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...
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Trail running reviews to help you conquer the trails. Find the perfect gear and discover hidden gems.
Fidlock TWIST Bottle and Bag Review: Magnetic Hydration That Just Works
There are plenty of ways to carry water when you’re cycling, running, hiking, or outdoors’ing it. Some are cheap. Some are simple. Some involve wrestling with a bottle cage like you’re trying to remove...
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...
La Sportiva Prodigio Max Review
After spending months running in the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro and loving it, I wanted to see how the new Prodigio Max compared. The Pro quickly became one of my favorite trail shoes for...
La Sportiva Prodigio Pro Trail Running Shoe Review
I finally got my hands on the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro in the black and yellow colorway, and I’ve been excited to put them through their paces. La Sportiva calls this their “mountain trail...
Saucony Peregrine 15 Review
I’ve had a complicated history with the Saucony Peregrine line. Over the years, I’ve tried a few versions of the shoe…some I liked, others I didn’t. The Peregrine 8 and ISO models both fell...
Brooks Cascadia 19 Review: My First Brooks
I’ll start with a confession. Until now, I had never owned a pair of Brooks shoes. I know that sounds odd, especially since I’ve been running for years. While many runners swear by Brooks,...
Craft Pure Trail Pro Review
This was my first time trying a pair of Craft shoes. I had seen the brand before but never pulled the trigger. When the Craft Pure Trail Pro came out, I figured it was...
Salomon Drx Defy Grvl Review
As a person who has spent thousands of dollars on trail running shoes, I often have the conundrum of running on the paved road to get to my trail. Wanting to preserve the soft,...
Elevate Your Run: Must-Have Arc’teryx Trail Running Gear
Ah, the thrill of the trail! As an avid runner, I live for those moments when the world narrows down to the rhythm of my footsteps and the exhilaration of conquering nature’s rugged terrain....
Hoka Speedgoat 4 GTX Trail Runner Review
In 2010, I ran the inaugural North Fork 50 in Pine, Colorado. This was my first foray into the Ultra world were I ran a respectable 6:40 for 50 kilometers. It was brutally hot...
Smith Optics Roam Sunglass Review
Stylish and functional are two words that easily describe the Smith Roam sunglasses. I’ve been testing these sunglasses on backcountry ski tours, skinny ski days at the local nordic center, trail running, dog walking/hiking,...
Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody Review
Spring endeavors such as running, skiing, climbing, cycling, and commuting means that the weather can be spastic, for real! During my run a few weeks ago, I experienced thunder snow, sun, rain, and wind...
Inov-8 Roclite 315 GTX Trail Running Shoe Review
The Inov-8 RocLite 315 GTX is out, and it has become my favorite go to winter running shoe. First Impressions The RocLite 315 GTX feels like a tough, no… a bulletproof lightweight trail running shoe. The...
Cambelbak Circuit Vest Review
The Camelbak Circuit Vest has been my go to running vest this summer. It is a simple, light weight running pack that has very basic features, yet gets the job done for stashing food...
ASICS Gel-FujiEndurance Review: Bomb-Proof Nimble Trail Assassins
Lightweight and minimal; not so much! The Asics Gel-FujiEndurance are a serious set of trail runners. They will enable the adventurous type to tackle just about any terrain and condition mother nature can throw...
Under Armour Horizon RTT Trail Running Shoe Review
Under Armour has been flying underneath the radar as far as trail running shoes go, but the word is out, their trail running shoe line is killing it in design and performance. The Under...
Brooks Cascadia 12 Trail Running Shoe Review
The Brooks Cascadia is one of trail running’s beloved trail running shoes. In its 12th iteration, the designers of the Brooks Cascadia have made some subtle and not so subtle changes over the years....
Altra Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell Review
My first introduction to Altra running shoes was almost 4 years ago, when I decided to purchase and try out the Altra Instinct 1.5’s, after hearing all of the hype that surrounded the zero...
