Reviews

Looking for the best running gear? Check out our thorough reviews of the latest running shoes, apparel tech gear, nutritional items, and more.

November 23, 2024

adidas Supernova Rise 2 Preview: 4% Lighter

The Supernova Rise 2 delivers on feedback from runners about the thickness of the tongue and padding in the upper. What’s changed?

November 22, 2024

New Balance 880 v15 Preview: Going Up!

New Balance 880 v15 is a firmer, more stable version of the 1080. However, that doesn’t stop it having a growth spurt this year. What’s

November 22, 2024

HOKA Cielo X 1 2.0 Preview: Bending Rules and Midsoles

The Cielo X 1 2.0 is the pinnacle of HOKA’s marathon racing line up. A new geometry and design promise rapid transitions and fast races.

November 22, 2024

On Cloudboom Max Preview: Midpack Luxury

On’s Cloudboom Max promises a supershoe running experience for the marathon midpack without the worry of injury. Could it be your next shoe?

November 22, 2024

norda 005 Preview: The Ultimate Ingredients Combined

005 is norda’s race focussed ultra luxurious trail smasher. The Canadian brand’s commitment to providing their runners with the best remains.

November 21, 2024

On Cloudultra Pro Preview: Max Cushion Mountain Racer

The Cloudultra Pro is On’s entry into the trail supershoe market. 38mm of foam at the heel and a non carbon plate. How will it

November 21, 2024

Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 Preview: Going For Gold

Brooks’ Hyperion Elite 5 brings a radical overhaul of the line. A new midsole design and geometry showcase the DNA Gold foam.

November 21, 2024

Brooks Hyperion Max 3 Preview: Dual Foam Delight?

The Hyperion Max 3 sees the addition of DNA Gold to the midsole. This promises a peba powered punch to your uptempo sessions.

November 21, 2024

Nike Vomero 18 Preview: Beyond Big

The Vomero 18 sees a major update for the line. A full length slab of ZoomX with ReactX in forefoot and heel promise big cushion.

November 12, 2024

Salomon DRX DEFY GRVL Review: Stability for Light Trails

The DRX DEFY GRVL is Salomon’s road to trail stability shoe. Much the same as the DRX Bliss but with lugs. How does it take

November 11, 2024

ASICS Novablast 5 Review: Blasting Back!

The Novablast 5 is the latest iteration of ASICS’ versatile, high stacked cruising machine. The 4 lost some of the magic, is it back?

November 3, 2024

Fila Float Maxxi 2 Pro Review: A Brilliant Brazilian

Fila’s Float Maxxi 2 Pro is a shoe for the Brazilian market. According to our reviewers, that makes them very luck. Find out why here!

October 29, 2024

norda 001 and 002 Review: Premium Price = Peak Performance?

The norda 001 and 002 bring ultra premium, sustainable materials from rugged Canadian trails to the rest of the world. How do they run?

October 28, 2024

ASICS METAFUJI TRAIL Review: High Stack For The Hills

ASICS’ METAFUJI TRAIL is a high stacked, carbon plated speed machine for long distance trail races. What did our testers think?

October 17, 2024

361° MIRO NUDE Review: A Hypershoe for a Lighter Budget

361° MIRO NUDE is a hypershoe which leaves the adidas Pro Evo v1 looking heavy on the scales and in the budget. Does it cut

October 16, 2024

SCOTT Speed Carbon RC 2 Review: Low, Light and Loose

SCOTT’s Speed Carbon RC 2 is a bit of a throwback from an age of hypershoes and skyscraper stacks. Is it a golden age shoe?

October 13, 2024

HOKA Skyflow Review: Same Same, But Different?

The Skyflow is the little sibling to the Skyward X. No Peba, no plate but a similar geometry. How is the latest from the max

October 12, 2024

New Balance SC Trainer v3 Review: An American Dream?

The SC Trainer v3 is New Balance’s super companion to their SC Elite. Gentler, more plush but still capable, what’s the catch?

October 4, 2024

Salomon Genesis Review: Into The Wild

The Salomon Genesis is the French brand’s more pocket friendly trail shoe. Does it lack the magic of the S/LAB version?

September 25, 2024

adidas Adios Pro 4 Review: Worth The Wait?

The adidas Adios Pro 4 has been two years in the making. The Pro Evo v1 has hogged the headlines, now the Adios Pro is

September 22, 2024

Nike Pegasus 41 Review: A Return To Form?

The Pegasus 41 is the latest in Nike’s long running Workhorse With Wings Series. There have been a few misses recently, it it back on

September 19, 2024

New Balance 1080 v14 Review: Still a Top Notch Daily Trainer?

New Balance’s 1080 v14 is the latest iteration of their premium daily shoe. Last year’s model was a Meta Endurance favourite. Is this one?

September 17, 2024

Brooks Glycerin Max Review: Brooks Goes BIG!

The Glycerin Max is a monster of a shoe. It eclipses all of Brooks’ previous max efforts with its sheer scale. But is it any

September 14, 2024

HOKA Tecton X3 Review: The Perfect Trail Shoe?

The Tecton X3 is HOKA’s latest trail supershoe. Meta Endurance’s resident ultra guru, Theo, put them to the test. Did they meet his needs?