Running gear reviews
Running shoes, watches and gear, analyzed by RunMorph: independent lab measurements, cross-checked field reviews and a clear verdict for each.
Garmin fenix E: an AMOLED fenix for €369, but without dual-frequency GPS
Garmin fenix E review: AMOLED, topo maps, 76 g and 42 h of GPS, but no dual-frequency. €369 instead of €800 at launch. Verdict 7,5/10.
Puma MagMax Nitro 2: 10,5 mm Measured Drop for 8 Claimed, the Unfiltered Review
Puma MagMax Nitro 2 review: 269 g measured, 45,5 mm heel stack, real drop 10,5 mm, €190. A stable max-cushion shoe for easy runs, not tempo. Score 8,3/10.
Rossignol Motion Vest 10L review: 140 g and 2 flasks, the full trail vest test
Rossignol Motion Vest 10L review: 140 g, two 500 ml flasks, 145 €. Sliding flasks and a weak chest hook, say 3 testers. RunMorph verdict 6,0/10.
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro review: titanium, dual-band GPS and 25 h measured for €449.90, but the software lags behind
Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro review: titanium, 3000-nit AMOLED, dual-band GPS and 25 h of measured GPS for €449.90. Weak software. RunMorph verdict 7.5/10.
Nike Pegasus Premium: 308 g, 11,8 mm Measured Drop, the Complete Review
Nike Pegasus Premium review: 308 g measured, 42,8 mm heel stack, full-length Air Zoom, €210. A long-run shoe, not an interval shoe. Verdict 8,3/10.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: 5,000-nit AMOLED screen and dual-frequency GPS for €749, but battery life and mapping lag behind for trail running
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: 5,000-nit screen, dual-frequency GPS and 800 mAh for €749. RunMorph verdict 6.3/10, who it's for and what it's good for.
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 Review: 261 g and a Forked Plate Close New Balance's Real Catalog Gap
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3: 261 g, 6 mm drop, Energy Arc carbon plate. Narrow fit, steep price. RunMorph verdict: 7.4/10.
OMM TrailFire: 125 g and a Modular System, the Ultralight English Vest (Full Review)
OMM TrailFire: 125 g, 4 pockets and an optional Compressor Pod. RunMorph verdict: 6,8/10, between skyrace speed and a budget that climbs fast.
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Evo: €500, the unfiltered review
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Evo: 254 to 266 g measured, double EnergyRim with no plate, €500. Stability splits testers, RunMorph verdict 6.8/10.
226ERS High Energy Gel Coffee: the full RunMorph review
226ERS High Energy Gel Coffee: 50g carbs and 80mg caffeine in one pouch, 3.50 EUR a unit, built for race day. RunMorph verdict: 7.5/10.
Montane Minimus Lite Jacket: the full RunMorph review
Montane Minimus Lite Jacket: 215 g, 20,000 mm waterproofing, £150 to £180, the same Pertex Shield base as the Bonatti Trail. RunMorph verdict: 7.5/10.
Black Diamond Deploy 325: 38 Grams Measured for a Minimalist Urban Running Headlamp
Black Diamond Deploy 325 review: 48 g claimed, 38 to 40 g measured on the scale. The full test of a minimalist headlamp for evening city runs.