Testbericht: X-Bionic TERRASKIN X02 (German)

Artikel von Ingrid Zasa

Terraskin X02 (200€)

Saucony Guide 19 Review

Article by Courtney Kelly 

Saucony Guide 19 ($140)

Saucony Azura Multi Tester Review: a Light, Plateless, Performance Daily Trainer 6 Comparisons

Article by Sam Winebaum and Jamie Hershfang

Saucony Endorphin Azura ($150)

Testbericht: Gorewear - für jedes Wetter gerüstet (German)

Artikel von Ingrid Zasa & Nils Scharff

Concurve WINDSTOPPER® isolierte Kapuzenjacke (270€), Training Thermo 1/4 Zip (100€), Concurve 2.0 Thermo Tights (100€), Concurve 2.0 Thermo Tights Damen (100€), CONCURVE WINDSTOPPER® isolierte Weste Damen (200€) & Everyday Mid 1/4-Zip Damen (80€)

Video Comparison Review- Super Max Cushion Road Trainers: Nike Vomero Plus, Puma MagMax 2, ASICS Megablast, TYR Maverick-V1

Video by Sam Winebaum

In the video (7:43), I compare 4 super max cushion road trainers all with heels between 44mm and 46mm and 8mm, 10mm drops and plateless full supercritical foams midsoles: Nike Vomero Plus, Puma MagMax (Dec.1), ASICS Megablast, TYRMaverick-V1, with written reviews linked below.

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro In Depth Review

 Article by Jeff Valliere

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro - 47mm AMOLED ($1,199.99)

Sapphire, Titanium with Graphite/Black Silicone Band

Introduction/What’s New:  The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro builds upon the Fenix 8, sharing all of the same great features and accuracy, adding satellite and LTE messaging functionality. Also notable is an increase in screen brightness, a louder speaker and a case that is 2.2mm thicker to accommodate for the satellite functionality.  

Brooks Ghost Max 3 Multi Tester Review: 5 Comparisons

Article by Ben David and Derek Li

Brooks Ghost Max 3 ($160 )

Brooks 2025 Run Visible Collection Reviews - Women’s Tight & Half-Zip, Men’s 5” 2-in-1 Short & Thermal Hoodie

Article by Dominique Winebaum  and Sam Winebaum

Brooks Run Visible 2025 Collection Review  - Women’s Tight ($130) and Half-Zip ($110),  Men’s 5” 2-in-1 Short (on sale for $55 from $85) and Thermal Hoodie ($130)

Brooks launched the Run Visible Collection in 2020, its high visibility line of apparel, and prior to that, the 2019 Nighlife collection that literally made you glow in the dark!  

This third iteration of the Run Visible Collection features the same core technologies - highly contrasting colors, fluorescence, and 3M™ Scotchlite™reflective material. 

Puma MagMax Nitro 2 Review: 4 Comparisons

Article by Sam Winebaum

Puma MagMax Nitro 2 (€190)

Introduction

The MagMax is Puma’s most cushioned road trainer. Unplated, with a 46mm heel / 38mm forefoot, it is stacked high with Puma latest Nitro supercritical foam. Puma’s marketing says “Let’s Bounce” and indeed we have a soft, bouncy, highly cushioned ride here!

Stellar Equipment Men's Ultralight Shell Jacket 2.0 and Softshell Pants 2.0 Reviews

Article by Matt Kolat

Stellar Equipment™, Ultralight Shell Jacket 2.0 ($349) and Softshell Pants 2.0 ($169) 

Adidas Terrex 2026 Previews: Agravic Speed Ultra 2 Review, Agravic TT, Agravic Speed 2, Agravic 4

Article by Sam Winebaum

adidas Terrex Agravic 2026 Line Up

For 2026 adidas Terrex will launch a four shoe Agravic trail racing and training line including an all new shoe the Agravic TT. Tom Louage, Global Sr. Product Director Footwear at Terrex presented the line up in a video call with RTR, and we have also had the opportunity to test and review the Speed Ultra 2, see below.

RoadTrailRide: POC Cytal Lite Helmet 3 Comparisons

Article by Jeff Valliere

POC Cytal Lite Helmet ($400)

Kiprun Kipstorm Lab Review: 2 Comparisons

Article by Markus Zinkl

Kiprun Kipstorm Lab (299,00 €)

Introduction

The release of the Kiprun Kipstorm Lab came as a complete surprise to me. Without the usual huge marketing campaigns or months of announcements, Decathlon suddenly launched this shoe onto the market. It is Kiprun's first real "racer" that is seriously aiming to make an impact in from 5 km to the half marathon.

Testbericht: Kiprun Kipstorm Lab: 2 Vergleiche (German)

Artikel Markus Zinkl

Kiprun Kipstorm Lab (299,00 €)

ASICS Metaspeed Ray Review

Article by Michael Ellenberger

ASICS Metaspeed Ray ($300)

Diadora Cellula 2 Review: 3 Comparisons

Article by Sam Winebaum

Diadora Cellula 2 ($185)

Montbell Crossrunner Pack 7 Review

 Article by Matt Kolat

Montbell Crossrunner Pack 7 £110

Montbell is a Japanese brand most famous for its ultralight down products that also has a smaller line addressed at runners and minimalist hikers. A part of this line is the 7l Crossrunner Pack I tested. 

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 Multi Tester Review: 8 Comparisons

Article by Courtney Kelly, Sam Winebaum, Ben David, and Sally Reiley 

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 ($200)

Introduction

The Glycerin Max is Brooks entry in the super max cushioned trainer category. At a massive 45 mm heel and 39mm forefoot, it is stacked with DNA Tuned dual density nitrogen infused supercritical foam, has a supportive upper and plenty of rubber for long wear. 

Run Atwill Reviews: Ellis Tee, Ramble Long Sleeve, and East End Shorts

 By Michael Ellenberger

Run Atwill Clothing Reviews: Ellis Tee, Ramble Long Sleeve, and East End Shorts

TYR Maverick-V1 Runner Multi Tester Review: 3 Comparisons

Article by Kurt Biesemans and Courtney Kelly

TYR Maverick-V1 Runner (164,99€, $150)

RoadTrailRun Best TRAIL Running Shoes of 2025: Reviewers' Survey Results and Commentary- Multiple Categories!

Article by Kurt Biesemans, Nico Wagner, Nils Scharff, Jen Schmidt, Adam Glueck, Markus Zinkl, Sam Winebaum, Jeremy Marie, Marcel Krebs, Jeff Valiiere, Peter Stuart

The 10 RoadTrailRun Contributors participating in our survey have accumulated thousands of kilometers and miles on trails from the US to Europe running on all kinds of terrain with each reviewing dozens of trail running shoes in 2025. 

In their article they share their top 2025 picks in many categories including:

• All Around 
• Big Mountain Tech 
• Short and Fast, Long and Ultras
• Easy Cruiser, 
• Door to Trail /Gravel
• Shoe of the Year

RoadTrailRun Best ROAD Running Shoes of 2025: Reviewers' Survey Results and Commentary- Multiple Categories!

Article by Ingrid Zasa, Peter Stuart, Courtney Kelly, Kurt Biesemans, Nils Scharff, Jen Schmidt, Michael Ellenberger, Adam Glueck, Markus Zinkl, Sam Winebaum, Sally Reiley, Ben David, Marcel Krebs, Nico Wagner

The 14 RoadTrailRun Contributors participating in our survey have accumulated thousands of kilometers and miles, set PR's at distances from 5K to the marathon, each reviewing dozens of road running shoes in 2025.

In their article they share their top 2025 picks in many categories from no frills daily trainers to plated and unplated max cushion trainers, easy recovery run shoes, short and long distance racing shoes as well as their overall Road Shoe of the Year, Shoe Brand of the Year and their Good and Not-So-Good Run Shoe Surprises.

Stellar Equipment Ultralight Shell Jacket 2.0 and Softshell Pants 2.0 Reviews

Article by Dominique Winebaum

Stellar Equipment™, Ultralight Shell Jacket 2.0 ($349) and Softshell Pants 2.0 ($169) 

Nike Vomero Premium Reseña 4 Comparativa (Spanish)

Artículo de Beto Hughes

Nike Vomero Premium ($230USD)

Testbericht: Mount to Coast H1 - 5 Vergleiche (German)

Artikel von Nico Wagner & Nils Scharff

Mount to Coast H1 (€170,00)

RECAP: INTERNATIONAL RUNNING EXPO 2025 – A DEEP DIVE INTO THE RUNNING INDUSTRY

Article by Kurt Biesemans

Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX Review: Light and Stable, These Merrell’s Are Daydream-Ready

Article by Dana Jennings 

Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX

Editor’s Note: We welcome Dana Jennings to the RoadTrailRun test team. Dana is an avid hiker who lives in Park City, Utah, He recently retired as a writer and editor at the New York Times.

Dana: Easing into a new pair of hiking shoes is like stepping onto a new trail. Each one of these moments tingles with a sense of anticipation: Is this a sturdy new friendship, or just a one-hike dalliance?

My latest novel adventure arrived with Merrell’s Moab Speed 2 GTX – a lightweight hiker suited to moderate trails – that I wore straight out of the box. 

RoadTrailRide: Wahoo Kickr Core 2 Smart Trainer Review

Article by Markus Zinkl

Wahoo Kickr Core 2 - Smart Trainer ($550 / 550 €)

RoadTrailRide: Testbericht Wahoo Kickr Core 2 Smart Trainer (German)

Artikel von Markus Zinkl

Wahoo Kickr Core 2 - Smart Trainer (549,99 €)

22 Gift Ideas for Runners and Adventurers: Packs, Belts, Poles, Lighting, Hydration, Recovery/Rehab, Nutrition and Books!

 Article by Sam and Dominque Winebaum, Nico Wagner, Sally Reiley, Courtney Kelly, and John Tribbia

14 Gift Ideas for Runners and Adventurers: Sunglasses, GPS Watches, Music, Sensing

Article by Jeff Valliere, Ingrid Zasa, Jeremy Marie, Michael Ellenberger, Matt Kolat and Sam Winebaum

Coros Pace 4 Multi Tester Review: The Goldilocks Running Watch? Top Performance, Low Price! 4 Comparisons

By Michael Ellenberger and Sam Winebaum

Coros Pace 4 ($249 / €269)

Leki SkySolo and SkyTerra FX Carbon Trekking and Running Poles Reviews

 Article by Sam and Dominique Winebaum

Leki SkySolo / SkyTerra FX Carbon Trekking and Running Poles ($200/$220)

BowFlex Max Total 16 Elliptical / Stair Stepper Hybrid Review

Article by John Tribbia

Bowflex Max Total 16 ($2,199)

John: The Bowflex Max Total 16, a hybrid machine that combines the movements of an elliptical and a stair stepper, immediately caught my eye as a great tool for maintaining and building running fitness while I rehab an injury.

Moonlight Mountain Gear Noctia Headlamp Review

Article by John Tribbia

Moonlight Noctia Headlamp ($119)

Soar Running Reviews Race Vest 2.0, Race Base, Marathon Shorts, Thermal Top and Rainout Shell

Article by Nils Scharff and Marcel Krebs

SOAR Race Vest 2.0 (130€)

Under Armour UA x Speedland Infinite Mega: The Ultimate in Run Comfort ? 3 Comparisons

 Article by Jennifer Schmidt, John Tribbia and Courtney Kelly

Under Armour UA x Speedland Infinite Mega ($250)

RoadTrailRide: Garmin Edge 1050 Bike Computer and Varia UT800 Smart Headlight Reviews

 

Garmin Edge 1050 ($699.99) and Varia UT800 Smart Headlight ($99.99)

37 Gift Ideas for Runners and Adventurers : Apparel, Socks, and Hats

Article by Sam Winebaum, Marcel Krebs, Courtney Kelly, Sally Reiley, John Tribbia, Jeff Valliere, Nils Schraff, Matt Kolat, Sam Winebaum

The team has run and hiked thousands of miles and kilometers of roads and trail in 2025, testing all kinds of apparel, socks and hats and has come together to bring you 36 Apparel, Socks, Hats and Gloves 2025 Holiday Gift Ideas from brands such as Ciele Athletics, Patagonia, Tracksmith,Soar, Chance, Stio, Skida, Compressport, Castelli, Montbell Flip Mitts and more!

Xpolar X2 Knee Sports Recovery Device Review: Cold, Heat, Contrast, and Compression therapies all in one device

Article by John Tribbia

Xpolar X2 Sports Recovery Device (now $299.00 USD Regular price $369.00 USDSave $70.00)

Polartec AirCore Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 Cycling and Running Jacket Review

Article by John Tribbia

 Polartec AirCore Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 Jacket ($320)