Ivan's publications

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

November 28, 2023

Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 2 Review: Is this a Vaporfly killer?

Salomon have been trying to crack the road race market for a while, does the S/Lab Phantasm 2 hit the mark? Opinions may vary!

September 12, 2023

Tracksmith Session Collection

Tracksmith’s Session collection looks the part but does it live up to its name? The team put them through their paces to find out!

August 13, 2023

Tracksmith Eliot Runner – Form over function or an instant classic?

Tracksmith, the New England company which brings uncompromising quality and style to the run, has a shoe. How does the Eliot Runner work?

Skechers MaxRoad 6 Review

Skechers follow up last year’s very popular shoe with the MaxRoad 6. Is bigger always better? Let’s see what the team has to say.

The Salomon Aero Glide is Salomon’s best road daily trainer

The Salomon Aero Glide comes with a brand new Energy foam midsole compound and has one of the best weight to cushion ratios in the