Gear & Shoe Reviews

Ulysses Honi Review: Comfort for the “Hamster on the Wheel”

Not every run happens in the mountains or on the open road. Massimo Moradi designed the Ulysses Honi for what he calls the "hamsters...

Brooks Glycerin Max Review: High-Stack Cushioning for Daily Miles

The Brooks Glycerin Max arrives with a bold claim: maximum cushioning designed to redefine comfort on daily miles. As someone who spends a lot...

Hoka Bondi 9 Review: Lighter, Higher, and More Stable

The Bondi line has been around long enough to earn its reputation as Hoka’s plush, reliable, no-nonsense workhorse. But with the Bondi 9, Hoka...

Ulysses Waya Review: The Long-Distance Road Specialist

If the Honi is a "stretchy slipper" for the gym, the Ulysses Waya is the high-performance sport sedan of the lineup. Designed to lead...

Mizuno Neo Zen Review: Comfort, Responsiveness, and Long-Run Performance

When it comes to high-cushion long-run trainers, Mizuno has been quietly innovating. The Mizuno Neo Zen, also known as Mystery Shoe #1, is designed...

Nike Pegasus 41 Review: A Familiar Everyday Trainer With Subtle—but Meaningful—Upgrades

The Nike Pegasus is a shoe many runners have grown up with—myself included—and the Pegasus 41 continues that long legacy with a blend of...

Nike Invincible 3 Review: Max Cushion, ZoomX Energy, and a Whole New Feel

Nike calls the Invincible 3 “their most comfortable everyday ride,” and as someone who reviews shoes weekly and spends way too much time rotating...

Nike Pegasus Plus Review: A Lightweight, Cushioned Daily Trainer with ZoomX

Nike calls the Pegasus Plus an “energized everyday ride,” and after logging miles in it—from easy runs to strides—I understand why. As someone who...