La Sportiva Prodigio 2 Review: The Middle Ground Done Right
I have spent a lot of time with La Sportiva’s Prodigio line. I reviewed the Prodigio Pro and Prodigio Max, so I was curious to see where the new Prodigio 2 would fit. The...
Category: Running Gear Reviews
Running Gear Reviews
Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting your running journey, the right gear can make all the difference. At Active Gear Review, we help you conquer every stride with confidence. Our comprehensive reviews analyze shoes, apparel, and accessories, dissecting features like cushioning, support, breathability, reflectivity, and weatherproofing. We cater to runners of all levels and needs, exploring minimalist options for speed demons, cushioned shoes for long distances, and supportive choices for trail runs. Discover unbiased recommendations to find the perfect gear that propels you towards your personal bests and fuels your passion for the run.
Vallon Howlin’ Review: One Pair of Sunglasses for Everything Summer Throws at Me
Living in Michigan means I spend as much time outside as possible during the summer. Between camping trips, hikes, yard work, road trips, evenings by the lake, and everyday errands, sunglasses become part of...
Salomon Aero Blaze 4 Review: A Lightweight Daily Trainer That Does Almost Everything Well
A good daily trainer should disappear on your feet. It should feel comfortable from the first mile, stay smooth as the run goes on, and handle everything from easy recovery runs to steady long...
Saucony Triumph 24 Review: Soft, Light, and Almost Too Comfortable
I handed the Saucony Triumph 24 to our guest tester with one basic assignment: wear them for the kind of running most of us actually do. Not race day. Not a carefully staged tempo...
Knockaround Sunglasses Review: Finding the Perfect Pair for Summer Celebrations
When I started searching for a festive pair of sunglasses to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I immediately headed to the Knockaround website. I already knew the brand’s reputation for creating quality sunglasses with fun...
Stack Height Is a Tool…And Altra’s Lineup has the Whole Workshop
There’s a version of this article where I tell you to ditch your cushy shoes, go barefoot, and suffer through six months of sore calves until you emerge on the other side as a...
Saucony Hurricane 26 Review
Road running can be brutal on the body. Mile after mile of pavement pounds the feet, knees, hips, and lower body. That is why I always pay close attention when a company releases a...
Bajio Cocho Sunglasses Review
Just like that winter has shifted to spring and the fishing has heated up. This time of year it is almost impossible to choose where to go because just about every river, lake, and...
Fast on Paper, But Does It Deliver? Diadora Gara Carbon 3 Review
I run year round in West Michigan on a mix of roads, bike paths, and trails. My routes include smooth pavement, cracked shoulders, and packed gravel, often in the same run. That mix gives...
Diadora Vigore V Review: One Month of Winter Miles
After a long stretch of winter, I finally got a chance to put some miles into the Diadora Vigore V. As the snow started melting and the paved trails began clearing up, I was...
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 Review: A Rugged Watch Put to the Test in a West Michigan Winter
I’ve been running in West Michigan for close to 20 years. I started back when GPS watches were just becoming a thing. Before that, I used g-map-pedometer.com to draw out my routes so I...
Salomon Ultra Glide 4 Review
I live and train in west Michigan, where winter does not mess around. We deal with lake-effect snow, long gray stretches, and weeks where the trails disappear under deep drifts. Some mornings I wake...
Saucony Peregrine 16 Review
I’ve had a long, sometimes frustrating relationship with the Saucony Peregrine line. Over the years, I’ve run in versions I really liked and others that pushed me away from the shoe entirely. Some early...
Run the New Year Strong: The Gear Reset for Runners Who Train Beyond the Miles
Running has a way of exposing the truth…about your fitness, your habits, and your excuses. If the goal for the new year is to run stronger, longer, and more consistently, the answer isn’t just...
HOKA Mach X 3 Review: A Speedy Running Shoe
I am super stoked to see how these HOKA’s will play a role in my running routine. For the past 4-5 years, I’ve just been running to run. I have not been too concerned...
GOREWEAR CONCURVE Thermo Hybrid Jacket Review
I waited more than a month to finally put the GOREWEAR CONCURVE Thermo Hybrid Jacket through a real cold weather test. I got it in early fall and expected to use it right away,...
Smith Wildcat Sunglasses Review
Smith has been doing high-performance eyewear longer than most of us have been pretending that our sunglasses “aren’t about style, they’re about function.” From skiing to trail running to mountain biking and gravel grinding,...
Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 Running Shoe Review
I have run in just about all of the Brooks shoe models over the past 20+ years, since I’ve become a “real” runner. Without question, I have to say that they are the best...
Bajio Toads Sunglasses Review
There are just too many choices in the fall, from fly fishing, spin fishing, and hiking to hunting. Luckily, I don’t need to make a choice with eyewear. Throughout all my fall adventures I’ve...
Saucony Triumph 23 Review
Finding the right walking shoe has become increasingly important for me over the years. I’m not running like I used to. Joint issues have made that part of my fitness routine a thing of...
