Ivan's publications

September 10, 2024

KIPRUN KD900.2 Review: Closer To The Top Tier

The KD900.2 shows KIPRUN are making moves in the running world. From being a budget brand to knocking on the door of the top flight.

KIPRUN KD900 Review: Low Cost Pebax Power

KIPRUN’s KD900 is their Pebax powered daily trainer. How does it fit alongside the rest of their line? Let’s find out!

Diadora Cellula Review: Stable and Stylish

The Cellula is the calm, reserved member of Diadora’s recent running family. Built for daily running and distance, does it fit?

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