Category: Reviews

  • inov-8 Roclite 315 GTX First Thoughts

    inov-8 Roclite 315 GTX First Thoughts

    I’ve never been keen on the idea of gore-tex shoes but the opportunity to test out inov-8’s new Roclite 315GTX shoes in a very wet and cold Peak District was too good to miss.

  • inov-8 AT/C 6″ Short Review

    inov-8 AT/C 6″ Short Review

    Shorts are often overlooked when choosing kit but a good pair of shorts can lead to a far more comfortable run. These shorts from inov-8 are comfortable, lightweight and breathable. Just what you want in a running short!

  • inov-8 Roclite 290 Review

    inov-8 Roclite 290 Review

    Could these be the perfect shoes for long days in the mountains where you need a balance of comfort, cushioning and grip. They certainly seem like it but how did they perform out in the wild?

  • inov-8 x-talon 230 Review

    inov-8 x-talon 230 Review

    These shoes take grip to the next level. By taking the famed x-talon sole unit and using their new stickygrip rubber compound inov-8 have taken fell and trail shoes to the next level. #getagrip indeed!

  • Scott T2 Kinabalu 3.0 Review

    Scott T2 Kinabalu 3.0 Review

    A well cushioned trail shoe that gives a smooth ride and underfoot cushioning. Probably the most versatile shoes available at the moment. Another winner from Scott.

  • Scott Supertrac RC Review

    Scott Supertrac RC Review

    Part of Scotts Race Collection and a shoe that has a lot of hype to live up to. Find out how the black and yellow Supertrac RC faired against in the Uk’s toughest races.

  • The North Face Ultra Endurance Review

    The North Face Ultra Endurance Review

    With a name like Ultra Endurance you would expect The North Face’s new trail shoes to be a good distance shoe. Turns out they are are plus much more. Currently one of my favourite shoes.

  • Injinji Toe Sock Review

    Injinji Toe Sock Review

    Has testing three different versions of Injinji’s toe sock done anything to resolve my skepticism of how effective these socks are at stopping blisters? Read my review to find out.

  • Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Pole Review

    Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Pole Review

    Lightweight, strong and fold away for easy storage. Beautifully made but pricey. Highly recommended for events such as UTMB.

  • The North Face Flight Series Review

    The North Face Flight Series Review

    The North Face Better Than Naked T-shirt The North Face Flight Series Shorts The North face Runners Etip Gloves The North Face Flight Series Cap The North Face Stormstow  Waterproof Jacket The North Face Stormstow Waterproof Trousers The North Face Ultra Endurance Shoes Read full review of Ultra Endurance Shoes