2 NITRO Elite review: Bold or Brilliant?

PUMA have been at the forefront of innovation with midsoles and geometry and the Fast-R 2 is their revised whacky racer. How does it work?

December 30, 2023

Brooks Ghost Max Review: The Ghost with the Most

The Ghost Max brings a supersize version of Brooks’ very popular Ghost to market. It is more Casper or Slimer? We put it to the

December 25, 2023

Shoe of the Year 2023 – Team Meta Endurance’s Picks

Shoe of the year 2023. Which of the many we tested stand above the rest? We also look forward to some we hope will be

December 22, 2023

Trail Shoes of the Year 2023 – Team Meta Endurance’s Picks

From UTMB to our local fields, Team Meta Endurance have taken time off the roads to be with nature. Our trail shoes of the year

December 18, 2023

Road Shoes of the Year 2023 – Team Meta Endurance’s Picks

Road shoes of the year 2023 – We’ve been lucky enough to wear a lot of shoes this year. Which ones have stolen a place