Gear, seen through a cultural lens.
Less about performance. More about what it says about the sport.
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Essential Gear
Kiprun Kipsummit Race: A Breathrough Mountain Running Shoe
Brooks Cascadia Elite Review: Performance Steps Into Taste
The Cascadia Elite proves that Brooks is trying to win the customer before they even try them on.
Kiprun Kipsummit Max Review: A Huge Shift at Kiprun
For years, Decathlon sat outside the core of trail running culture and the Kipsummit Max puts them squarely in it.
Nike Zegama 1s and Paris Ecotrail | used
I thought I was going to run the 2025 EcoTrail Paris 80k in the Norda 005s but last I switched to Nike Zegama 1.
Adidas Terrex Agravic TT: Performance Stops Hiding from Aesthetics
Trail running has always framed itself as separate and the Adidas Terrex Agravic TT supports it.
Kiprun Kipsummit Race Review: The Breakthrough Mountain Race Shoe
The Kipsummit Race feels like a turning point for Kiprun.
Arc’teryx Sylan 2 Review: A Pure Mountain Running Masterclass
It reads like a shoe where restraint and performance were pushed together as far as they could go.
Norda 001a Review: A Remarkable Trail Running Shoe
The Norda 001a does not split the difference between design and trail running performance.
Top Borderlands Trail Running Gear Episodes
Start here for top Borderlands Trail Running Gear Episodes.
Best Trail Running Gear (Right Now)
These are not the most popular products. They are the ones that reveal where trail running is actually going.
High Tones | Winter Running Highlights
The cold and snow are finally here for many parts of the running world. Winter running provides a whole new element to the kit,
Norda 005 | Shoes are Never Really Just Shoes
[Photo by Schleicher Hugo]. "Shoes are Never Really Just Shoes" or "Why I Fell in Love with Norda".
Mount to Coast H1 Review | a Stunning Fall Gravel Run in Jardin du Luxembourg
I tested the new Mount to Coast H1 on the gravel paths of Jardin du Luxembourg next to my apartment in Paris. We moved