Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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. 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 Multi Tester Review: 8 Comparisons

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


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. 

Sunday, November 16, 2025

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

Saturday, November 15, 2025

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 shoesshort and long distance racing shoes as well as their overall Road Shoe of the YearShoe Brand of the Year and their Good and Not-So-Good Run Shoe Surprises.

Friday, November 14, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025

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 €)