Running gear reviews

Altra 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.

Puma 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.

Nike 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 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.

Adidas 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.

Rossignol 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.

Scott 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.

On 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.

Raidlight 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'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.

On 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.

Saucony 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.

Nike 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.

Brooks 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.

On 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.

Asics 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.

Adidas 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.

Brooks 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.

Adidas 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.

Salomon 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.

Mizuno 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.

Puma 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.

Kiprun 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.

Brooks 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.

Adidas 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.

Kiprun 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.

Adidas 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.

Salomon 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.

Brooks 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.

Asics 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-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.

Nike 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.

Puma 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.

Mizuno 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.

Hoka 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.

Brooks 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 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.

Altra 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.

Asics 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.

Nike 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.

Nike 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.

Nike 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?

NNormal 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.

Asics 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.

Nike 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.

Teva 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.

Karhu 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.

Dynafit 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.

Salomon 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 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.

Brooks 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.

Nike 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.

Hoka 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.

Norda 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.

adidas 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.

Craft 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.

Salomon 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.

Altra 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.

Diadora 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.

Scarpa 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.

Adidas 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?

Hoka 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 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.

Adidas 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.

VJ 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.

Norda 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.

Kiprun 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.

Saucony 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.

Mizuno 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.

On 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 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 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.

Skechers GoRun Ride 12 Review: The Full RunMorph Test

275 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate

Skechers GoRun Ride 12: carbon plate, 275 g, 6 mm drop, around €140. A lively daily trainer with a narrow fit. RunMorph verdict: 8/10.

Hoka Rincon 5 Review: The Cheapest Hoka, but Is That Enough?

275 g · drop 8 mm

Hoka Rincon 5: 275 g, 8 mm drop, basic EVA foam, 125 USD/€135. The budget daily trainer got heavier. Our blunt verdict on its real limits.

Hoka Arahi 9 Review: H-Frame In, J-Frame Out, Same Midsole

284 g · drop 8 mm · stack 39 mm

Redesigned upper, H-Frame front and center: the Hoka Arahi 9 changes its pitch but keeps the Arahi 8's midsole. Our unfiltered RunMorph review.

New Balance SC Rebel v1 Review: Fixing the SC Elite v6's Flaw

218 g · drop 4 mm · carbon plate

Same Infinion foam, a far more stable platform than the SC Elite v6, but a narrow forefoot that won't suit every runner. Our full review.

Asics Hyper Speed 6 Review: Plateless Flat Finally Fixes Its Grip

220 g · drop 6 mm · stack 32 mm

Asics Hyper Speed 6: new ASICSGRIP rubber, 6 mm drop and more foam. An honest review, plus the real weak spot that remains: wet grip.

Kiprun Kipclimb Max Review: Kiprun's Most Aggressive Trail Shoe

315 g · drop 4 mm · stack 34 mm

Kiprun Kipclimb Max review: 315 g, 4 mm drop and 5 mm lugs for Kiprun's 4th trail line, built for the roughest mountain terrain. Full RunMorph review.

Asics Fuji Lite 7 Review: A Light, Agile Trail Shoe for 140 Euros

241 g · drop 4 mm · stack 32 mm

Asics Fuji Lite 7 review: a light, agile trail shoe at 140 euros with a tougher woven upper, but no rock plate. Here's who should buy it.

New Balance SC Elite v6 Review: NB's Fastest Racer, Not for All

190 g · drop 8 mm · carbon plate

Responsive Infinion foam, a narrow rear platform and an outsole that wears fast: our no-nonsense review of New Balance's new €275 racer.

Altra Olympus 7 Review: EGO MAX Foam Arrives at €199.99

325 g · drop 0 mm · stack 33 mm

Altra swaps its long-standing EVA for EGO MAX foam on its flagship max-cushion trail shoe. Lighter, livelier, and still zero drop. Our verdict.

Asics Blazeblast Review: An Accessible New Trail Line at €160

252 g · drop 8 mm · stack 43 mm

We tested the Asics Blazeblast, a new trail line with FF Blast Max, a Trampoline Pod, 252 g, an 8 mm drop and a €160 price. Verdict: 7.5/10.

Hoka Stinson 8 Review: Lighter Road-to-Trail Max-Cushion at €180

320 g · drop 5 mm · stack 44.3 mm

Hoka Stinson 8 review: max-cushion road-to-trail shoe, 44.3 mm of stack height, 320 g (lightest Stinson yet), €180. Verdict: 8/10.

Adidas Hyperboost Run Review: The Full RunMorph Test

247 g · drop 6 mm · stack 38 mm

Adidas Hyperboost Run: Hyperboost Pro foam, 6 mm drop, Continental inserts, €170. An accessible daily trainer that barely breathes. Verdict: 7.5/10.

Asics GT-2000 15 Review: The Test We Should Have Run First

252 g · drop 8 mm · stack 37 mm

Asics GT-2000 15: FF BLAST MAX, 8 mm drop, 252 g. Asics stability gains comfort two days after its predecessor we already reviewed. Blunt verdict: 8.5/10.

Asics MetaFuji Trail 2 Review: RunMorph's Full Verdict

255 g · drop 5 mm · carbon plate

Asics MetaFuji Trail 2: X-shaped carbon plate, 255 g, €250, tested by Tom Evans at UTMB. A redesign that locks in downhill stability. Verdict: 8.5/10.

Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2 Review: Built for Technical Ultras

272 g · drop 6 mm · stack 31 mm

Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2: optiFOAM², Matryx Micro, 272 g, €200. The elite version gets sharper for technical ultras. Our trail verdict: 8.5/10.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 Review: Protection Before Speed

274 g · drop 6 mm · stack 40.5 mm

New Balance 880v15 review: 274 g, 6 mm drop, 40.5 mm of Fresh Foam X. A stable, protective max-cushion daily trainer for €160. Our verdict: 8/10.

Saucony Endorphin Azura Review: Plateless Speed at 240 g

240 g · drop 8 mm · stack 40 mm

Saucony Endorphin Azura review: PWRRUN, SpeedRoll and 240 g without a carbon plate for 160 euros. Speed 5 comparison, RunMorph verdict and who it suits.

Nike Streakfly 2 Review: A Featherweight Carbon Racer for 5K-10K

122 g · drop 4 mm · carbon plate

Nike Streakfly 2 review: ZoomX, a carbon Flyplate and 122 g built to rule the 5K-10K. Our 8.5/10 verdict, comparison and matching training plan.

Asics GT-2000 13 Review: The Comfort-First Stability Shoe

270 g · drop 8 mm · stack 32 mm

Asics GT-2000 13 review: full-length FF BLAST PLUS, heel PureGEL and the 3D Guidance System make it Asics' most comfortable stability shoe. 8/10.

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Review: Firmer Helion Foam, Honest Hybrid

287 g · drop 8 mm · stack 34 mm

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2: 287 g, 8 mm drop, firmer Helion foam and Mission Grip for road-to-trail hybrid running. Limited grip. Verdict 7.5/10.

NNormal Kjerag 2 Review: Jornet's Precision Shoe Adds Cushioning

225 g · drop 6 mm · stack 26 mm

NNormal Kjerag 2: 225 g, EExpure TPE foam and a Kilian Jornet-designed Matryx upper for precise technical trails at €190. RunMorph verdict: 8/10.

Salomon Genesis 2 Review: The Versatile Trail Shoe Gets Livelier

281 g · drop 8 mm · stack 33.5 mm

Salomon Genesis 2 preview ahead of its August 1, 2026 launch: optiFOAM, integrated activeCHASSIS, 281 g, 8 mm drop, €150. Early RunMorph score: 8/10.

Norda 001A Review: The Near-Indestructible Dyneema Trail Shoe

268 g · drop 5 mm · stack 26 mm

Norda 001A review: a near-indestructible Dyneema trail shoe, 268 g, 5 mm drop. RunMorph verdict 8/10, who it suits and how it stacks up against the Tomir 2.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 Review: Pure PEBA DNA GOLD at 198 g

198 g · drop 7 mm · carbon plate

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 review: pure PEBA DNA GOLD, reworked SpeedVault+ plate, 198 g and a 7 mm drop. Out since July 31 at €275. Our verdict: 8.5/10.

On Cloudboom Strike 2 Review: Helion HF, Curved Speedboard, 191 g

191 g · drop 5 mm

Five days before launch, meet the On Cloudboom Strike 2: Helion HF 15% lighter, a curved carbon Speedboard and 191 g for €250 on July 30.

Puma Deviate NITRO 4 Review: An Affordable Carbon Tempo Shoe

242 g · drop 8 mm · carbon plate

Puma Deviate NITRO 4 review: PEBA plus nitrogen-infused foam and a carbon PWRPLATE for €170. Our verdict on this affordable plated tempo shoe: 8.5/10.

Nike ACG Zegama Trail Review: ZoomX and Megagrip for Ultras

338 g · drop 4 mm · stack 38 mm

Nike ACG Zegama Trail review: 38 mm of ZoomX foam, Vibram Megagrip and a wider forefoot for ultras. 338 g, 4 mm drop, €169.99. Verdict: 8/10.

Mount to Coast H1 Review: Bio-Based Road-to-Trail Built to Last

242 g · drop 6 mm · stack 35 mm

Mount to Coast H1 review: bio-based CircleCELL foam, 242 g and TUNEDFIT lacing to flow from asphalt to trail without stopping. Verdict 8/10, €170.

Brooks Ghost AMP Review: DNA Hype Makes the Ghost a Lively Daily

249 g · drop 6 mm · stack 33 mm

Brooks Ghost AMP review: DNA Hype PEBA/EVA foam, Spring Ramp, 6 mm drop, 249 g. The Ghost reborn as a lively neutral road daily trainer for ~€150. 8.5/10.

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro Review: XFlow Speed Meets FriXion White

265 g · drop 6 mm · stack 34 mm

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro review: XFlow Speed TPEE, FriXion White and 267 g for premium trail racing at €200. 6 mm drop, 34/28 mm stack. Verdict 8.5/10.

Saucony Hurricane 26 Review: IncrediLUX Meets Premium Stability

265 g · drop 6 mm · stack 41 mm

Saucony Hurricane 26 review: IncrediLUX ATPU and PowerRun Frame, 6 mm drop, 265 g. A road stability daily trainer for overpronators, ~€170. Score 8.5/10.

Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak Review: Carbon Skyrunning Racer

305 g · drop 6 mm · carbon plate

Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak review: dual-density FloatPro PEBA, FlexPlate carbon and Vibram Megagrip Elite for 40-80 km skyrunning. Verdict 8.5/10.

The North Face Offtrail Ultra Review: 264 g with Built-In Gaiter

264 g · drop 6 mm · stack 29 mm

We tested the Offtrail Ultra: 264 g, built-in SCREEGUARD gaiter, dual-density DREAMBOUND foam and SURFACE CTRL G2 for 40-100 km mountain ultras. Verdict: 8/10.

Brooks Ghost Max 4 Review: The Full RunMorph Breakdown

292 g · drop 6 mm · stack 40 mm

The Brooks Ghost Max 4 lands in France on July 3, 2026. Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3, GlideRoll Rocker and 292 g: Brooks' max-cushion daily trainer at €160.

Brooks Cascadia 20 Review: The Full RunMorph Breakdown

306 g · drop 6 mm · stack 38 mm

Vibram Megagrip lands on the standard Brooks Cascadia 20 for the first time. DNA Flash v2, 306 g, €160: Brooks's trail shoe at its peak.

Hoka Zinal 3 Review: A 253 g Supercritical Foam Racer for €160

253 g · drop 5 mm · stack 31.8 mm

Hoka Zinal 3 review: supercritical SCF foam, 253 g and a 5 mm drop in a light €160 trail racer. Verdict 8.5/10: the snappiest in the lineup.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Review: GuideRails Stability for €128

262 g · drop 12 mm · stack 36 mm

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 review: BioMoGo DNA, GuideRails and a 12 mm drop for €128. Brooks' road stability benchmark for 10 km to marathon. Verdict 8.5/10.

Salomon Genesis Review: Matryx Upper and Contagrip MA for €150

269 g · drop 8 mm · stack 33 mm

Salomon Genesis review: Matryx upper, EnergyFOAM and Contagrip MA for €150. The all-around Salomon trail shoe for 20-60 km on mixed terrain. Verdict 8/10.

Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide 2 Review: The Full RunMorph Test

drop 6 mm · stack 41 mm

Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide 2: optiFOAM+ PEBA, a Matryx upper and 41 mm of stack height. Salomon's ultra-trail shoe for long races. Verdict 9/10.

adidas Terrex Agravic TT Review: Betting on Continental Grip

290 g · drop 8 mm · stack 39 mm

The adidas Terrex Agravic TT pairs 4.5 mm Continental lugs with Lightstrike Pro: a reliable 20-60 km technical trail shoe, solid rock grip, real liveliness.

Saucony Paramount Max Review: IncrediRUN Max Cushion, 43 mm Stack

302 g · drop 6 mm · stack 43 mm

The Saucony Paramount Max brings full-length IncrediRUN super shoe foam to a €200 daily trainer: 43 mm stack height, 302 g. Verdict: 8.5/10.

Saucony Triumph 24 Review: The Complete RunMorph Test

250 g · drop 10 mm · stack 43 mm

Triumph 24: IncrediLUX A-TPU, 43 mm stack height, 33 g lighter than the Triumph 23, €190. The benchmark max-cushion daily trainer from Saucony. 8.5/10.

Merrell Morphlite Review: Light Door-to-Trail Shoe With FloatPro

225 g · drop 6.5 mm · stack 26.5 mm

Merrell Morphlite: a 225 g door-to-trail shoe with a 6.5 mm drop, FloatPro foam and a hybrid outsole from 110 euros. Road and smooth trails. Verdict 7.5/10.

Best Interval Running Shoes 2026 Compared (€100-200)

The 5 best running shoes for intervals in 2026, from €98 to €180: Adidas EVO SL, Nike Zoom Fly 6, Puma Deviate Nitro 4 and more, with our coach's verdict.

Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Review: A Calmer, More Stable Daily Trainer

245 g · drop 6 mm · stack 40.5 mm

Mizuno Neo Zen 2 review: 245 g, a 6 mm drop and full-length Enerzy NXT make a stable, versatile daily trainer built for comfort. Verdict: 8/10.

Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 Review: Premium Stability for High Mileage

320 g · drop 8 mm · stack 41 mm

Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 review: 320 g, 41/33 stack height and a Wave plate for premium stability. Who is it for? Verdict 7.5/10.

Asics Gel-Kayano 33 Review: FluidSupport and Dual FF Blast Foam

298 g · drop 8 mm · stack 39 mm

Asics Gel-Kayano 33: 298 g, 8 mm drop, FF Blast Max and FluidSupport for soft stability. Which runner should spend 200 euros on it? Verdict 7/10.

On Cloudsurfer 2 Review: Firmer, More Stable Daily Trainer

260 g · drop 9 mm · stack 32 mm

On Cloudsurfer 2 review: CloudTec Phase, 9 mm drop, 260 g. On's road daily trainer gets firmer and more stable. Who it suits, rivals, 8/10 verdict.