Reviews
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Brooks Infiniti
Lightweight, breathable and the protective MP3 player pocket is a great touch
Genesis Equilibrium 00
Style in abundance and an iconic steel frame bode well for the Equilibrium. But will we be left feeling fore at the Sora?
Quintana Roo – Kilo Carbon
They’re the original tri bike brand, but can the Kilo Carbon live up to QR's high standards?
Pearl Izumi Tri Fly IV Carbon
Light, stiff, fast, comfy and transition-friendly. What more could you want?
Planet X Exocet 2
The original Exocet was a true master of the tri bike world. Can the Exocet 2 meet the standards set by its elder brother?
Motorola Motoactv
At last, a true contender to Garmin’s crown. Exercise monitor, GPS watch and music player in one – and it’s all intuitive and easy to follow. If you were at the recent Virgin London Marathon Expo, you’re probably aware of the immense feature list – Motorola’s stand nearly matched Adidas’ in grandiose terms. If not, […]
New Balance MT573GTB
Coming in as the second cheapest shoe on test, the New Balance opens its account well by tipping the scalesat an impressively light 347g. Along with its Gore-Tex outer, this puts it in the same lightweight ballpark as the far more expensive shoes from Inov-8 and Salomon. Unfortunately, that’s where the similarity ends and, on […]
Adidas Kanadia 4 TR
At exactly half the price of the most expensive shoes and £20 less than its nearest competitor, the Kanadias are firmly in the bargain basement. For weight, though, less being less is a good thing and they weigh in at a test-winning 342g. On towpath and hardpack trails, they feel light, flexible, fast and in […]
Mizuno Wave Cabrakan 3
At 396g, the Mizuno is one of the heavyweights on test and, as well as the weight, the whole feel of the shoe is on the bulky and clumpy side. This is confirmed when you start running – although perfectly comfortable, they’re unresponsive and inflexible. There’s no sense of connectivity with the trail, and the […]
Brooks Cascadia 6
Slipping on the 379g Cascadias, they instantly feel comfortable. Setting off down the road, they’re light, responsive and encourage you to run with good technique. There’s enough cushioning to satisfy runners coming from a road background and to take the sting out of hard surfaces, but not an excessive amount. They’re spot on for non-technical […]
Salomon Speedcross 3 CS
With a slightly bulky appearance, the 347g weight is quite a surprise and certainly impressive for a shoe that’s designed with winter trail conditions in mind. They perform well on non-technical terrain but you can feel a bit of squirm from the lugged sole on the road. The ultra-aggressive outsole shines once off the tarmac, […]
North Face Single Track
Weighing 356g and offering a low-slung fit and feel is a good start for a trail shoe, and right from the first couple of strides the Single Tracks feel stable and responsive. They don’t feel at all out of place on the road, and on non-technical and hardpack trails they don’t miss a beat. They’re […]
Inov-8 Roclite 312GTX
The ‘312’ refers to the weight of a UK size 8 and, although our UK 10 weighs 348g, that’s still light for a trail shoe. From a company that specialises in off-road shoes, the Roclites have a more off-roader feel and look than the other contenders. Despite employing Inov-8’s highest level of cushioning, the shoe […]
