Running gear reviews
Running shoes, watches and gear, analyzed by RunMorph: independent lab measurements, cross-checked field reviews and a clear verdict for each.
76 reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.