Reviews

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

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.

August 27, 2024

PUMA Fast-RB Review: The Most Outlandish Shoe Ever?

PUMA’s Fast-RB is an excercise in seeing what happens when you throw the rules out of the window. How does WA’s nightmare work?

August 27, 2024

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Review: The Most Unique Feel?

Saucony’s Endorphin Elite 2 is a shoe unlike anything else. Insanely soft and squishy but does it also offer crazy good performance?

August 23, 2024

Mizuno Neo Vista Review: Riding the New Wave?

Mizuno’s Neo Vista is the release name of the Mystery Shoe they had on show at TRE. It promises effortless speed, does it deliver?

August 22, 2024

Brooks Ghost Max 2 Review: Bouncing Back?

Brooks’ Ghost Max 2 is an upgraded version of their maximally cushioned daily trainer. This time, Brooks have brought the bounce.

August 19, 2024

Nike Dragonfly 2 Review: Still Top Dog?

The Dragonfly 2 is the first update to the shoe which changed the spike game several years ago. Does it keep the distance spike crown?

August 18, 2024

Nike Victory 2 Review: A More Refined Beast?

Nike’s Victory 2 set the purple track of Paris alight this summer on the feet of the world’s best. Is it also accessible to mere

August 15, 2024

Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Review: Your Next Cushioned Cruiser?

With the Hyperion Max 2, Brooks brings some thickness to their uptempo game. A plate, a thick slab of foam and an amazing upper. Is

August 15, 2024

ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris Review: A Seat At The Top Table?

The Metaspeed Sky Paris is the latest version of ASICS’ racing shoe for stride based runners. Have they made magic for the Olympic year?

August 12, 2024

PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 Review: A One Shoe Rotation?

PUMA’s Deviate NITRO 3 is the German brand’s super trainer. Previous versions have been racers to recovery machines. How is this one?

Brooks Cascadia 18 Review: Comfort For (Almost) All Terrain

The Cascadia 18 is the latest version of the shoe designed for Scott Jurek to take on the Western States. How does this version stack

Mount To Coast S1 Review: Better Than Its Big Brother?

The Mount to Coast S1 is the training companion to the R1 racing shoe. Ivan tested both and thinks this one may be the pick

NNormal Tomir 2.0 Review: Daily Trail Delight

NNormal’s Tomir 2.0 is their daily focussed shoe to take you everywhere you need to be over any terrain. Does it live up to the

New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 Review: Massive!

The More v5 doesn’t have a cryptic name. It gives you more Fresh Foam X, more plushness and more comfort. Does it equal more enjoyment?

New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos Review: Premium Performance?

The Balos is New Balance’s unplated super trainer. A premium build and a price to match put it in some rarified company. Is it worth

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 Review: Is It Better?

The Pacer v2 is the second iteration of the low slung carbon racer from the Boston brand. The first didn’t get much love. What’s changed?

ASICS MAGIC SPEED 4 Review: Keeping The Magic?

ASICS’ MAGIC SPEED 4 is their latest iteration of the tempo to race day shoe. An upgraded midsole and a flexible plate make it tempting.

On Cloudboom Strike Review: Racing To The Next Level?

The Cloudboom Strike is On’s levelled up racing shoe. A new drop in midsole technology and one piece upper combine to create a top tier

Salomon S/LAB Spectur Review: Speed for the Masses?

The S/LAB Spectur is Salomon’s attempt at an accessible super shoe. One aimed at the 96% of runners who are aiming for times over 3

PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3 Review: Getting Thick

The PUMA Deviate NITRO Elite 3 is a thicker, softer version of the lightweight, snappy super shoe. Is it better? Ivan found out.

Mount To Coast R1 Review: Ultramarathon, Ultracomfort

The Mount To Coast R1 is a shoe rooted in distance. How will this new comer do when the distance gets long and the legs

ASICS Superblast 2 Review: Double Stacked Delight

ASICS’ Superblast 2 marks the return of one of the best all rounders of the past couple of years. What has ASICS changed in the

Brooks Ghost 16 Review: Goldilocks Would Be Proud!

Brooks Ghost 16 is the newest version of one of the world’s best selling running shoes. Does it still hold the mass appeal?

Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Review: Your Workhorse With Lugs

The Pegasus Trail 5 is the Nike’s trail workhorse. Always fashion forward but sometimes a let down in the tough stuff. How’s this one?