Running gear reviews
Running shoes, watches and gear, analyzed by RunMorph: independent lab measurements, cross-checked field reviews and a clear verdict for each.
193 reviews
AltraAltra Torin 9: 54.7% energy return, the unfiltered review
269 g · drop 0 mm · stack 28 mm
Altra Torin 9: measured zero drop (0.3 mm), 264 g, Vibram outsole, €160. Stable and grippy, but only 54.7% energy return. Verdict 8,1/10.
PumaPuma MagMax Nitro 2: 10,5 mm Measured Drop for 8 Claimed, the Unfiltered Review
275 g · drop 8 mm · stack 46 mm
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.
NikeNike Pegasus Premium: 308 g, 11,8 mm Measured Drop, the Complete Review
308 g · drop 10 mm · stack 45 mm
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.
New BalanceNew Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 Review: 261 g and a Forked Plate Close New Balance's Real Catalog Gap
261 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3: 261 g, 6 mm drop, Energy Arc carbon plate. Narrow fit, steep price. RunMorph verdict: 7.4/10.
AdidasAdidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Evo: €500, the unfiltered review
250 g · drop 6 mm · stack 39 mm
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.
RossignolRossignol Vezor: the full RunMorph review
282 g · drop 6 mm · stack 30 mm
Rossignol Vezor: 282 g, 6 mm drop, responsive on dry terrain but grip that splits reviewers on mud. Narrow fit, 180 euros. RunMorph score 7.1/10.
ScottScott Kinabalu Trail Review: Claimed 8 mm Drop, Measured at 6
250 g · drop 8 mm · stack 37 mm
Scott Kinabalu Trail: 250 g, an 8 mm drop on paper but 6 mm in field tests, and weak grip in the rain. €150, verdict 7.3/10.
OnOn Cloudmonster 3 Hyper: The Complete Review
274 g · drop 6 mm · stack 39.5 mm
On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper: 230 €, plateless Helion HF, drop measured at 8 mm by a lab versus 6 mm claimed. RunMorph verdict 7.3/10, who it's really for.
RaidlightRaidlight Ultra Max: 295g Measured Against 280g Advertised, the Unfiltered Review
280 g · drop 6 mm · stack 30 mm
Raidlight Ultra Max: 295g measured vs 280g advertised, 6mm drop, ~150€. Good up to 90km, not built for a 100-miler. Verdict: 6.8/10.
Arc'teryxArc'teryx Norvan LD 4: measured stack height swings from 25 to 31 mm depending on the source, the unfiltered test
270 g · drop 6 mm · stack 29 mm
Our test of the Arc'teryx Norvan LD 4 (€170, 6mm drop, ~275g): top-tier grip and stability, fit and breathability lag behind. Verdict: 8.2/10.
OnOn Cloudsurfer 3 Review: More Cushioning, More Weight
285 g · drop 8 mm · stack 45 mm
On Cloudsurfer 3: Surreal foam, 285 g, 8 mm drop, 170 €. More comfort and stability on the road, but 24 g heavier. RunMorph verdict: 7.5/10.
SauconySaucony Endorphin Speed 6: +2 mm of Foam, +10 Dollars, the Unfiltered Review
232 g · drop 8 mm · stack 38 mm
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 swaps PWRRUN PB for a firmer PBX foam and climbs 10 dollars. Our unfiltered review: who it is for, and at what price.
NikeNike Zoom Fly 6: The Full Review
248 g · drop 8 mm · carbon plate
Nike Zoom Fly 6: FlyPlate carbon plate, ZoomX foam, €169,99. A tempo trainer that edges toward super shoe territory. RunMorph verdict: 8,8/10.
BrooksBrooks Revel 9 Review: 8.9mm Measured Drop vs 8mm Claimed, the Beginner Daily That Got Stiffer
drop 8 mm
Brooks Revel 9 review: unchanged DNA Loft v2, 8.6-8.9mm measured drop (8mm claimed), 264g, €90-100. Stable and durable, but 35% stiffer. Verdict: 7.3/10.
OnOn Cloudflyer 5 Review: 329 g Measured vs 280 g Claimed
329 g · drop 7.9 mm · stack 33.2 mm
On Cloudflyer 5: 329 g measured vs 280 g claimed, real drop 7.9 mm instead of 10. Solid stability, muted responsiveness. Verdict: 7.8/10.
AsicsAsics Novablast 5: Wet-Ground Grip and Fit Divide the Tests, the RunMorph Verdict
243 g · drop 8 mm · stack 41.5 mm
Asics Novablast 5 review: 243-255 g depending on the source, 8 mm drop, 125-150 €. Wet-ground grip and fit are contested by the tests. Verdict: 7,9/10.
AdidasAdidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 Review: A Racing Flat Without a Carbon Plate
184 g · drop 7 mm · stack 30.6 mm
Full review of the Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11: 184 g measured, Lightstrike Pro, no carbon plate. Stability, heel rub, who it's really for.
BrooksBrooks Launch 11: the full RunMorph review
237 g · drop 8 mm · stack 33.5 mm
Brooks Launch 11 review: 120 euros, 237 g lab-measured, peppy DNA Flash v2 foam. Narrow fit, firm cushioning past 20 km. Our full, honest verdict.
AdidasAdidas Adizero Adios 9: the full RunMorph review
168 g · drop 7 mm · stack 28 mm
The Adizero Adios 9 bets everything on intervals and the 10K at 140 euros, no carbon plate. Lab data and a clear verdict, RunMorph's full review.
SalomonSalomon Aero Blaze 4 GRVL Review: Versatile Until the Mud Hits
223 g · drop 8 mm · stack 37 mm
Salomon Aero Blaze 4 GRVL: €140, 223 g, Quicklace Neo lacing. Limited grip on wet ground. RunMorph verdict: 7.6/10.
MizunoMizuno Neo Daichi X: Vibram Grip Makes Up for Lackluster Stability
290 g · drop 6 mm · stack 36 mm
Mizuno Neo Daichi X: technical trail shoe, 290 g, Vibram Megagrip, 150 € (119,90 € on sale). RunMorph verdict: 8,2/10.
PumaPuma Velocity NITRO 5 review: drop measured between 5.2 mm and 9.8 mm against 8 claimed, the unfiltered test
244 g · drop 8 mm · stack 34 mm
Puma Velocity NITRO 5: 238 g measured, drop measured between 5.2 and 9.8 mm against 8 claimed, record grip for 130 euros. RunMorph verdict: 8.9/10.
KiprunKiprun Cushion 500 review: €0.07 per kilometre, the unfiltered test
264 g · drop 8 mm · stack 37 mm
Full Kiprun Cushion 500 review: €69.99, €0.07 per km, MFOAM cushioning. Who it really suits, how to size it and where its pace ceiling sits.
BrooksBrooks Glycerin Flex: DNA Tuned loosened up by FlexZone, the max-cushion that gives your foot its stride back
258 g · drop 6 mm · stack 36 mm
Brooks Glycerin Flex review: DNA Tuned, FlexZone, 258 g, 6 mm drop. A flexible max-cushion daily trainer, no rocker. Who's it for? Verdict 7.5/10.
AdidasAdidas Terrex Agravic Speed 2: adidas's plateless trail racer (full review)
220 g · drop 8 mm · stack 34 mm
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed 2: 220 g, Lightstrike Pro, Continental outsole, €160. The plateless trail racer for short races. Verdict: 8.3/10.
KiprunKiprun Kipstorm Tempo review: the full RunMorph test
225 g · drop 8 mm · stack 45 mm
Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo: 225 g, 8 mm drop, no carbon plate, €139.99. Lively from 4'15 to 3'00/km, but no daily trainer. RunMorph verdict: 7.8/10.
AdidasAdidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 Review: Lighter, Steadier, Less Bite
180 g · drop 4 mm · carbon plate
Updated Adidas Adios Pro 5 review: 170 g and a safer heel, but a real 7.3 mm drop, lower energy return and a forefoot that wears fast.
SalomonSalomon XA Pro 3D V9 review: the full test
346 g · drop 12.5 mm
Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 review: 346 g measured, real 12.5 mm drop, 3D chassis. The trail tank for fast hiking and easy paths. Verdict 7.2/10.
BrooksBrooks Adrenaline GTS 25 review: 295 g and proud of it, a drop that finally tells the truth
283 g · drop 10 mm
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 review: 295 g measured, real drop of 10.2 mm, GuideRails and a 27% softer foam. Stability dissected. Verdict 8.6/10.
AsicsAsics Megablast review: record cushioning measured in the lab, 218 g with no plate, the unfiltered test
224 g · drop 8 mm · stack 45 mm
Asics Megablast: 218 g, plateless FF Turbo² foam and record cushioning measured by an independent lab. The most complete super trainer. Verdict 9.5/10.
Inov-8Inov-8 TrailFly Pro: 272 g in EU 45.5, not the claimed 228 g, the unfiltered review
228 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
Inov-8 TrailFly Pro: 272 g in EU 45.5 (not the claimed 228 g), €170, Powerflow Elite TPEE foam, but limited stability and durability on rocks.
NikeNike Alphafly 4: announced September 17, really out October 29, the no-filter review
208 g · carbon plate
Nike Alphafly 4: limited drop on September 17, wide release pushed to October 29. Weight, ZoomX LT, 279.99 euro price, our analysis.
PumaPuma Deviate Pure Nitro: the full review
220 g · drop 8 mm · stack 38 mm
Puma claims 220 g for the Deviate Pure Nitro, yet an independent lab weighed just 202.6 g. RunMorph cross-checked 3 tests of this plateless trainer.
MizunoMizuno Neo Vista 3: the full review
263 g · drop 8 mm · stack 44.5 mm
Claimed stack 44.5 mm, measured up to 50 mm by independent testers: RunMorph cross-checked 3 reviews of the Mizuno Neo Vista 3, out June 20, 2026.
HokaHoka Tecton X 4: 270 g measured, two parallel carbon plates, the full review before UTMB
275 g · drop 5 mm · carbon plate
Hoka Tecton X 4 tested: 270 g measured vs 275 g claimed, ProFly X and dual carbon. RunMorph's verdict before UTMB, reviews and disagreements.
BrooksBrooks Hyperion Max 4: 6 mm claimed, 9.6 mm measured, the unfiltered review
286 g · drop 6 mm · stack 45 mm
Brooks claims a 6 mm drop on the Hyperion Max 4, but an independent lab measures 9.6 mm. RunMorph breaks down the gap and delivers its full verdict.
La SportivaLa Sportiva Akasha II: 10 mm claimed, 6 mm measured, the unfiltered review
310 g · drop 10 mm · stack 31 mm
La Sportiva claims a 10 mm drop for the Akasha II, but two tests measure 6 mm and 321 g, not 310 g. RunMorph breaks down what that gap means for ultra-trail.
AltraAltra Vanish Carbon 3: 220 g claimed, 232 g measured, the most stable super shoe RunMorph has tested
220 g · drop 4 mm · carbon plate
Altra Vanish Carbon 3 tested: 220 g claimed vs 232 to 244 g measured, split plate and FAST RCE foam. Unmatched stability, cross-checked by RunMorph.
AsicsAsics Metaspeed Sky Paris review: 6.5 mm real drop vs 5 mm claimed, the unfiltered test
181 g · drop 5 mm · carbon plate
Asics claims a 5 mm drop on the Sky Paris; independent measurement shows 6.5 mm. RunMorph tests this 250 € carbon racer, promise vs reality.
NikeNike Vomero 18 review: 297 g on the scale vs 325 g claimed, the unfiltered test
325 g · drop 10 mm · stack 42.7 mm
Verdict 7.6/10: the Vomero 18 goes all in on dense ZoomX cushioning, 297 g and 42.7 mm of stack, but slips on wet concrete. Our data-driven review.
NikeNike Invincible 3 review: the full test
310 g · drop 9 mm · stack 40 mm
Nike Invincible 3: maximum ZoomX cushioning, 310 g, 9 mm drop, 190 €. Verdict 8.3/10. Who it suits, who should skip it: our full, detailed review.
NikeNike Pegasus 41: the full RunMorph review
297 g · drop 10 mm · stack 37 mm
Nike Pegasus 41: 297 g, 10 mm drop, ReactX and Zoom Air, €139.99. The iconic daily trainer, versatile and durable. Verdict 8.5/10. Who is it for?
NNormalNNormal Cadi: the full RunMorph review
270 g · drop 6 mm · stack 35 mm
NNormal Cadi: 270 g, 6 mm drop, Vibram Megagrip, €150. Maximum comfort for ultra-trail, but the grip gives out on greasy ground. Verdict 7.8/10.
AsicsAsics Sonicblast 2: 14 g lighter, still stiff on easy runs, the unfiltered review
242 g · drop 8 mm · stack 46 mm
Asics Sonicblast 2: 242 g, 8 mm drop, forked Astroplate, €190. Lighter than the V1 but still stiff on easy runs. RunMorph verdict: 8.2/10.
NikeNike Pegasus Plus 2: 270 g for a tempo trainer, the no-nonsense review
270 g · drop 10 mm · stack 38 mm
Nike Pegasus Plus 2: 270 g, all-new Air Zoom, $165-170. Best Nike fit we've tested, but too heavy for a true tempo trainer. Verdict 7.3/10.
TevaTeva Trailpeak review: the brand's first performance trail shoe, fully tested
235 g · drop 6 mm · stack 30.5 mm
Teva's first ultralight performance trail shoe costs 160 euros. The comfort wins praise, but grip and durability already split early testers.
KarhuKarhu Fusion 5.0: sold as a fast shoe, rated a daily trainer by independent testing
280 g · drop 6 mm · stack 33 mm
Karhu Fusion 5.0: 280 g, 6 mm drop, Fulcrum and AeroFoam Nova, 169.95 €. Sold as fast, tested as a daily trainer. RunMorph verdict: 7.3/10.
DynafitDynafit Ultra 100 V3: €180 on paper, €107 at the till, the unfiltered review
279 g · drop 6 mm · stack 30 mm
Dynafit finally fixes the narrow fit of its trail range with the Ultra 100 V3, and the €180 list price melts fast next to the €107 we found in France.
SalomonSalomon Aero Glide 4 review: 11.7 mm measured drop (not 8), no filter
250 g · drop 8 mm · stack 41 mm
Salomon Aero Glide 4: drop measured at 11.7 mm vs 8 claimed, 255 g, 72% energy return. RunMorph verdict 9.2/10: built for long runs and marathons.
New BalanceNew Balance Hierro v9: the full RunMorph review
310 g · drop 4 mm · stack 42 mm
New Balance Hierro v9: 310 g claimed, 304 to 309 g measured, 6 mm Vibram Megagrip, 4 mm drop. Top-tier grip, limited off-camber stability. 7.9/10.
BrooksBrooks Catamount 4 Review: The Full RunMorph Test
269 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
Brooks Catamount 4: 269 g claimed, 275 g measured (+6 g), SkyVault Pebax plate, weak grip on wet ground. RunMorph verdict: 7.8/10, €170.
NikeNike Structure 26: Nike's stability comeback, between ReactX comfort and a forefoot that splits testers after 400 km
320 g · drop 10 mm · stack 37 mm
Nike Structure 26 full review: the ReactX road stability shoe, between real comfort and forefoot durability that splits testers.
HokaHoka Rocket X Trail: 248 g measured vs 268 g claimed, the unfiltered review
268 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
Hoka Rocket X Trail tested: 248 g measured (20 g under the claim), A-TPU carbon plate, but 3 mm lugs and no Vibram. RunMorph verdict: 7.8/10.
NordaNorda 002 review: the near-indestructible Dyneema shoe that redefines technical trail
248 g · drop 4 mm · stack 19 mm
Norda 002: 248 g, near-indestructible Dyneema upper, 4 mm drop, Vibram Megagrip outsole. A technical shoe at €280. RunMorph verdict: 8.4/10.
Adidasadidas UltraBOOST 5X review: 263 g, Light BOOST foam and a 10 mm drop, a comfy daily trainer that lacks pop at speed
263 g · drop 10 mm · stack 39 mm
adidas UltraBOOST 5X: 263 g, 10 mm drop, Light BOOST foam. Comfort and durability deliver, but it lacks pop at faster paces. Verdict 8/10.
CraftCraft Kype Pro Review: The Split-Heel Carbon Racing Shoe
200 g · drop 8 mm · carbon plate
The Craft Kype Pro pairs a split-heel ARRIS carbon plate with Xx Foam Pebax for €320. Top-tier comfort and responsiveness, but the price stings: 7.6/10.
SalomonSalomon S/Lab Pulsar 4 Review: More Cushion, Less Pop
250 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4: 250 g, 6 mm drop, €220. More cushioning but disappointing energy return in the lab. Stable, not an explosive racer. Verdict: 7.8/10.
AltraAltra Timp 5 Review: Zero Drop, Vibram Megagrip and 269 g
269 g · drop 0 mm · stack 28.7 mm
The Altra Timp 5 pairs zero drop and Vibram Megagrip at 269 g, with firm cushioning and modest energy return. RunMorph scores it 8.2/10 vs the Speedgoat 7.
DiadoraDiadora Gara Carbon 3 Review: Stable Italian Super Shoe
198 g · drop 5 mm · carbon plate
Diadora Gara Carbon 3: Leva Carbon plate, Anima PBX foam and a divisive narrow fit. 198 to 205 g, 5 mm drop, €290. RunMorph verdict: 7.7/10.
ScarpaScarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra HT Review: Alpine Precision
300 g · drop 4 mm · stack 24.5 mm
Scarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra HT: 300 g, 4 mm drop, 24.5 mm stack, PRESA TRN-01 outsole. Rated 7.5/10. Superb lockdown, but comfort falls short on ultras.
AdidasAdidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Review: The Full RunMorph Test
211 g · drop 6.5 mm · carbon plate
At 211 g with a 6.5 mm drop and Lightstrike Pro foam, the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 scores 8.2/10. Is it still a bargain next to the Pro 4?
HokaHoka Rocket X 3 Review: A Stable, Forgiving Carbon Racer
210 g · drop 7 mm · carbon plate
Hoka Rocket X 3: 227 g, 7 mm drop, winged carbon plate, dual-density PEBA foam. RunMorph verdict: 8.3/10, very stable, but pricey.
New BalanceNew Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 Review: Plush and Stable
306 g · drop 4 mm · stack 44 mm
The New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 packs 306 g, a 4 mm drop and denser Fresh Foam X. RunMorph gives it 8.4/10: maximum comfort, slightly narrow upper.
AdidasAdidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 Review: Record Energy Return
200 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 weighs 200 g, measures an 8.1 mm drop (6 claimed) and costs 250 euros. RunMorph: 9.3/10, record propulsion, narrow fit.
VJVJ FZN Tempo Review: Finnish Grip for Road and Trail Running
240 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm
The Finnish grip specialist lands in France with the VJ FZN Tempo: 240 g, 6 mm drop, rock plate, €179. A solid road-to-trail shoe, but hard to find. 7.5/10.
NordaNorda 055 Review: A Stable, Grippy All-Mountain Trail Shoe
240 g · drop 6 mm · stack 39 mm
Norda 055: an all-mountain trail shoe with a 240 g weight, 38-39 mm stack and Dyneema sock upper, out July 9, 2026 at €300. RunMorph score: 8.3/10.
KiprunKiprun Kipride Max Review: Max Cushioning for €149.99
271 g · drop 6 mm · stack 42 mm
Kiprun Kipride Max: 271 g, 42 mm stack, Softech+ foam, €149.99. The max-cushion daily trainer that shakes up Hoka and Nimbus. RunMorph verdict: 8/10.
SauconySaucony Kinvara 16 Review: Light, Fast and Built for Tempo
206 g · drop 4 mm
Saucony Kinvara 16: 206 g, 4 mm drop, responsive PWRRUN foam and a €130 price built to rule tempo runs. Narrow fit. RunMorph verdict: 8.5/10.
MizunoMizuno Neo Daichi 10 Review: Nitrogen Foam, Vibram Grip
277 g · drop 6 mm · stack 36 mm
Mizuno's lead trail model, the Neo Daichi 10, pairs nitrogen-infused Enerzy NXT foam with Vibram Megagrip: 277 g, 6 mm drop, €150. Verdict: 7.5/10.
OnOn Cloudmonster 3 Review: Max Cushioning, Finally Fixed Fit
286 g · drop 6 mm · stack 35 mm
On Cloudmonster 3: triple-layer Helion, 286 g, a fit that's finally fixed, from 200 euros in 2026. RunMorph gives this plush max-cushion daily trainer 8/10.
Topo AthleticTopo Athletic Specter 3 Review: A Plateless Super Trainer
218 g · drop 5 mm · stack 39 mm
Topo Athletic Specter 3: 218 g, 5 mm drop, all-new RevFoam, €194.95. The brand's first plateless super trainer. RunMorph verdict: 8.5/10.
Under ArmourUnder Armour Velociti Elite 3 Review: RunMorph's Full Verdict
221 g · drop 2 mm · carbon plate
Under Armour Velociti Elite 3: carbon plate, 2 mm drop, 232 g, about €250. An honest super shoe, but heavy and demanding. RunMorph verdict: 7.5/10.