Tag: Review

HOKA Rocket X Trail If you’re unclear on what specific objective this shoe is designed to conquer, turn it upside down: there you’ll find cougar tracks and hoofprints, homages to the Western States 100 course that simult...

It’s not too much of an exaggeration to say that the successful completion of a 100-mile event is dependent almost as much on your gear as it is on your training. Lacking key resources at critical times can easily impact...

Spring running has arrived and so have new running shoes. With everything from updates, to classic models and exciting new brands, we’ve put some miles on both road and trail shoes that are sure to boost your training du...

When it comes to pacing and crewing a runner during an ultramarathon, the hours are long and the elements can be extreme. It’s important to know which pieces of gear will be needed when getting your runner through the ni...

Building up training mileage and preparing for races means getting the right hydration system dialed in. We’ve tested an assortment of hydration vests and liquid nutrition products to help you gear up for the race season...

Salomon Genesis MSRP: $150 9.4 oz M 8.5 oz W Heel/forefoot heights: 34/26 mm Best for versatility: of use from short fas...

One of the most rewarding roles in our sport is serving as a crew member or pacer for someone pursuing the massive goal of running an ultramarathon. Working in such a capacity has some great advantages. Crew members get...

Nike Ultrafly Trail —Best New Model MSRP: $250 Weight (oz): 10.5 men’s / 8.8 women’s Heel/forefoot midsole heights (mm): 38/30 Best for: Fast training days, chasing FKTs, 50M to...

Spring has sprung and long summer training days are right around the corner. To help you stay hydrated and on top of your game, we've put a variety of hydration vests to the test, whether you're looking for a s...

HOKA Challenger 7 The newest iteration in this series drops the “ATR” from its name but retains its all-terrain functionality. It also drops about a half ounce of weight from the prev...

One of the trickiest challenges in becoming a dedicated ultrarunner is finding gear that you can depend on and also works well. If you find yourself spending too much time fussing with gear tha...

When it comes to lighting, sometimes you need to go big while other times it makes more sense to stay small. Larger lamps are great for the dead of night and longer efforts, while smaller ligh...

Saucony Endorphin Edge MSRP: $2009.0 oz M; 7.3 oz WHeel/forefoot heights: 36/30 mmBest for tempo or speed training on trails, race distances up to 100M If you...

The ability to equip yourself for one or two nights on the trail opens up enormous possibilities for adventures, such as massive loops or epic point-to point journeys that aren’t possible if you need to re...

Good summer apparel isn’t simply just lightweight. Fabrics need performance elements to keep you comfortable in high heat and extreme humidity. Luckily, we’ve tested a number of options to keep you cool for long miles un...

You don’t always need a huge pack to go a long way. Our spring batch of hydration vests are minimalist enough to use as race day options on courses with aid station support. They also have sufficient fluid and storage...

HOKA Tecton X                             Top Pick - Best New Model MSRP: $200 Weight (oz): 8.5 men’s / 6.9 women’s Heel/forefoot heights (mm): 33/29 men’s, 31/27 women’s Best for: High-volume training on mild to mod...